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From Peter Enns: Zacchaeus gets “saved” and so can the rest of us . . . every day

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Many of us know the story of Zacchaeus the tax collector from Jericho ( Luke 19:1-10 ). Many of us are also probably stricken with paralysis at the sound of the Zacchaeus song , which [ Read More … ]

John 11-12 If anyone serves me, he must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also

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From John 11-12 When the Gentiles asked to see Jesus, it triggered his acknowledgment his hour has come. He explains what will happen to him and what it means to serve him. He is speaking [ Read More … ]

John 7-8 Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment

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From John 7-8 Jesus faced much opposition to himself and his teaching. In the gospel we see God doing new things to bring about his purposes. Our passage today highlights that even those who claim [ Read More … ]

Book Review – Rainbow, P., The Way of Salvation, The Role of Christian Obedience in Justification

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The main argument of Rainbows book is to contend against the reformers that grace inspired works after conversion are an intrinsic part of salvation and necessary in order to receive eternal life. He agrees with [ Read More … ]

John 3-4 A woman from Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.”

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From John 3-4 Nothing satisfies a persons thirst better than cool water. In today’s passage Jesus goes to an unlikely place and meets a Samaritan woman at a well. He offers her living water. Water [ Read More … ]

From Jesus Creed: Practicing Your Faith

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By Jonathan Storment Over the past few months, I have done reviews of a couple of different books that I’ve found helpful in ministry. One was Jamie Smith’s latest book “You Are What You Love” [ Read More … ]

Luke 23-24 It is written the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead. Repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations

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From Luke 23-24 Jesus has risen! But the disciples have trouble believing it. Jesus appears to them giving proof he is flesh and bone. Then he explains the scriptures which prophecy his suffering and resurrection. He gives [ Read More … ]

Luke 21-22 When you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near

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From Luke 21-22 Jesus predicts the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple. The times of the Gentiles will come and must be fulfilled. Then the Son of Man will return. Jesus instructs us to keep [ Read More … ]

Book Review – Bolton, D., Justifying Paul Among Jews and Christians? A Critical Investigation of the New Perspective on Paul in Light of Jewish-Christian Dialogue

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The purpose of this interdisciplinary dissertation is to study and analyse the New Perspective on Paul and its aftermath from the angle of Jewish-Christian relations. Its central aim is to evaluate the underlying premises at [ Read More … ]

Luke 17-18 We are unworthy servants. We have only done what was our duty.

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From Luke 17-18 Through our passage today there is an undercurrent of teachings which seek to humble those who serve Jesus. Having worked for the LORD, when you come into his presence how will you [ Read More … ]

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