Today we begin the New Testament! The four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke & John) will be intertwined chronologically (as much as they can be). Skeptics will point to the differences in these four accounts as evidence that the Bible is not reliable; I disagree. If four people witness a traffic accident, they will give four …
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What does God say about you?
Recently I watched a series on Netflix called “A.D. Kingdom & Empire.” I always find it interesting to see how the movie and television industry interprets scripture. Full disclosure: This particular series was produced by Roma Downey and Mark Burnette, whom I do not agree with theologically. While their intentions may be good, they are …
The Sweet-Smelling Aroma of Christ
2 Corinthians 2:14-17 But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place. For we are a fragrance of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing; to the one …
Spiritual Gifts: Evidence of the Power, Presence and Purpose of God
While doing some research recently for a Bible study, I discovered something really special about spiritual gifts. I love it when God opens my eyes and I see something that I’d never really thought about before. His Word is such a wealth of treasure! 1 Corinthians 12 is a wonderful chapter, teaching us how the …
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The Armor of God: Hold Up Your Shield of Faith!
By studying Ephesians 6:10-20, we are becoming equipped for spiritual warfare, as we put on the full armor of God. Let’s review a few things from what we’ve learned so far. · We battle in God’s strength, not our own flesh, because this is a spiritual war. · We have an enemy who is smart, …
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