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Category Archives: atonement
believing in Jesus’ works
John 10:19-42. Lots of people struggle with what Jesus said about himself. I, personally, have come to the conclusion that Jesus is the very God the Son that the doctrine of the trinity defines. Some good friends of mine are … Continue reading
evangelism: perspective on edification
Romans 15:1-13. How we get along with other believers has a definite impact on our evangelism. When the watching world sees us biting and devouring each other over our differences, they think less of the gospel that we preach. When … Continue reading
evangelism: an offer of resurrection
Romans 6. Should Christians continue to live the sinful lives they were living before their conversion? Absolutely not. Paul moves from the theme of justification by faith in chapter 5 to sanctification in chapter 6. He explains something he said … Continue reading
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Tagged Romans 5
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evangelism: an offer of peace
Romans 5:1-11. Everyone’s life manifests an inner struggle with God himself. The evangelist offers reconciliation. This is the message of the gospel. God has reconciled us to himself through the atoning death of his Son. No one has to know … Continue reading
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the religious need evangelism
Romans 2:17-3:8. Paul had been devoted to the religion of Judaism. It was through Judaism that he learned knowledge and truth about God. But he found that this knowledge was only enough to confirm his own inner sinfulness. He reaches … Continue reading
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Tagged Romans 2, Romans 3
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the Holy Spirit: power to proclaim the gospel
Luke 24. Luke tells three final stories before briefly mentioning the ascension (which he describes in more detail in Acts). These stories emphasize that Jesus fulfilled the Scriptures by his death and resurrection (46), and that believers will fulfill the … Continue reading
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the Holy Spirit is there
Luke 23:26-56. This passage records the worst human tragedy ever: the Son of God mocked, tortured and killed as a criminal. The Holy Spirit was there. Even in such a horrible place and the very worst of times, God’s Holy … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 23
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the Holy Spirit’s other gifts
Luke 11:1-36. Jesus told his disciples to expect the Father to give them the Holy Spirit. He is not reluctant, but eager to do so (5-13). From this gift of an intimate relationship with God flows other gifts – and … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 11
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a sure calling and election
2 Peter 1:1-11. Peter affirms what the whole Bible attests to: that God calls believers to eternal life through the gospel, and chooses (elects) them for all eternity. From God’s standpoint, all believers have already obtained faith that saves, procured … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Peter 1
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a living hope
1 Peter 1:1-12. Peter writes to Christians who are going through “various trials” which grieve them and threaten to steal their hope. He seeks to encourage them by reminding them of God’s sovereign plan. In the past, they were unsaved. … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Peter 1
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