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By His Wounds, We Are Healed

Posted on April 22, 2019 by

Happy Easter everyone (or Resurrection Sunday if you prefer). I had hoped to publish this yesterday, but it wasn’t quite ready yet. Yesterday we went to our respective churches and celebrated that Jesus is no longer dead and in the … Continue reading →

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The Word: Prophecy and Fulfillment of Messiah’s Virgin Birth

Posted on December 19, 2016 by

Yesterday, my pastor preached on the necessity and miraculousness of Jesus’s virgin birth. Cribbing from my sermon notes I just wanted to share some relevant Bible passages with you. Isaiah 7:13-15 “Hear then, O house of David! Is it too … Continue reading →

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The Word: Galatians 2:15-21

Posted on November 30, 2016 by

We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order … Continue reading →

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The Word: Galatians 1:3-12

Posted on October 23, 2016 by

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be … Continue reading →

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Hillsong Music: Popular Yes, but Is it Biblical?

Posted on October 21, 2016 by

Hillsong is an enormous church network and through its music, the church reaches far outside of that network. Many churches use Hillsong songs on Sunday mornings. But I wonder how many of them ever stopped to examine the songs for … Continue reading →

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The Word: Hebrews 10:1-18

Posted on October 12, 2016 by

Given yesterday’s Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement post, this passage seemed a good choice today: Hebrews 10:1-18 ESV: For since the law has but a shadow of the good things to come instead of the true form of these realities, it … Continue reading →

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Acts 15 and Salvation by Grace Alone

Posted on September 11, 2016 by

It was so good to be back at my own little church today to sing, to pray and to study with my church family. It is always so sweet to return after time away from them. My pastor was continuing our study … Continue reading →

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Biblical Support for the Doctrine of the Trinity

Posted on May 10, 2016 by

Although the term “trinity” is not found in the Bible, the concept is clearly affirmed in multiple passages as an accurate understanding of the Godhead. While it may seem a headscratcher to believe in one God, in three divine persons (Father, Son … Continue reading →

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Daniel Emery Price: “The Good News When You Can’t Hold Fast”

Posted on March 1, 2016 by

Here’s a great message from the Christ Hold Fast conference by Daniel Emery Price, called “The good news when you can’t hold fast.” One thing he said which I particularly liked: “Christianity isn’t about improving your morals. It’s about God … Continue reading →

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One of the Most Essential Messages I’ve Ever Heard

Posted on February 12, 2016 by

Estimating conservatively, I’ve listened to hundreds of podcasts and sermons in my life. Many have edified me, convicted me or taught me. But the sermon/lecture in the latter half of this episode of Fighting for the Faith is one of … Continue reading →

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