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The Power of God Not the Safety of Man
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. (Romans 1:16 NKJV) The Safety Gospel Increasingly, the contemporary Evangelical gospel goes something like this: Because of sin, God sent His Son […]
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Laying Down the Law
Regarding the utility of the Law of Moses in the life of a believer in Christ: Before Jesus’ resurrection He said… Matthew 5:17 – “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.” After His resurrection He said… Luke 24: 44 […]
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The Evidence of Things Unseen
In the beginning a formless & void earth awaited light. And God said “let there be light” (Genesis 1:3). Then came visible substance. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was begotten (not created) in eternity past as “very God of very God” — one substance with the Father (Proverbs 8:22+; Psalm 2; Heb 1:5). Although […]
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Two Kingdoms, One Way
The United States Supreme Court is going to be deciding soon on the fate of abortion at the federal level. Nine justices appointed for life (ultimately by God — see Romans 13:1-8) are going to issue a ruling. Despite the fact that no one gets a say in this decision, it sure has brought the hornets […]
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Jesus, the Heavy Equipment Operator (Part II)
I believe a strong argument can be made that the very heart of Christ is His edict to love our enemies (Matthew 5:44) and turn the other cheek (Matt 5:39). The early church made this a qualification for membership. If you decided you still wanted to bear the sword, either in self-defense or as part […]
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Jesus, the Heavy Equipment Operator (Part I)
I am about to say some things that no one, including me, will like. Maybe I will leave a nasty comment afterward. No, that would be wrong. My wife and I have spent the last 6 months reading the gospels aloud every night. Both of us have read Matthew/Mark/Luke/John many times before, but this time […]
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We Become What Jesus Was to Become What He Is
Jesus Christ, the Firstborn among many children of God (Romans 8:29), came to show us The Way (John 14:6, John 15:20, Hebrews 12:2-3). Jesus Christ was begotten twice — once through man (Luke 2:7) and once through God (Psalm 2:7, Hebrews 1:5). So must we be (John 3:3-6, 1 Corinthians 15:53, 1 Peter 1:23). Jesus […]
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A Gospel Compendium
Matthew 5: 44 “…I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil […]
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An Abbreviated Gospel
Jesus, the Anointed King (Greek word: christos; Hebrew: mashiach), foretold throughout the ages (Genesis 49:10, Numbers 24:17-19, Psalm 2, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Daniel 2:24-45, Micah 5:2, Zechariah 9:9, Luke 1:30-33, Matthew 27:11, Mark 15:2, Luke 23:3, John 1:49), the only begotten Son of God (Psalm 2:7, John 3:16, Hebrews 5:5), chose to die for us, offering […]
The voice of one crying in the wilderness: “Make straight the way of the LORD” (John 1:23)