Doctrine of Christ
These are longer theological posts that deal with the doctrine of Christ. Who is he? What did he do? What is he doing now?
Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables?
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Why did Jesus teach using Parables? First, as an aid to helping his disciples. Secondly, to obscure the message from those without faith.
What is the Purpose of the Atonement?
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What is the purpose of the atonement? Was it simply to forgive our sins? Or does it have a greater significance?
What Happened When Jesus Rose from the Dead?
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Many things took place when Jesus rose from the dead. He conquered death, took up his rule over the kingdom, and sent us the Holy Spirit.
What Is the Mercy Seat? And Why Is It Important?
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The Mercy Seat was the cover of the ark and the place where the blood of the atoning sacrifice was sprinkled. Jesus is our Mercy Seat.
Christ Became Sin for Us
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A great exchange took place when I came to faith. Christ became sin for me. And in return, I received his righteousness.
The Authority of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew
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Jesus demonstrated his authority in many ways in Matthew. And he also delegated authority to his church to take the gospel out into the world.
What Is the Significance of the Cross?
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The cross represents many things to different people. But the significance of the cross is mostly in what happened there with Jesus' victory.
Where Was Jesus During the 3 Days Before His Resurrection?
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Jesus was crucified on Friday and resurrected on Sunday. Where was Jesus during that period between his death an resurrection?
Jesus: The Son of Man and Daniel 7
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Jesus' favorite term for himself was the Son of Man. Why did he choose this title? What is the significance of the Son of Man?
The Mystery of Christ in Us, the Hope of Glory
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Paul describes the mystery of Christ as being Christ in us. We are the temple he lives in. And that magnifies the call for personal holiness.
Why is the Resurrection of Jesus so Important ?
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Christianity claims that Jesus was crucified, buried, and then resurrected. But why is the resurrection of Jesus so important to us?
The Supremacy of the Son of God – Colossians 1:15-20
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This passage, more than anyplace else in the Scripture, affirms the supremacy of the Son of God, Jesus, over every other pretender.
