Tag: Jesus
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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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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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Compassion in a Divisive Culture
Compassion is vital to restoration of the cultural, religious, and political divides of our day. I believe compassion is motivated by justice, mercy, and humility. Compassion is important in every day life regardless our circumstances. However, the tension existing due to this election season’s trash-talking and ‘us vs them’ burns down bridges at a pace I have…
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O Come, Desire of Nations Bind
Merry Christmas! O come, Desire of nations, bind In one the hearts of all mankind; Bid every strife and quarrel cease And fill the world with heaven’s peace. -verse seven of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel Christmas has become a very important season to me. In recent years I have spent the season reflecting on…
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Is Covenant Theology the Same as Replacement Theology?
Jesus is fully God and will always be a fully Jewish man. I for one choose to believe His whole household will be saved.
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This, This is Christ the King
Have you ever imagined yourself in Jesus’ shoes? Christmas is a time that focuses on the most ‘human’ aspect of Christ. I don’t know if I will ever fully wrap my head around God becoming a man, much less coming the natural way as a baby born of a woman.
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Let’s Start the Discussion: Anne Graham Lotz and the Rapture
Anne Graham Lotz, the daughter of Billy Graham, has recently produced a series of videos about the rapture. In these videos she encourages believers and sends out a beacon of hope, leaving them instruction in case they are ‘left behind’ when the rapture occurs. Considering the influence of Anne Graham Lotz’s ministry, and the upcoming…
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The Audacity of Meekness
What do you see in God, who is holy and eternal, and yet stands unprecedented in meekness, continually serving even those who hate Him?
J.S. Marek 