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February 24, 2021 Mitch Bedzyk
Emmanuel community Church - A gospel-centered church in Elmira New York (ECC)

Historic Vote Passed to Revise ECC Constitution and Change Church Name

February 24, 2021 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Life at ECC

On Feb. 23, 2021, the members of ECC voted to revise the church's Constitution and change the church name.

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a hymn for the church living in the last days

A Hymn for the Church Living in the Last Days

February 8, 2021 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Church History reformation

The Reformation hymn, "Lord Jesus Christ, With Us Abide," is a fitting anthem for the church living in the last days.

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Resources on the Book of Revelation

January 23, 2021 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Eschatology bible study

Helpful resources from some of our favorite biblical scholars and theologians for studying the capstone of Scripture: the book of Revelation

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The ROI of Spiritual Disciplines

Spiritual Disciplines: What’s the ROI?

January 20, 2021 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Spiritual Growth bible study

While the ROI of the spiritual disciplines may seem poor, Scripture assures us that the long-term returns far outweigh the initial costs.

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The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self - Trueman

The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Book Reviews and Resources

December 7, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Books culture

Reviews and Resources for Carl Trueman's book on Western culture and the sexual revolution

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Ready and willing to Die

Ready and Willing to Die for Christ

December 3, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living church fathers

In order to be a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ we must be ready and willing to die for him and the cause of the gospel

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The Armor of God

The Armor of God: Strength for Spiritual Battles

November 21, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study armor of God

Relying on the Lord's strength and the armor of God, we have everything we need to persevere and stand firm against all spiritual opposition

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Our Christian Duty to Our President

Our Christian Duty to the President

November 10, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living Evangelism

Regardless of who is president or in Congress, Christians must embrace a biblical posture toward their governing authorities.

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Radically Ordinary Church Ministry

October 8, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living Discipleship

According to Scripture, ministry in the local church isn't for a select, gifted few, but for all Christians. No stage or spotlight required.

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ECC Bookstall

The ECC Bookstall

September 9, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Life at ECC

The ECC Bookstall provides free resources for understanding the Bible and developing a well-rounded Christian worldview.

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Revelation and Redemption

Revelation and Redemption: How God Speaks Today

July 16, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Theology salvation

If revelation and redemption are connected to and culminate in Jesus, the question we need to ask it not whether God speaks, but how he speaks today.

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Humble Prayer: Letting God be God

July 1, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Spiritual Growth humility

Hezekiah’s humble prayer in Isaiah 37:14-20 teaches us the kind of prayer that pleases God and is the result of true, saving faith.

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Testing God: A Closer look at Gideon's Fleece

Testing vs. Trusting God: A Closer Look at Gideon’s Fleece

April 15, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study Gideon

Gideon putting out a fleece and testing God only shows his glaring lack of trust in God and his word.

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The Irony of the Cross

The Irony of the Cross

April 10, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study Good Friday

In our Lord's Passion we see the greatest example of irony in Scripture as God overturns and makes foolish the world's wisdom.

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Jesus Christ Descended to the Dead

Christ’s Descent to the Dead is Good News

April 3, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Books books

Christ’s descent to the dead is not only a biblically supported and historically confessed doctrine of the Christian church, but it is gloriously good news.

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