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Phil 1: Become a Gospel Partner (pt2 of 3)

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In addition to the theme of joy and rejoicing, there is one other theme that can be found throughout this letter. In terms of frequency, the second most prominent theme in Philippians is the gospel. To some who have been with me for a while, I might sound like a broken record, but the gospel was the main theme of the book of Romans and 1 Corinthians and Galatians and Ephesians.… Read more

Eph 2-3: The Multi-faceted Mystery of the Messiah (pt2 of 3)

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The God of the Bible is a Holy God and he cannot tolerate even an ounce of sin. This is a hard concept for us to comprehend because we are not holy. Even if our actions are respectable, nobody is respectable in their hearts all the time. We have unholy thoughts, immoral thoughts, our hearts are full of hatred and jealousy and selfishness and a lack of concern for most people except for a few family members and close friends.… Read more

Eph 2-3: The Multi-faceted Mystery of the Messiah (pt1 of 3)

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For as long as I can remember, I always loved a good mystery novel. Encyclopedia Brown, then the Hardy Boys, Agatha Christie, Edgar Allen Poe, Stephen King, Twilight. No, not Twilight. I even like games when you don’t know who’s who. Like 5 player Hearts, or Bang or Mafia. Secrets, people pretending to be good when they are trying to take you out.… Read more

Book of Galatians – Teaching #1: Flesh vs. Fruit (pt2 of 3)

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If there is fruit in your life, you can have assurance of salvation. This is not fruit in terms of ministry, although a born again Christian would likely be used by God to bring life to others. But the ultimate test is fruit of the Spirit. Love, joy, peace and so forth.… Read more

2 Cor 5-6 – Teaching #5: The New Creation and the Ministry of Reconciliation (pt3 of 3)

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The new creation changes the way believer’s view others, it changes their purpose, and lastly… The new creation changes the character of a believer’s ministry. Getting at the character of Paul’s ministry, the flavor of his ministry and Paul’s ethos as a minister is important for all Christians since every single believer is called to minister to others.… Read more