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Keeping the Tension between Equality and Calling
The New Covenant brought a wonderful equality and calling in the Church unknown under the Old Covenant but created a tension we must...
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- Aug 24, 2017
Peace and Purity in the Church
Sin among God’s people should not be. Sadly, it has always existed. Here we find instructions for dealing with it. Let us take heed....
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- Aug 23, 2017
Church Discipline and Membership
There must be discipline in the church. But what attitudes must members have to submit to discipline? How should pastors and leaders...
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- Aug 1, 2017
When the Church is Full of Hypocrites
God blesses His people so that they shine as a light to the world and the nations come to Him in faith. But what if believers are...
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- Jun 21, 2017
The Faithful Church Impacts Culture
The presence of God’s people within an unbelieving culture impacts that society. But will we learn from history and stand firm for the...
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- Feb 3, 2017
True Worship of the True God
Many worship practices are justified because “they work.” But do they truly honor God? Do they conform to what God says in His word?...
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- Dec 27, 2016
The Sardis Syndrome
Reputation without Reality The Sardis church had a great reputation but no character to back it up. God knows our hearts and He is not...
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- Dec 23, 2016
A Chosen Race; A Holy Nation
God’s purposes in human history God is carrying out His purposes in human history. He decreed to elect a people for Himself and through...
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- Apr 29, 2016
Unbiblical Worship Exemplified
Worship is to be according to Scripture, but that didn’t happen during the reign of Ahaz. Today’s reading: 2 Kings 14:1-16:20 That...
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- Apr 18, 2016
A Prayer for the Gentiles
Today’s reading: 1 Kings 7:13-8:61 God’s covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Israel always had a global focus, an inclusion of the Gentiles...
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- Apr 12, 2016
The Teachable Leader
Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 16:1-19:8 Godly leaders desperately need wise counselors who will speak the truth to them. It’s easy for...
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- Mar 4, 2016
Biblical Worship
Today’s reading: Deuteronomy 12:1-14:29 God warned His people that they were to obey Him in the manner of their worship. Theologians call...
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