As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
“The Four Cs of Doctrinal History Series…Contrary to its name, the creed was not written by the Apostles themselves. However, everything written in it reflects apostolic teaching, and therefore can rightly be called the Apostles’ Creed.” - P&D
“In this series, we will explore the overlap of a few ancient heresies with the modern Western worldview in order to articulate a Christian response or alternative.” - IFWE
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Many lists of New covenant verses do not include Isaiah 52:13-53:12. But I believe there is justification for using it as at least a supporting passage for the study of the New covenant. Allow me to explain my reasons for this.
“For all its strict view of perseverance, Bunyan manages to pastorally describe meditation on the Word, trusting in God’s promises, the power of prayer, fleeing temptation, living by grace, maintaining spiritual disciplines and ultimately leaning on the sustaining grace of God that is the ground and cause of it all.” - Churches Without Chests
“While the idea that this area houses the legendary life-raft — an object central to Christianity, Judaism and Islam — is a topic of dispute, recent scans appear to indicate that it could be the case.” - NY Post
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With the election of a Chicagoan, Cardinal Robert Prevost, to be the first American pope, the world was understandably intrigued. His selection of the papal name Leo XIV only added to the public’s fascination with him—and mounting speculation regarding the type of international ecclesiastical leader that Leo might become.
“Separating absolute truths from passages admitting to real-life exceptions is a challenge that has daunted even the most scholarly interpreters…..These principles yield five questions that can offer an aid to pastors and church leaders in helping their flocks observe Proverbs’ timeless truths.” - BJU Seminary
“So, the king who couldn’t keep a secret from God was now demanding that his soldier go and arrest this prophet…Do you see the hole in his logic? Would they sneak up on him? Perhaps wear camouflage? Ninja-style?” - Richard Bargas
“I am very pleased that it’s now receiving further attention with the exhibition in Mainz Cathedral…as a highlight in the year of the 625th birthday of the great inventor Johannes Gutenberg.” - CPost
“We grasp the horror of human evil only when we focus on God’s standards and on the atonement necessary to satisfy them.” - Randy Alcorn
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