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Jesus was the only preacher who could announce good news from God, and then say, “Here I am. Look to Me. Hope has arrived.” Every other faithful gospel preacher since has pointed others to Jesus, never to himself. But what
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A challenge that complicates the journey towards a godly response to abuse is the mass of popular literature which counsels victims from a feelings-centered position. Much of the literature available focuses on self-protection, rather than holiness, as a primary goal.
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When thinking and speaking of the good news, always keep the following four truths in mind: God is holy and righteous; we are sinful and rebellious; Jesus is the answer; but we must respond. God is holy and righteous. Understanding
Continue readingThe last book of the Bible reveals what it will be like when Jesus returns (Rev. 19:11-16). Though containing details not previously revealed, this vision of the future, which John received from the Spirit of Jesus, is not new. Moses
Continue reading10 Ways to Comfort a Grieving Person – Beautiful counsel from Nancy Guthrie. Social Injustice and the Gospel – John MacArthur nails it. De-Mystifying PTSD – Part 1 of a helpful podcast from the BCC. Pastoring Amid Depression – Helpful
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Last Sunday, as part of our sermon series From Garden to Garden, we looked at Leviticus 16 together. As we learned of God’s inauguration of the Day of Atonement, we focused most of our attention on the two goats which
Continue readingThose whom God redeems, He also sanctifies. Those whom He sets apart to Himself, He also sets apart from the world. That is a theme throughout Scripture (See, for example, 1 Cor. 6:9-11, 18-20; 1 Pet. 1:14-16). Like these, there
Continue reading“A lot of Christians today want to say, ‘Surely it is better to think of hell as a place where there will be some temporary punishments until eventually people simply lose all consciousness: annihilation.’ Others think that it is manipulative
Continue readingWhen the Old Testament prophet Isaiah predicted the suffering of Jesus Christ he said, “But the Lord was pleased to crush Him, putting Him to grief” (53:10). Why? Why would God the Father be pleased to kill His only begotten
Continue readingIs Someone You Love Suicidal? – Listen to this recent podcast with Heath Lambert. Also, if you are looking for a good, small resource, check out HELP! My Friend Is Suicidal by police chaplain, Bruce Ray. 7 Ways to Protect
Continue readingGod alone is worthy of all glory. He is the self-sufficient, holy, infinitely glorious Creator and sustainer of all things. He created all, and all He created was for His glory, and most of all—man. Man was created to be
Continue readingGenesis 6-8 may be summarized in two sentences: God was so grieved by the wickedness of mankind that His holiness activated His justice, and He destroyed the world with a universal flood. But, in His great mercy, He also saved
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Isaiah 9:6-7, which was proclaimed 700 years before the birth of Jesus Christ, is one of the most-often quoted prophecies of the Savior’s first coming, but the prophecy longs to be completely satisfied when Jesus returns a second time to
Continue readingIn Psalm 18:30-50, David praises God for intervening in his circumstances and coming to his aid when he needed it the most. Today, God wants you to give thanks and praise for three specific ways He intervenes on your behalf.
Continue readingAlva McClain, founder and first president of Grace Theological Seminary, wrote, “If someone should ask me, ‘Brother McClain, if you could have just six verses out of the Bible, and the rest be taken away, which would you take?’ I
Continue readingMISSIONS: How the Local Church Goes Global is the latest release in the little hardcover series from 9Marks and Crossway, “Building Healthy Churches.” To say this book is a welcome sight is an understatement. It is the most refreshing book
Continue readingAs we grow older, the more our memory fades. We misplace our car keys or cell phone. We arrive at the bottom of the basement stairs only to forget why we went down there. We start telling others about a
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The book of Jonah contains one of the most famous of all Bible stories, which is the historical account of a rebellious prophet who is swallowed by a great fish, gets vomited onto the beach, and then preaches an eight-word
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By God’s grace, I’m a husband, dad, grandpa, and pastor at Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Hts, OH. I love Christ because He first loved me.
