From the Archives – Making Church History Relevant for Pastors & Students (Part 1)
From Faith Pulpit, Summer 2015. Used by permission, all rights reserved.
Should Christians Prepare for the Antichrist?
Should Christians prepare for the Antichrist? If the answer is in the affirmative, what does that preparation look like? I’ve asked this question on numerous occasions.
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The Kingdom of God in Luke (Part 5)
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The King Enters Jerusalem and Weeps
After the Parable of the Pounds (Minas) Luke records three related episodes: The Triumphal Entry (Lk. 19:28-40), Jesus Weeping over Jerusalem (Lk. 19:41-44), and the Temple Cleansing (Lk. 19:45-48).
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Jesus Is Jehovah, Part 4: “Call upon the Name of the LORD”
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“The third New Testament example of applying an Old Testament YHWH citation to Jesus appears more than once … It appears at the very beginning of this proclamation, in Peter’s sermon at Pentecost.” - Olinger
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Three New Tools That Make a Huge Difference
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“I have pretty much stuck with those same tools and with that same system, save for a few minor tweaks here and there… In the past year, though, I have discovered a few new tools that have swiftly made a big difference to my life.” - Challies
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Uncovering the Tao of C.S. Lewis
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The Abolition of Man “has proved very effective at alerting several generations of readers to the very idea that there is a substantive case to suggest that 1) humans don’t somehow create morality and 2) the human mind itself bears the imprint of a universal natural morality that doesn’t change.” - Samuel Gregg
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Historical Theology for the Church – a review
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“Sixteen authors contribute essays dealing with specific topics through four major periods of church history, including the editors, Duesing and Finn. As mentioned, Duesing provides the introduction and Finn adds a conclusion to complete the work.” - Don Johnson
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Does Matthew 5:17-20 Teach That Christians Are Under the Law?
Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. 18 For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
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Creating a Fruitful Workplace
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“As we itemize the characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit, imagine a workplace that is filled with these characteristics: ‘The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.’” - IFWE
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Jesus Is Jehovah - John and Isaiah 6
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“…lest there be any doubt about the reference, Isaiah later exclaims, “Mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts!” (Is 6.5). And John, the inspired Evangelist, says that it’s Jesus.” - Olinger
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