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Good News: The Gospel of Jesus Christ by John MacArthur (Book Review)
Understanding who Jesus is is essential in understanding the good news that is the Gospel. Without Him, there is no Gospel! So not only does it begin with Him but it ends with Him. Christ is the Gospel through and through in which the church must know. Pastor-teacher John MacArthur looks at several aspects…
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Our Invitation to Rest
“Come to me, who all heavy burdened and I will give you rest” -Matthew 11:28 As we come to realize, we are indeed weary and heavy laden people. The spiritual poverty is real. The desolation of the soul exists worldwide. Many methods have undertaken to ease the restlessness. The end result? More restlessness! You know…
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Truth or Territory- A Biblical Approach to Spiritual Warfare By Jim Osman (Book Review)
Spiritual warfare is often a hot topic in the church today. This book addresses two views on spiritual warfare: Truth (Scripture) or Territory (beyond Scripture), hence the title. Deliverance ministries are all the rage these days. With the latest strategies, methodologies, and revelations, non-discerning people are sure to be swept off their feet. Yet these…
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Our Shining Savior
“The Light shines in the darkness and the darkness cannot overcome it” John 1:5 Happy Monday everyone! Today I will announce that I will write devotionals every Monday! What better way to start the week with a brief devotional to get your minds upon the things of God. Today I want to share a verse…
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Theology Matters 6: Biblical Theology
As we learn the Bible, we learn it’s progression as the unfolding story of redemption. Consider the puzzle as it is comprised of many pieces. Each piece is different, not displaying the full puzzle on it’s own. It may give an idea, but a relatively small one at that. It is vague at best. However,…
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Let Nothing Hold You Back
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set…
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Theology Matters 5: Systematic Theology
As we continue in this wonderful series on Theology Matters, today I want to discuss systematic theology and its importance to the church. Normally, systematic theology is reserved for seminaries, when it applies to all Christians. What is systematic theology? It is looking at the different doctrines of the Bible. It is systematic in the…
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Theology Matters 4: Holy Spirit
More than a force, but a Person Ah the Holy Spirit, otherwise known as the third Person in the Trinity. He is first seen “hovering over the waters” (Gen. 1:2), as well as partaking in the creation of man (Gen 1:26-28). He likewise is seen all throughout the OT in prophets, priests and kings. Also…
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God, Greed and (Prosperity Gospel): How Truth Overwhelms a Life Built on Lies by Costi Hinn
Costi Hinn’s book takes us through his spiritual journey from his upbringing in the prosperity gospel, to his desire in serving alongside his uncle Benny Hinn- one of the biggest names in the Word of Faith/prosperity gospel. Discussed in the book is Costi’s gradual concerns of his family’s theological beliefs to his conversion, including exposure…
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No Bible = No Discernment
“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” Hosea 4:6 In this day and age, messages across churches today are superficial at best. It is water-less clouds, fruitless and twice dead trees (Jude 12). It is all form; no substance. It is merely a shell without an interior. Yet such messages are preached to the…