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God Knows My Heart; I, However, Clearly Do Not

Here we find an expression that is most strange- God knows my heart. Nine times out of ten the speaker using this expression is seeking comfort in the face of some sin. I do something wrong. Either my own conscience … Continue reading

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Last Week’s Opening Study on I Thessalonians

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Recognizing The Time to Love Our Neighbors

I won’t say it’s certain, but it seems likely there will soon be some unrest in our nation. We are in an era of profoundly contentious politics, a day when frustration and dissatisfaction is paraded down our burning and blockaded … Continue reading

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Our Last Study on Philippians- Ode to Joy

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The Gospel- Just A Message for the Unsaved?

It stretches credulity to suggest that anyone would answer this question in the affirmative. We know better than to say such things. It also stretches credulity, however, to deny that we in the church have a terrible time grasping the … Continue reading

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Live Bible Study Tonight, Philippians- Ode to Joy

Tonight we conclude our study, finishing chapter four of Philippians. All are welcome to our home at 7 est, or you may join us for dinner at 6:15. We will also stream the study at Facebook Live, RC-Lisa Sproul. We … Continue reading

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Why is there such a divide in the church on racial issues?

Most of the time when men of good will disagree it stems from competing strategies. We agree on where we want to go. We disagree about how to get there. In this instance, however, while we surely agree where we … Continue reading

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Three World Wars and the Peace Who Ends Them

Context is everything. The broadest context of our lives is the same as the context for everyone’s life, from the first advent of the first Adam to the last advent of the last Adam. All of our lives take place … Continue reading

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I’m Just a Sinner In a Rock and Roll Band

It is shocking to me that someone else’s sin seems to shock us. I can only surmise that our shock is the fruit of not having a very clear idea of ourselves. I’ve often suggested that so many of us … Continue reading

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Last week’s Philippians Study- Ode to Joy

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