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value others above yourself

Value Others Above Yourself – Philippians 2:3-4

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How do we build up the body of Christ? One way is let go of selfishness and value other people within the body above yourself.

the compromising church

Pergamum: The Compromising Church – Revelation 2:12-17

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Pergamum had some good qualities. But they were also starting to become a compromising church, looking to fit into the culture around them.

Dating the New Testament gospels

Guide to Dating the New Testament Gospels

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The New Testament gospels are our primary source of information about the life of Jesus. So what is the dating of the gospels?

leviathan and behemoth

Leviathan and Behemoth: What Are They?

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What are leviathan and behemoth? Regardless their reality, God uses them to pronounce his authority and control over all of creation.

Find out what pleases the Lord

Find Out What Pleases the Lord – Ephesians 5:8-10

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Paul encourages us, now that we are light and not darkness, to find out what pleases the Lord. Seek to please him rather than self.

the faithful church

Smyrna: The Faithful Church – Revelation 2:8-11

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Smyrna was not a church most people would look at twice. But it had one very significant thing going for it. They were a faithful church.

The Doctrine of the Bible

The Doctrine of the Bible

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From the human perspective, the Bible is a diverse collection of literature written over a long period of time. From a divine perspective, it is the authoritative guide to faith and practice.

The theology of Genesis

The Theology of Genesis: An Introduction

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This is the first of a series looking at the theology of Genesis. Genesis has much to teach us, irrespective of our view of its historicity.

keep the unity of the Spirit

Keep the Unity of the Spirit – Ephesians 4:3

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Paul urges us all to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. That calls for active participation on our part.

lost their first love

Ephesus: Losing Their First Love – Revelation 2:1-7

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Ephesus had so much to be commended for. They worked hard and were doctrinally sound. But they had lost their first love. And it was serious.

Bible commentaries

What Is Bible Commentary and Is it the Same as Scripture?

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Bible commentary provides us with the insights of scholars who have invested much time and effort in studying the Scriptures.

priceless love of God

The Priceless Love of God – Psalms 36:7

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The unfailing love of God for us is priceless. There is nothing we can do to deserve or earn it. But God freely offers it to us.