Emmanuel Community Church - a Gospel-centered church in Elmira New York Emmanuel Community Church - a Gospel-centered church in Elmira New York

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August 17, 2017 ECC Admin

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  • Conspiracy theories and the christian life

    Conspiracy Theories and the Christian Life

    January 6, 2025Christian 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.

  • The floating axe head and gospel

    The Floating Axe Head and the Gospel

    December 17, 2024Bible Study

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

  • observing the church calendar

    Observing the Church Calendar

    December 14, 2024Church History

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

  • Making enemies out of allies

    Making Enemies Out of Allies

    July 17, 2024Bible 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.

  • Thoughts on Political Engagement

    Thoughts on Political Engagement

    July 4, 2024Christian Living

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

  • receiving the kingdom like a child

    Receiving the Kingdom of God Like Children

    June 28, 2024Bible Study

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

  • Risen in Him - Union with christ and resurrection

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

    June 10, 2024Theology

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

  • light of the world

    “You are the Light of the World”

    June 3, 2024Bible Study

    Jesus says the church is the city set on a hill that shines with the light of the glory of God in a darkened world.

  • Salt of the Earth

    “You Are the Salt of the Earth”

    June 3, 2024Bible Study

    Like salt, Christians are to flavor the earth with the distinct taste of the kingdom and be a purifying agent in a corrupt world.

  • Implications of the fall of Jerusalem

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

    March 25, 2024Eschatology

    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.

  • AD 70 as a sign of the end

    AD 70 as a Sign of “The End”

    March 25, 2024Bible Study

    The fall of Jerusalem in AD 70 signals the end of the old covenant order and serves as a type of the final eschatological judgment.

  • vindication of the son of man

    The Final Verdict: Judgment for Israel and Vindication for Jesus

    March 25, 2024Eschatology

    The destruction of Jerusalem served as the culmnation of God's judgment on Israel and part of the vindication of Jesus as the Son of Man.

  • judgment on jerusalem

    Judgment on God’s House: A Central Theme of the Prophets

    March 25, 2024Bible Study

    Jesus is not only in line with the OT prophets but brings their ministries to a climax in his prophetic messages, actions, and predictions.

  • destruction of Jerusalem in ad 70

    The Destruction of Jerusalem and the Vindication of Jesus

    March 25, 2024Bible Study

    The destruction of Jerusalem and its temple in AD 70 is a theologically significant event that is foundational to New Testament eschatology.

  • Radical Generosity: Reflections on Giving

    Radical Generosity: Reflections on Giving

    March 25, 2024Spiritual Growth

    The Scriptures teach that radical generosity in all of life, as well as faithful giving to a local church, is a hallmark of a disciple of Jesus.

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