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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)

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The work of a master craftsman

The Work of a Master Craftsman – Genesis 2:7

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God worked as a master craftsman, shaping and forming his creation with love and care. Then he breathed life into us, making us living beings.

What is the purpose of the atonement?

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?

Scattering of the Nations

The Theology of Genesis: Scattering of the Nations – Gen. 9-11

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The story of the scattering of the nations at Babel sets the scene for the beginning of God's redemptive work that culminates with Jesus' work.

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Being Made in the Image of God: A New Creation

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Humanity was created in the image of God. But in our fall that image was corrupted. However, in Christ, the image of God, we are transformed.

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Transformed Into His Image – 2 Corinthians 3:18

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We were created in the image of God, an image now tarnished. But when we spend time with Christ we will be transformed back into his image.

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The Doctrine of Humanity

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Who are we as humans? Where did we come from? Why are we here? The doctrine of humanity provides answers to those questions.

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What I Believe . . . Humanity, God’s Image Bearers

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I believe that humans are created by God and are his image bearers. He has given us rule over the earth. But we have fallen and are separated from him now.

What comes next, after this life is over?

So What Comes Next, After This Life Is Over?

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What comes next, after death in this world? 1 John 3:1-3 tells us that we are God's children now, and in the future will be like Christ. Some future!