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June 16 sermon notes on forgiveness from Lk.7
June 16 Lk. 7:36-8:3 I have said repeatedly that the church could do a better job in definition and process on certain basic notions of the faith. I wrote my bible study on judge not out of this notion, I always use forgiveness as an example. I think we do better in… Continue reading
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1 Timothy 5:9-14 – A Widow in Need
[The audio for this week’s evening service is available at Sermon.net, as is a PDF file of the notes for the service. You should be able to download the audio directly with this link, if you prefer (right-click, save ... Continue reading
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Is Jesus the Jewish Messiah? The Messianic Task
Introduction When it comes to the relationship between Judaism and Christianity, the dividing point focuses on the Messiahship of Jesus. Today, Christians read passages in the Hebrew Bible and respond, “Why can’t the Jewish people see that the Messiah is supposed to suffer, die, and rise from the de … Continue reading
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Slightly Imperfect…
There’s a slightly imperfect sale going on at Christian Book Distributors. If you love a bargain, like I do… check out this sale. Bottom of the barrel prices on top of the content books, gifts, music and what not. There are Bible study books, cookbooks… Continue reading
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The Call to Deliver
Live creatively, friends. If someone falls into sin, forgivingly restore him, saving your critical comments for yourself. You might be needing forgiveness before the day’s out. Stoop down and reach out to those who are oppressed. Share their burdens, and so complete Christ’s law. If you think you ar Continue reading
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New Articles on Old Themes
I’m going to have to see if I can remember to go back and follow the subsequent rounds to see what else he writes. The passages he references are some of the key ones I mentally refer back to when considering how to view policy and… Continue reading
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Is God simple or Complex?
I have dealt with the issue before, “Is God complex?” about a year ago. I’m not satisfied with my answer because I got off on a tangent. The idea that God is complex and that somehow that disproves God or makes it harder to believe in God, … Continue reading
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Sermon 16th June 2013
Today, one of our Lay Readers, Trevor Tayleur, continues our study of the book of 1 John. The reading is from 1 John 3 verses 11-24. Love One Another This is a story told by a man called Orson: “Once I saw this guy … Continue reading
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From Why to Because
A Re-post from http://recoveringseminarian.wordpress.com/2013/01/16/from-why-to-because/ I long for certainty. I yearn to know, to analyze, to grasp the ins and outs of everything that happens in our world. I like reason, and I like knowing the reason for everything. When … Continue reading
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The gospel according to McCoskrie, Rankin and Tamaki
1 in 4 kiwi kids (270,000) live in poverty. That is an appalling statistic in any country. The Vote has put three relatively wealthy ‘middle-class’ people on the affirmative side of child poverty in NZ; essentially arguing that socio-economic realities are irrelevant, basically pinning the sole blam Continue reading
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Agnostics by the passage of time
Too Easily Offended? [Good] morning Jane or good afternoon in Bahrain. Thanks for another very thoughtful reply. I don’t know Dr. Moore and I’m very willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, that he is an earnest person. I believe he is wrong when… Continue reading
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The White Voice: John King Protests 2013 Kentuckiana Gay Pride Parade In Louisville, Kentucky
Since June is Gay Pride Month, many American cities stage gay pride parades. But the voice of opposition was raised at the parade in Louisville, Kentucky. John King, who runs The White Voice website, decided to let people know that there are still many of … Continue reading
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Lights, Cowboy, Action by Lesley Ann McDaniel
It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author … Continue reading
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Is Keynesian economics actually Biblical?
I haven’t studied much economic theory, but of late I’ve come to appreciate the writings of Paul Krugman, a columnist for the New York Times and an economics professor at Princeton University. Krugman has identified himself as a disciple of John Maynard Keynes, the 19 Continue reading
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Dave Pack’s Eighteenth "Special Announcement"
Because Banned by HWA has devoted a lot of attention to these “special announcements” Dave Pack has been sending every Friday I decided to read this latest one, the eighteenth one, and see what he had to say. Here is … Continue reading
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