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turn the other cheek

Sermon on the Mount: Turn the Other Cheek – Matt. 5:38-42

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Turning the other cheek is an example of the upside nature of the Kingdom of God. So unlike the retribution that we more commonly practice.

the Bible is authoritative

What Does it Mean That the Bible is Authoritative?

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What do we mean when we say the Bible is authoritative? Is it just a rule book or set of faith statements. Or does it shape our worldview?

combating the teaching false doctrine

Combating the Teaching of False Doctrine – 1 Timothy 1:3-4

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Paul warns Timothy to not allow the teaching of false doctrines. These cause controversy, rather than building up the body of Christ.

Taking an oath

Sermon on the Mount: Taking Oaths – Matthew 5:33-37

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Jesus challenges us to be people of our word. Let our yes and no mean just that. We should not have to make elaborate oaths.

miracles from God

Should We Expect to See Miracles From God?

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Does God still produce miracles in our world today? Or are miracles confined to the biblical times and no longer experienced today?

fire from heaven

Calling Down Fire From Heaven – Luke 9:51-56

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While we might sometimes want to call down fire from heaven onto our enemies, following Jesus example of love is better by far.

Divorce

Sermon on the Mount: Divorce – Matthew 5:31-32

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Included in the Sermon on the Mount is a short piece on divorce. And in it Jesus has some pretty explicit things to say about the topic.

Fulfillment of Isaiah

Jesus as the Fulfillment of Isaiah’s Vision of the Future of Israel

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Jesus claimed to be the fulfillment of the prophets. This article is a look at Isaiah to see how Jesus fulfilled his prophecies.

remember what he told you

Remember What He Told You – Luke 24:6-7

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How often do we read the Bible and immediately forget what we read? How much better if we would remember what he told us in his Word.

Adultery

Sermon on the Mount: Committing Adultery – Matthew 5:27-30

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Jesus here tells us that adultery is not just a physical action, but is also a matter of the heart. And he calls us to be pure in all we do.

What happened at Pentecost?

What Really Happened at Pentecost? – Acts 2

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The second chapter of Acts records the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. But what is the significance of what happened at Pentecost?

Lending a helping hand

Lend a Helping Hand to an Enemy – Exodus 23:4-5

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Our natural reaction is often to turn away from helping an enemy. But this passage instructs us to lend a helping hand to them.