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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Theology

The posts in this category are longer and generally deal with specific topics in theology. This is in contrast to the short devotional posts and the multi-part Bible studies.

reading Revelation

Why Do We Avoid Reading Revelation?

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Revelation is a challenging part of the Bible to read. And many, for a variety of reasons, choose not to read it. But those who do read it are blessed.

follow the way of love

Follow the Way of Love: the Most Excellent Way

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The 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians describes the most essential element of our Christian walk; the way of love. Without it, nothing we do has value.

A new normal

A New Normal: The Church and COVID-19

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What if social distancing becomes the new normal? How might the Church respond when unable to gather in large groups because of COVID-19?

Amillennialism

What is Amillennialism? A Brief Description.

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While there are several different views concerning the millennial reign of Christ, Amillennialism has been the predominant view through most of history.

Salvation: a gracious gift of God

Salvation: A Gracious Gift of God, Received by Faith

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Salvation is a gracious gift of God. There is nothing we can do to earn or deserve it. We can only accept this gracious gift of God by faith.

Tithing: Should Christians tithe today?

Tithing: Should New Testament Believers Tithe Their Income?

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Tithing was a requirement under the Old Testament Law. But is it still a mandate for New Testament believers? Do we have an obligation to give financially?

the absurdity of life without God

The Absurdity of Life Without God: What if There Is No God

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The absurdity of life without God is not concerned with what a person believes, but with actual reality. What if there really is no God?

Jesus' fulfillment of prophecy in Matthew

Jesus’ Fulfillment of Prophecy in Matthew

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One of the significant aspects of Matthew's gospel of Jesus is his concern with showing Jesus' fulfillment of the prophecy made about him.

why did God create

Why Did God Create the Heaven and Earth?

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Why did God create the universe, and us? It is not possible for humanity to fully understand God's reasons. But I believe grace is at the heart of it.

The doctrine of hope

The Doctrine of Hope: What Is Our Hope As Believers?

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The doctrine of hope is an important one for believers. Hope is the earnest expectation of what God has in store for us. And hope holds us steady today.

Enter into God's Rest

What Does It Mean To Enter Into God’s Rest

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The author of Hebrews holds out the promise of entering into God's rest. But what is this rest? And how does one enter into it?

curse the fig tree

Why Did Jesus Curse the Fig Tree – Matthew 21:18-22

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One of the stranger stories in the gospels concerns Jesus cursing a fruitless fig tree. What is the point of this? Why is it in our Bibles?