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March 20, 2019 Mitch Bedzyk
The Lord and Give of Life - How the Holy Spirit Works

The Lord and Giver of Life: How the Holy Spirit Works

March 20, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Theology creation

In his book, "Rediscovering the Holy Spirit," Michael Horton shows how the Spirit is God's perfecting presence in creation, redemption, and everyday life

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JC Ryle on the Remedy for Sin

J.C. Ryle on the Remedy for Sin

March 8, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Theology holiness

J.C. Ryle on the remedy for sin provided for us in the salvation that is in Jesus Christ.

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Why Pray if God is Sovereign

Why Pray If God Is Sovereign?

January 28, 2019 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Theology popular

Why pray if God is sovereign? Does prayer change anything? Here are five reasons why we should pray knowing that God is sovereign.

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Two Natures, One Glorious Person

December 21, 2018 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Theology christology

"The Hypostatic Union" by Christian hip-hop artist, Shai Linne, is a song that helps us reflect on and marvel at the incarnation of the Son of God

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Advent: The Dark Before the Dawn by Andrew Peterson

Advent: The Dark Before the Dawn by Andrew Peterson

December 18, 2018 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Theology advent

This song is a beautiful and honest picture of the Christian life, dealing with themes of darkness, waiting, and the hope of our Lord's second coming.

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The Glorious Mystery of Christmas: The Incarnation

The Glorious Mystery of Christmas: The Incarnation

December 12, 2018 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Theology christmas

The truth that the eternal Son of God became flesh and dwelt among us is at the very heart of the Christian faith and is the greatest mystery of the gospel.

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Who is the Savior?

Who Is the Savior?

June 26, 2018 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study christology

In Paul's letter to Titus, we discover that the One who has given Himself for us to redeem us is none other than “our great God and Savior Jesus Christ."

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Riches found in union with christ

The Unsearchable Riches of Union with Christ

May 16, 2018 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Theology adoption

As we look at what our union with Christ entails, we quickly discover there are many helpful terms and images used in Scripture describe this incredible, unsearchable reality.

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