KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: Melchizedek is given preeminence over Abraham and ultimately Aaron (the first Levitical high priest). He was appointed by God, not based on his genealogy. His life is referred to without a beginning or an end, typifying an eternal priestly ministry like Christ’s. John MacArthur on Heb 7:12-14 The Levitical priesthood […]
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It’s hard work to raise a child. Parents know this from firsthand experience, but I’d argue that this is pretty much a universal sentiment that all can agree on, so this blog applies to everyone reading it. However, before we all nod our heads, there’s a qualification which needs to be made here. Given the
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OUTLINE: What Does It Mean to Be in Love?Blog – 9/2/22 Identifying Godly LoveThe most distinguishing feature of godly love is its inexhaustible desire to give. Love Becomes UsLove is not only becoming – love BECOMES us. In other words, love is the lifeblood of who we are in Christ, as God’s children. We are
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I remember being on social media during one of America’s most hotly contested presidential elections and saying to myself, “Man, I can’t believe how awful people are to one another just because they have differences of opinions regarding candidates.” I saw and heard about good friends being so emotionally spun up that they parted ways.
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OUTLINE: Latest Blogs (newest first) – Pharaoh’s Hardened Heart – 8/19/22 – God’s Sovereign Will – 8/5/22 – Diet Coke – 7/29/22 – Self-Esteem – 7/22/22 – The Simplicity of the Gospel of Jesus Christ – 7/15/22The Simplicity of the Gospel of Jesus Christ – 7/15/22The Gospel of Jesus Christ is very simple to understand. The Gospel is Jesus Christ. He is the good news. He
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Let’s talk about sodas, otherwise known as soft drinks. According to a 9/14/21 Newsweek.com article titled, The 10 Most Popular Sodas in America, Coca-Cola is number one on the list, followed by Diet Coke, but second only by a relatively small margin. This is intriguing because the primary reason for drinking Diet Coke is to minimize sugar intake.
Is it possible to have a zeal for God that God rejects? According to Holy Scripture, the answer is “yes”. Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For, being ignorant of
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OUTLINE: Renaissance Humanism – worldhistory.orgRenaissance Humanism was an intellectual movement typified by a revived interest in the classical world and studies which focused not on religion but on what it is to be human.Renaissance Humanism – worldhistory.orgHumanists believed in the importance of an education in classical literature and the promotion of civic virtue, that is, realizing
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Have you ever heard someone say, “Oh, yes, we are good friends,” only to find out later that the so-called friend disagrees with this person’s proclamation? It’s an awkward situation, isn’t it? You don’t know whether or not to feel sorry for the first person or bothered by their delusion. Shortly afterwards, you might be
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The Bible speaks a lot about three particular forms of evil. I’m going to call them the three pillars of Satan’s unholy economy. I know that’s a mouthful, but my hope is that it makes complete sense once you’ve finished reading this blog. Little children, keep yourselves from idols. — 1 John 5:21 Keep your
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