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Lessons from Two Weddings
The battle between good and evil, the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent, continues to play out in ancient Israel even in the...
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Apr 24, 2018
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A Call for Endurance
God calls His people to endurance, by faith, even in the most severe of trials, because His promises are sure and His power is...
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Dec 23, 2017
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The Calling to Carry a Cross
Obedience to God does not prevent all suffering. Two godly men were unjustly imprisoned, and Jesus calls His disciples to take up their...
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Oct 27, 2017
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Why Nothing is Going Wrong
Ultimately, nothing is going wrong, because Jesus Christ is the Redeemer of all things, including us who believe in Him. His will is...
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Oct 9, 2017
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God’s Grand Narrative
Though we live in a time of corruption and conflict, God’s grand narrative for His people comforts us and assures us. He will complete it...
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Oct 2, 2017
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Being and Doing the Lord’s Work
The disciple of Jesus Christ is both a product of God’s workmanship and a workman in His service. Life is a path of growth in Him and...
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Aug 28, 2017
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The Role of Government
What does God say about the role of government in the life of the Christian? Should a believer ever disobey the powers that be? If so,...
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Aug 14, 2017
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God’s Providential Care
God’s people suffer, sometimes justly and sometimes unjustly. Either way, they trust in Him to deliver them for further service or to...
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Jul 23, 2017
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God’s Providence vs. Man’s Autonomy
No life is the result of personal autonomy or of random acts and choices. Rather it is God’s sovereign providence at work according to...
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Jul 6, 2017
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Surprise! Role Reversals from God
God in His Providence is able to surprise people by a switch in places either actually or figuratively for their growth in faith and...
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Jun 29, 2017
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When Believers Suffer
Believers are not automatically sheltered from suffering, but God is sovereign, good, and trustworthy whether or not He reveals His...
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Jun 27, 2017
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Nobodies Made Famous by God
Those whom God chooses and uses for His purposes need not hold high standing in their society. Here we meet two ordinary men–nobodies...
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Jun 23, 2017
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