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April 9, 2025 Mitch Bedzyk
Liturgy FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Liturgy

April 9, 2025 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Life at ECC

Here are some more frequently asked questions about the life and liturgy of our church, why we worship the way we do.

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Conspiracy theories and the christian life

Conspiracy Theories and the Christian Life

January 6, 2025 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living

Conspiracy theories dissolve humility and hope, distract us from God's judgment, displace Bible study and prayer, and distort our view of the church.

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The floating axe head and gospel

The Floating Axe Head and the Gospel

December 17, 2024 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study

When read in canonical context, Elisha's miracle of the floating axe head points forward to the gospel of Jesus

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observing the church calendar

Observing the Church Calendar

December 14, 2024 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Church History

Observing the Church Calendar is not only helpful but a necessary practice to make ECC even more Christ-exalting and gospel-centered.

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Making enemies out of allies

Making Enemies Out of Allies

July 17, 2024 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study

The story of the disciples hindering the man casting out demons in Mark 9:38-41 reminds us not to be guilty of making enemies out of allies.

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Thoughts on Political Engagement

Thoughts on Political Engagement

July 4, 2024 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living kingdom of god

Resources and reflections on thinking biblically about politics, political engagement, and voting as citizens of heaven.

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receiving the kingdom like a child

Receiving the Kingdom of God Like Children

June 28, 2024 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study baptism

What does Jesus mean when he says we must receive the kingdom of God like children and that it belongs to those like them?

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Risen in Him - Union with christ and resurrection

“Risen in Him”: The Resurrection of Jesus and Our Salvation

June 10, 2024 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Theology justification

Because of our union with the risen Christ, we not only share in his death but also in his resurrection from the dead.

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Implications of the fall of Jerusalem

Implications of the Fall of Jerusalem in AD 70 for Biblical Prophecy

March 25, 2024 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study destruction of jerusalem

If the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70 is a significant eschatological event, then it has implications for OT prophecy and the book of Revelation.

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