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All Posts For - Matt Bedzyk

December 21, 2018 Matt Bedzyk

Two Natures, One Glorious Person

December 21, 2018 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Songs christology

"The Hypostatic Union" by Christian hip-hop artist, Shai Linne, is a song that helps us reflect on and marvel at the incarnation of the Son of God

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The Glorious Mystery of Christmas: The Incarnation

The Glorious Mystery of Christmas: The Incarnation

December 12, 2018 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Theology christmas

The truth that the eternal Son of God became flesh and dwelt among us is at the very heart of the Christian faith and is the greatest mystery of the gospel.

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The New Birth is an Old Truth

The New Birth is an Old Truth

October 24, 2018 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study John

The ‘new birth’ Jesus describes in John 3 was a concept which Nicodemus should have recognized and understood from his knowledge of the Old Testament

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Baptist is not a swear word

‘Baptist’ Is Not a Swear Word

October 3, 2018 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Church History baptist

The problem with misconceptions and stereotypes of the word 'Baptist' is that they all fall miserably short of defining what a Baptist church is.

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catechism for toddlers

A Catechism for Toddlers and Preschoolers

September 12, 2018 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Christian Living catechism

Catechisms are an effective way for parents to do their part in teaching their children the basic truths about God and his gospel.

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Jerusalem and the Sin of Presumption

Jerusalem and the Sin of Presumption

August 29, 2018 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study

The city of Jerusalem features prominently in Luke's gospel and serves as a warning against the subtle but serious sin of presumption.

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Keeping children in worship service

Keeping Children in the Worship Service

August 15, 2018 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Life at ECC children

The long-term benefits and blessings of keeping children in the worship service are well worth the temporary struggles that accompany such a decision.

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Jesus in the Book of Acts - Lord and Christ

Jesus in the Book of Acts: Lord and Christ

August 1, 2018 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study acts

Through the book of Acts, the Spirit-empowered church bears witness to Jesus as both the rejected-crucified Christ and the risen-exalted Lord.

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Insist on These Things - Carrying on Faithful Gospel Ministry

Insist on These Things: Carrying on Faithful Gospel Ministry

July 16, 2018 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Life at ECC

Reflections on Dave Leandre's time as lead pastor, his last sermon, and the pastor's charge to preach the word and insist on the gospel.

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