Category: Theology
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The Spirit and Power of Obadiah
A Doctrine of Hospitality at the End of the Age Greetings Friends, Hospitality is not often a gift we think of as being a spiritual gift, yet this is just what the Bible teaches. But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. And above all things have fervent…
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Messiah
Then in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by Adonai into a town in the Galilee named Natzeret and to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Miriam (Mary). And coming to her, the angel said, “Shalom, favored one! Adonai is with you.”…
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Christmas 2021: This is Christ the King
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding…
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Do You Participate in Jesus’ General Assembly?
Today’s article has a two-fold purpose. First, it is brief commentary on the United Nations General Assembly’s (UNGA) recent resolutions to disavow Jewish ties to the Temple Mount, to the call for Israel to return to pre-1967 state lines, and to withdraw from the Golan. Second, it is to contrast the godless unity and peace…
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The Ekklesia’s Identity in Christ
Friends, Today’s article is written to reflect and build upon a recent group bible study I participated in, and my goal today is to introduce an idea that I will dive into with much more depth in the coming months. Ekklesia is the Greek word that we translate to “church” in most English bibles. For…
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Christmas 2020: What Child is This?
2020 cannot escape my yearly Christmas message. In past years I’ve highlighted reflections on different Christmas hymns, but this year I’ll start with a very short story. Twelve years ago, while sitting in a coffee shop, I was approached by a Jewish man. He could see that I was reading my bible and remarked multiple…
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The Gospel of the Kingdom
What is the Good News of the Kingdom? News is heralded, announced by demonstrations through various means and mediums by an approved messenger. The final and eternal completion of the Good News of the Kingdom of God is very straight forward. One day, heaven and earth will be joined together as one realm, (God gives…
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Heart of Revival
Hi Friends, Today I want to share some heart and vision of what has been stirring in me as of late. Those of you who are close to me know I have the tendency to quite frequently bring the status quo into question regarding our shared faith. This has been the case for most of…
J.S. Marek 