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Questions on Canon of Scripture

10 Questions on the Canon of Scripture

March 18, 2021 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Theology gospels

An introduction to the study of the New Testament Canon and how the issue of Canon applies to us today

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prayers for our nation - ECC

A Prayer for Our Nation and the Church’s Witness

January 22, 2021 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Christian Living government

A prayer for our governing authorities, for our nation, and for the church's faithful witness.

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Pauls Ministry in Ephesus - Preaching or Politics

Paul’s Aim in Ephesus: Preaching, Not Politics

November 3, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Christian Living acts

Christians impact their cities most effectively through preaching and portraying Christ, not protests and politics.

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walk worthy of the Lord

How to Walk Worthy of the Lord

September 16, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study Colossians

Christians are called to walk worthy of the gospel we have received, fully pleasing to the risen Lord Jesus. But how do we do this?

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J. I. Packer

Recommended Reading from the Late J. I. Packer (1926-2020)

July 20, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Church History books

Pastor Matt's recommended books by the late J. I. Packer, one of the most influential theologians of the last century.

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Faith that glorifies God

Faith that Glorifies the Living God

June 18, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study

The story in Isaiah 36-37 of the showdown between Hezekiah and Sennacherib shows us the faith that truly glorifies the living God

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Racism and Riots

Racism and Riots: A Lament for Our Nation

June 3, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Christian Living justice

A lament for the racism and riots plaguing our divided nation and a prayer for revival.

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commending Christ to the world

Commending Christ to the World (Titus 3:1-8)

May 27, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study government

When we look at Titus 3 and consider our conduct towards authorities, as well as people in general, the question is: Are we commending Christ to the world?

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Does the Cross Reveal Our Value?

The Cross, Our Value, and the Danger of Heresy

May 6, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Theology heresy

To confess that the cross primarily reveals our value to God is a false doctrine that undermines the good news of God's glorious grace.

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