Justification
In one sentence: Justification is God’s gracious declaration that everyone who trusts in Jesus is forgiven and counted righteous because of what Christ has done. One of the deepest questions […]
Tag: Kingdom
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Saved by Grace
In one sentence: Salvation is the gracious work of God from beginning to end, rescuing sinners from guilt, death, and slavery to sin and bringing them into new life with […]
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What is the Gospel?
In one sentence: The gospel is the good news that Jesus Christ is King, that He died for our sins and rose from the dead, and that everyone who turns […]
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Weekly Bible Reading – Week 33
Last week we spent some extra time getting our bearings in Jeremiah. Because the book is arranged more thematically than chronologically, it can sometimes feel like we are jumping backward […]
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Weekly Bible Reading – Week 32
I need to apologize in advance because this introduction will be longer than usual. Normally, I try to move quickly into the daily readings, but Jeremiah can become confusing if […]
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The Ascension and Reign of Christ
In one sentence: Jesus is not absent. He is enthroned, interceding, ruling, and reigning until all His enemies are placed under His feet. In the last article, we saw that […]
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The Resurrection and New Creation
In one sentence: The resurrection is not merely proof that Jesus is alive. It is the beginning of God’s new creation. In the last article, we looked at the cross […]
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Weekly Bible Reading – Week 31
Last week, Isaiah lifted our eyes beyond Judah’s immediate troubles and showed us the glory of God’s coming salvation. We heard promises of comfort, the suffering Servant who would bear […]
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Weekly Bible Reading – Week 30
Last week we stood with Hezekiah while the armies of Assyria surrounded Jerusalem and the threats of Sennacherib seemed impossible to overcome. We watched Hezekiah carry that threatening letter into […]
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Weekly Bible Reading – Week 29
Welcome to Week 29 and Day 200 of our journey through the Bible! Two hundred days is no small accomplishment. There have been familiar stories, difficult genealogies, beautiful songs, uncomfortable […]