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Guard Against the Yeast of the Pharisees – Matthew 16:6

Be on guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, corrupting teachings and influences that can sneak into our midst and corrupt the whole body.

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The Upside-Down Nature of the Kingdom of God

The kingdom of God is unlike anything else we find in this world. The upside-down nature of the kingdom celebrates the weak and powerless.

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Open My Eyes to Understand Your Truth – Psalms 119:18

Most Americans have a Bible, and many read it, at least occasionally. But how many of us seek for God to open our eyes to its truth?

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Teach Me Your Ways, O Lord – Psalm 86:11

How can I live a life of purity that is pleasing to God. David's prayer here, "Teach me your ways, O Lord", reveals the way. Seek God's help.

Teach me your ways, O Lord

The Doctrine of Predestination?

The doctrine of predestination is hotly debated. But it is not really that complicated. It simply refers to what God has decided beforehand.

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The Theology of Genesis: Fall and Exile – Genesis 3

The Genesis 3 tells us what happened to God's good creation. It is the story of the fall of humanity and our exile from the garden.

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Leviathan and Behemoth: What Are They?

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

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Don’t Be Taken in by Deceptive Philosophy – Colossians 2:8

Paul warns us against being taken in by deceptive philosophies that abound in our world. Instead, keep your eyes fixed on the Lord Jesus.

Don't Be Taken in by Deceptive Philosophy

Living Worthy of the Lord – Colossians 1:9-10

Can you live a life that is worthy of the Lord? We can with the knowledge and wisdom that the Holy Spirit gives. And that should be our goal.

Live a life worthy of the Lord

Sermon on the Mount: Fasting – Matthew 6:16-18

Jesus concluded his teaching about our acts of righteousness with fasting. Fasting, like giving and prayer, should be done in secret.

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Sermon on the Mount: Love Your Enemies – Matthew 5:43-48

Jesus call to love our enemies is indeed a challenging one. But he calls us to rise above the rest of the world and to be like our Father.

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

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

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