christianity
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The Theology of Romans 5-8 and the Life of Elisabeth Elliot
Elisabeth Elliot’s unshakeable faith in God throughout her progressive sanctification is a truly inspiring example. Her life is a reflection of the teachings of Paul on Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification. As Christians, we exist between these bookends, and while some of us undergo sanctification more progressively than others, what matters most is that we remain… Continue reading
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A Glimpse of Life on the Spiritual Level
Life can be a fast-paced ride, where we often get caught up in its hustle and bustle. The society we live in today often measures success by how many material possessions we own and what we achieve in our careers. But amidst all of this, we must not forget to prioritize our spiritual well-being. Living… Continue reading
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Habakkuk’s Prayer
Habakkuk Chapter 3 is a prayer that reflects on the Psalter, addressing the issue of living in a world marked by violence and injustice. The prayer affirms Yahweh’s past actions, asking Him to revive and make known His work. The text also discusses Habakkuk’s experience and challenges readers to apply its message to their own… Continue reading
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Transformational Friendships: 7 Questions to Deepen Any Relationship
Are you looking to strengthen your relationships with your friends? Then, “Transformational Friendships: 7 Questions to Deepen Any Relationship” by New Growth Press is the perfect guide for you. Written by Counselor Brad Hambrick, it offers practical advice on nurturing intentional friendships and establishing transformational relationships. Hambrick believes transformational friendships are built upon doing simple… Continue reading
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Why do Christians Study the Bible?
Scripture’s clarity tells us that even the ordinary layperson can understand the Bible. If one can read a news article, she can study the Bible. The Bible is where God reveals himself and teaches us about his character. In addition, regular Bible study: It is not solely an intellectual exercise. It is possible to read… Continue reading
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Easing into Familiar
I am not physically where I need to be and have still not had my follow-up appointment. Despite where I am with this aging body, I have started to make plans for February. My calendar is beginning to resemble one day a week of normalcy. I’m sliding into familiar. After undergoing surgery, I decided not… Continue reading
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Discipline to Stay in the Bible
Spring teaching has wrapped up for me and as of now, I will be spending an extended period of time away from home. The next thing on my agenda will be planning for the August workshop which will be done remotely. So just like many of you, over the summer months I realize the importance… Continue reading
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A Day in the Life of a Bible Teacher
Sitting at my desk this morning after completing my lessons for the upcoming Bible workshop, I thought it appropriate to share with you what many of my days look like. My purpose in sharing these details is to shed light on the heart attitude and the many practical details. Much of my time is spent… Continue reading
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Enacting Doctrinal Truths
Life is about God, his glory, and the success of his purposes in and through us. The Bible points us to this from cover to cover. Paul Tripp To wrap up this theological series, we will consider how we enact the doctrinal truths we’ve surveyed. Even beyond salvation, Scripture continues playing a role in our… Continue reading
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The Word of God Incarnate
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. – John 1:1 We have established in previous posts that we possess the written Word that gives us special revelation. When we speak of the Word of God we are speaking of these things: God’s written Word and… Continue reading