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August 9, 2021 Mitch Bedzyk
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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Romans overview

Romans: Sermon Series Overview

March 22, 2021 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study

A brief introduction to the book of Romans: why it was written, what it's about, and why it matters for us today.

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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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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 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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How to Walk Worthy of the Lord

September 16, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study Colossians

Christians are called to walk worthy of the gospel we have received, fully pleasing to the risen Lord Jesus. But how do we do this?

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Faith that glorifies God

Faith that Glorifies the Living God

June 18, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study

The story in Isaiah 36-37 of the showdown between Hezekiah and Sennacherib shows us the faith that truly glorifies the living God

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commending Christ to the world

Commending Christ to the World (Titus 3:1-8)

May 27, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study government

When we look at Titus 3 and consider our conduct towards authorities, as well as people in general, the question is: Are we commending Christ to the world?

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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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He Could Not Save Himself

April 8, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study Good Friday

In an ironic twist, the words of the Pharisees were actually true— it was precisely because Jesus came to save others that he could not save himself.

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How Do We Honor Our Father and Mother?

February 27, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study books

In order to understand the significance of the command to honor our father and mother and what it looks like, we must ask the question, How do we honor God?

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encouragement - an antidote for unbelief

Encouragement: An Antidote for Unbelief

January 29, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study Discipleship

One of the simplest, most effective antidotes for doubt and unbelief in the Christian life is encouragement that comes from the Scriptures.

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