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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.

The exaltation of Jesus

The Exaltation of Jesus – Philippians 2:5-11

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This early hymn is one of exaltation for Jesus, one who was fully God, who became fully man, and who died as a sacrifice for our sin.

why I believe in God

Why Do I Believe in God?

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Why do I believe in God rather than the opposite option? Mostly because of my own personal experience. And because it makes more sense to me.

Gehenna

Gehenna: Where and What Is It?

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Gehenna was a valley of defilement near Jerusalem. A garbage dump. Where the worms and fire were unending. And everything thrown into it was consumed.

The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments & Christianity

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As a Christian, what role do the Ten Commandments have? While they may guide you. We are no longer under the law and its requirements.

textual criticism

Textual Criticism: Copying the New Testament Texts

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How close to the original New Testament documents is our current Bible? Copying the New Testament texts has introduced some error. But textual criticism has, by comparing the existing manuscripts, been able to very closely reproduce the original.

Forms of prayer

Forms of Prayer: Text Messaging, Email, and Face to Face

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What form does you prayer take? Is if like text messaging, or maybe emails? Or do you take the time to sit at his feet and just be with him?

The doctrine of faith

The Doctrine of Faith: the Human Response to God’s Grace

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The doctrine of faith asserts that faith is more than intellectual assent that God exists. It is earnestly seeking God and making Jesus Lord.

What is heaven like

What is Heaven Like? Are There Streets of Gold?

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So, what is heaven really like? Probably not a time of leisure. Rather it will be a time of serving alongside our creator in carrying out his purpose.

Origins

Origins: Where Did We All Come from?

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Where has the universe, this planet, life, and myself come from; what are our origins? I believe God created it all, and science explains it.

I believe God exists

I Believe in God. And It Makes a Difference!

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I believe in God; that he is real and that he has a purpose for his creation and for me. I cannot prove that to you, but it is reasonable.