Category Archives: Grace

Immanuel–God with Us (Part 1)

Posted on December 22, 2015 by David

The nations around ancient Israel had physical representations, idols, of their gods. Often the ancient prophets of Yahweh rebuked Israel for wanting to imitate their neighbors. They made idols fashioned after cattle or humans to represent Yahweh, equating God with … Continue reading →

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The Resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord, The Keystone of our Faith

Posted on March 31, 2013 by David

In the Roman Empire crucifixion sent a message that Rome was in control.  The crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth sent a clear message.  This man was not the Christ.  The evidence was irrefutable.  In weakness Jesus was defeated by his … Continue reading →

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The Grace and the Call of the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Posted on March 24, 2013 by David

In the March 2013 issue of Christianity Today magazine, Jordan Monge shares her journey, as a student at Harvard, from atheism to faith in Jesus Christ (“The Atheist’s Dilemma”, pages 88, 87).  She first came to belief in the existence … Continue reading →

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Jesus Set His Face to Go to Jerusalem

Posted on March 17, 2013 by David

“When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51 ESV). The time was drawing near for the completion of the mission and the purpose of Jesus’ life. Yes, … Continue reading →

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The Dilemma of Righteous Joseph, Matthew 1:18-25

Posted on December 24, 2012 by David

“This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband … Continue reading →

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God’s word is not chained.

Posted on December 15, 2012 by David

“Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained. Therefore I endure everything for … Continue reading →

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A People for God

Posted on September 3, 2012 by David

What is the significance, if any, God gives to the church? What role, if any, does the church have in God’s purpose of reconciling creation and humankind to himself in Christ (cf. Ephesians 1:10)? What role, if any, does God … Continue reading →

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The Unimmersed and Others

Posted on May 22, 2011 by David

“For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ” (Galatians 3:26-27). In the New Testament faith, confession, repentance, and baptism, are the response … Continue reading →

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