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Category Archives: deliverance
first look at the nations God loves
Genesis 9:20-10:32. This section highlights the event leading to Noah’s curse upon his grandson, Canaan, in retaliation for his son Ham’s humiliation of him. Moses probably wanted to recount this story because it gave justification for the Israelites moving to … Continue reading
Posted in deliverance, ethnic Israel, evangelism, Jesus Christ, missions
Tagged Genesis 10, Genesis 9
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first look at a second covenant
Genesis 8:20-9:19. God has just lashed out in fierce anger over the sinfulness and corruption of humanity, and destroyed almost every living thing on the planet. If God is like this, how will life survive? God makes a covenant with … Continue reading
first look at a second chance
Genesis 8:1-19. The imagery and wording of this section echoes Genesis 1. God is making a new heavens and a new earth. The Hebrew verb in 8:10 suggests that Noah anxiously longed for this, like a woman in childbirth. Noah … Continue reading
Posted in deliverance, destruction in hell, evangelism, grace, Jesus Christ, patience, second coming, witness
Tagged Genesis 8
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first look at deliverance by grace
Genesis 6. We have already seen in Genesis how God’s grace is present even in the midst of his judgment. Here we see grace at work delivering people from the consequences of their own sins. The judgment is real and … Continue reading
Posted in atonement, deliverance, destruction in hell, grace, Jesus Christ, plan of God
Tagged Genesis 6
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first look at paradise
Genesis 2. Eden was God’s best for humanity. Its idyllic atmosphere gave Adam everything he could ask for. He had life, a feast for eyes and mouth, meaningful work, and the perfect companion to share it with. God only prohibited … Continue reading
come to your future
Revelation 22. The Bible ends with an invitation. “’The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of … Continue reading
evangelism: an offer of life
Romans 5:12-21. Everyone you will ever meet on this planet was born into a state of condemnation and death. They are all children of Adam, and so share in Adam’s curse. When we share the gospel, we are offering life … Continue reading
the Holy Spirit and Satan’s demands
Luke 22:1-46. When Jesus told Peter that “Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you as wheat” (31) – the “you” is plural. He was referring to all the disciples. Already, Satan had entered into Judas Iscariot, and … Continue reading
Posted in deliverance, discernment, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, prayer
Tagged Luke 22
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the business of the Holy Spirit
Luke 18:31-19:27. In the parable Jesus told, the wicked servant is condemned by the nobleman because he did not do business with what was left with him. What was this business, and why did Jesus condemn this generation for refusing … Continue reading
Posted in deliverance, evangelism, gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ
Tagged Luke 18, Luke 19
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the age of the Holy Spirit
Luke 17:11-37. Jesus heals ten lepers, and only one comes back to give thanks. Jesus takes note that this man is not a Jew, but a foreigner – a Samaritan. His point is that the Jews should have recognized that … Continue reading
Posted in deliverance, holiness, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, miracles, second coming
Tagged Luke 17
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