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The Exaltation of Christ

One of the neglected doctrines of modern Christology is the exaltation of Christ. While many of our churches likely give due attention to the death and resurrection of Christ, we often fail to see the connection between Christ’s death, resurrection, and exaltation (or ascension). The reality is that the exaltation…

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Trees and Rivers

One of the notable features of the structure of the Bible is that it ends where it begins. The story of the Bible is bookended by references to trees and rivers (and a lot of other things!). Let’s focus on this feature by looking specifically at the tree of life.…

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The Theological Message of Ephesians

Ephesians is probably one of the best books in the Bible for explaining the eternal purpose of God. We may even describe it as a summary of God’s eternal purpose. Let’s look at how the NIV Study Bible summarizes the theological message of Ephesians. This will help us get a…

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Growing Under God’s Rule

Now that God has established his rule in Christ, what does he intend for those under his rule? He intends for the subjects of his rule to conform to the standards of his rule, to live out the character and quality of his kingdom. We get a glimpse of what…

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Drawing Near

How can sinners draw near to the living and true God? How can those who have dirty hands and hearts enter into his presence? The author of Hebrews asserts that not only can sinners draw near to God, but they must do so if they are to avoid God’s judgment.…

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Imprecatory Psalms: Should We Curse Our Enemies?

Some Christians have long struggled with how to understand the imprecatory psalms. Just what exactly is an imprecatory psalm, you ask? Imprecation means to curse. Therefore, an imprecatory psalm is a psalm that invokes God to curse the psalmist’s enemies. While we can perhaps understand their significance in the storyline…

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Shrouded in Controversy

After the crucifixion of Jesus, the Gospels tell us Joseph of Arimathea buried him. Mark says, “Joseph bought some linen cloth, took down the body, wrapped it in the linen, and placed it in a tomb cut out of rock” (Mk. 15:46). While we direct most of our attention to…

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Feasting With Jesus

It’s amazing to me how often feasting shows up in the Gospels. The many occasions of Jesus feasting with his disciples, sinners, or religious leaders form the backdrop and the substance of many of his teachings. And feasting even provided ammunition for his enemies! Remember that Jesus told the religious…

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O Taste and See that the Lord is Good

Psalm 34 was written by David after he fled Gath while he was on the run from Saul. In this psalm he praises the Lord for delivering him from all his troubles. He also invites other God-fearers to personally experience the goodness of God themselves. Let’s learn more about how…

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