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March 18, 2021 Matt Bedzyk
Questions on Canon of Scripture

10 Questions on the Canon of Scripture

March 18, 2021 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Theology gospels

An introduction to the study of the New Testament Canon and how the issue of Canon applies to us today

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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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Does the Cross Reveal Our Value?

The Cross, Our Value, and the Danger of Heresy

May 6, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Theology heresy

To confess that the cross primarily reveals our value to God is a false doctrine that undermines the good news of God's glorious grace.

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Give Your Life to Jesus - Glen Scrivener

“Give Your Life to Jesus”: Putting Cart Before Horse

February 28, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living altar call

Glen Scrivener's poem shows how we put cart before horse by telling people to "Give their lives to Jesus" without first being reminded of what He gave.

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The fear of the Lord

What is “The Fear of the Lord”?

October 23, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study

The fear of the Lord is an important image central to biblical faith found all throughout Scripture. Unfortunately, it is far too often misunderstood

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why we are a complementarian church

Why We Are a Complementarian Church

September 18, 2019 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study complementarianism

An overview and defense of the complementarian position, and what the roles of men and women look like in the home and in the church.

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Where Christ is Not Preached There is No Holy Ghost

Where Christ Is Not Preached, There Is No Holy Ghost

August 21, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Life at ECC Holy Spirit

A church devoid of the Holy Spirit is a church that fails to faithfully preach the gospel of Jesus Christ from all the Scriptures.

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Power Evangelism: Setting the Bar Low

July 24, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living Evangelism

While we should expect and attempt great things for God, there are several glaring problems and potential dangers with Power Evangelism.

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Blessed-The happiness of God and the Blessed Life

#Blessed: The Happiness of God and the Blessed Life

June 5, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Theology blessed

What does it mean to be #blessed? The truly blessed life comes from knowing and joying the triune God himself, the beginning and end of all happiness.

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