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The Absolute Fullness of the Great Commission

It is false to say that what we don’t know can’t hurt us, especially when it comes to the Bible. If ever there were anything we need to know, it is the very Word of God. That said, what is … Continue reading

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Last Things First: Jesus Is Lord Now and Forever

It was my habit — my sophomoric habit — to proudly argue from my ignorance that we ought always to consider last things last. That is, recognizing the great difficulty in grasping the meaning of the end times and the … Continue reading

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Death, Life, the Known, the Unknown and the Knower

Because we believe it is our due, we’re confident that even the darkest clouds have silver linings. When someone dies in old age, we rejoice that he had a long, full life. On the other hand, when someone goes suddenly, … Continue reading

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Washing the Prince’s Bride: Inconceivable!

The driving force behind the devil’s temptations is less the hope we’ll get hooked on some illicit pleasure, more the power he wields when he is able to accuse us. With the temptation his forked tongue whispers, “Go ahead, what … Continue reading

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Jesus is Lord: Always, Everywhere, Over All

When we know our end we know our calling for today. What is our end? We will, for all eternity, inhabit a redeemed world, the new heavens and the new earth. We will enjoy peace, plenty, a life utterly devoid … Continue reading

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Sacred Marriage; Confessing His Grace and More

Lisa and I discussing the ministry of Jael. Plus, the value of being open about our past sins in celebrating His ongoing grace, and how the Last Adam, the Firstborn of the New Creation is reversing entropy. Tune in, give … Continue reading

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Study Tonight, Truth You Can Count On: Final Word

We conclude our Truth You Can Count On study. Tonight, 7:00, we explore the name of Jesus, the Word of God. We stream our study on Facebook Live (at the account Lisa and I share, RC-Lisa) for those who attend … Continue reading

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Jesus Changes Everything, At Such an Immeasurable Cost

God made men for work, for protection, and for rescue. When we look at the imago Dei, the glorious truth that we are made in the image of God, I fear we miss much when we describe it in terms … Continue reading

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The Prince and the Paupers: Sharing His Riches

One of the troubles with trouble is that it can encourage us toward selfishness. When things are going well for us, it is rather easy to feel magnanimous. When challenges come our way, however, suddenly we feel entitled to be … Continue reading

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Athens and Jerusalem, City of God and City of Man

What hath Jerusalem to do with Athens? Much in every way. On the negative side, we’d do well to remember that the citizens of God’s city, like those in the city of man, are still sinners. Though we are indwelt … Continue reading

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