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February 13, 2023 Mitch Bedzyk
Saved Through Water - Thoughts on Baptism

Saved Through Water: Thoughts on Baptism

February 13, 2023 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study

Just as the ark provided safety from the waters of judgment, we now have salvation from judgment through Jesus. And this is pictured and proclaimed in baptism.

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Prepare the Way of the Lord - Mark Old Testament

“Prepare the Way of the Lord”: Mark’s Use of the Old Testament

October 14, 2022 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study christology

Mark begins his gospel with the Old Testament to tell us that the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel had arrived with Jesus.

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Gospel of Mark

The Gospel of Mark: An Introduction

October 5, 2022 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study gospels

An overview of the four gospels and an introduction to the Gospel of Mark, which we will be working through in Line by Line

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Celebrating the Lord's Supper Weekly

Celebrating the Lord’s Supper Weekly

August 30, 2022 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Church History Lord's Supper

Celebrating the Lord's Supper weekly helps us taste and see the goodness of the Lord and his gospel every time we gather as a church.

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Why the crucifixion? Why do we e preach Christ crucified?

The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

April 16, 2022 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Theology crucifixion

In light of the New Testament's emphasis on Jesus's death by crucifixion, the question we must ask is, "Why the cross of Christ?"

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Bible Podcasts

3 Bible Podcasts Worth Listening To

January 1, 2022 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study

Podcasts are a dime a dozen these days. Here are three podcasts on the Bible actually worth listening to that are gold.

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Social Media, Scripture, and the Local Church

#Theology: Social Media, Scripture, and the Local Church

November 12, 2021 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living social media

A survey of the dysfunctions and (de)formative power of social media and how the church must respond.

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What is the battle of Har-Magedon?

What Is the Battle of Har-Magedon?

October 27, 2021 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study eschatology

The battle of Har-Magedon in Revelation is a complex picture of the conquest of the gospel and the defeat of God's enemies.

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What is the Bible

What is the Bible?

August 9, 2021 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study scripture

Inside every Bible produced by the Gideons is a beautiful introduction explaing what the Bible is, what it's about, and what it's for.

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Ruth Sermon Series at ECC

Ruth: A Story of Lovingkindness

July 14, 2021 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study hesed

The book of Ruth is a story of love, faithfulness, and restoration that ultimately points us to God's plan of redemption in Christ.

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the lord delights in you

The Lord Delights in You

June 14, 2021 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study Delight

Though we may feel despised and forsaken, Isaiah reminds us that God not only redeems us but actually delights in and rejoices over us.

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reciting creeds in worship at ECC

Reciting Creeds in Worship

April 5, 2021 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Church History

Several thoughts to help clarify our decision to include the recitation of historic Christian creeds in our Lord’s Day worship.

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The Chalcedonian Creed

The Chalcedonian Creed

March 26, 2021 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Church History christology

The Chalcedonian Creed was finalized at the Council of Chalcedon in AD 451 as a response to several heresies regarding the nature of Christ.

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Abide in Christ

Abiding in Christ: A Picture of the Christian Life

March 22, 2021 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study

Far from being a special, mystical experience, abiding in Christ is the Christian's life of trust, obedience, and dependence on Jesus.

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preservation of the saints

Sealed for the Day of Redemption

March 22, 2021 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Theology calvinism

An essay on the preservation and the perseverance of the saints.

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