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Orthodox Ecclesiology

Unless you happened to have spent some time in the Eastern part of the world, you probably will not be very familiar with the Orthodox Church. The Orthodox Church traces its roots back to the early church and has been the predominant Church in the Eastern world since that time.…

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Credo: I Believe

“Christian, what do you believe?” In gatherings of the church, such questions are typically followed by recitations of the Apostles’ or Nicene Creeds. While some may balk at the inclusion of creeds in a worship service, many Christians have found these short summaries of core Christian doctrine helpful for unifying…

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Metaphors for Sanctification

In the third chapter of Colossians, Paul provides several metaphors for the believer’s growth in holiness. As a result of the believer’s union with Christ, they are to put some things to death, put off some things that they used to wear, and put on new things that resemble the…

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Authentic Ministry

Paul provides a glimpse of his ministry among the Thessalonians that shows us what authentic ministry looks like. Let’s see what we can learn from his example as he describes this for the Thessalonians. We’re using content from the CSB Life Connections Study Bible to shed light on his example…

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Living in the Light

There’s a clear difference between believers and unbelievers, a difference that is as stark as that between black and white, light and darkness. The source of this difference is God himself, since he is light and there is no darkness in him at all. John tells us that this difference…

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Joy for the Barren

Through the prophet Isaiah, God promised that one day his people would be fruitful beyond all measure. Their shame, disgrace, and vulnerability would be taken away and their joy restored. Let’s see how God uses the picture of the barren, widowed, and divorced woman to show his people that their…

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Revivals and Awakenings

While most of the church’s growth over the centuries has been marked by slow and steady progress, there have been remarkable works of God when the church grew rapidly in a rather short amount of time. Historians have typically referred to these supernatural works of God as revivals or awakenings.…

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Idlers and Meddlers

If you’ve ever spent any time in the workforce, then I’m willing to bet that you’re well-acquainted with the idler and the meddler. Some people work harder at avoiding work than they do in actually performing their job. Paul calls them idlers, while we may know them more as slackers.…

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What is Church Discipline?

At the first sound of it, the practice of church discipline can catch people off guard. Discipline can give off some pretty negative vibes. Plus, when we hear of discipline in the context of the church, it doesn’t fit in with our concept of a loving community. That’s where we…

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The Golden Rule: Doing Unto Others

Everyone agrees that the Golden Rule is a good ethic to follow. Everyone agrees that it’s a principle they seek to live by. And yet, how often do we practice it? If we’re being honest, it doesn’t really seem that often! Rather, retaliation or manipulation seem to be the ethics…

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