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June 16, 2025 Abram Newcomer
Why Poetry? (feat. John Donne's Holy Sonnet #11)

Why Poetry? (feat. John Donne’s Holy Sonnet 11)

June 16, 2025 Posted By: Abram Newcomer Theology

Poetry uniquely provides Christians with a way to learn about God and his gospel, to worship him, and to foster spiritual growth.

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Righteous Deception

Righteous Deception: An Apology for Scripture’s Faithful Liars

March 19, 2025 Posted By: Keith Ryoo Theology genesis

Righteous deception is an expression of shrewdness employed throughout Scripture by God’s people for God’s covenant purposes.

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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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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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the gospel is the good news of gods son

God’s Gospel is the Good News of God’s Son

June 21, 2022 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Theology Gospel

Jesus Christ is at the center of God's gospel because he is God's eternal Son now enthroned as the risen King.

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Knowledge of the Living God

May 19, 2022 Posted By: Keith Ryoo Theology doctrine of God

The knowledge of the triune God is not meant to merely satisfy our curiosity but cause us to love and enjoy him more.

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justification by faith and judgment according to works

A Bride Prepared: Justification by Faith and Judgment According to Works

May 16, 2022 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study judgment

A paper exploring the relationship between our justification by faith and the future judgment of works.

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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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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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