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An Everyday Example

Brothers and sisters, let me take an example from everyday life. Just as no one can set aside or add to a human covenant that has been duly established, so it is in this case. The promises were spoken to Abraham … Continue reading

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Paul Applies his Story

You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard? … Continue reading

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Paul and Peter

 When Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself from the Gentiles … Continue reading

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Paul’s Story Continues

Then after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem, this time with Barnabas. I took Titus along also. I went in response to a revelation and, meeting privately with those esteemed as leaders, I presented to them the gospel that I preach … Continue reading

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Paul Shares His Story

Galatians 1:11-24 Here in the second part of Galatians 1, Paul shares his personal story, and in doing so, I see a twofold purpose. First, he wants to make it clear to the Galatians that he is a reliable teacher; … Continue reading

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The Climax of the Ages

But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. 2 Peter 3:10 Here we are … Continue reading

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Peter’s Application

I must admit that this is my very favorite chapter of Peter’s… it’s awesome!  It clearly and directly tells us what the point of everything else is.  Why did he go on in chapter 2 about false teachers: Why the big … Continue reading

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Peter the Prophet

This post is hard to write. The text in 2 Peter Chapter 2, doesn’t lend itself to being broken down into “bite-sized” pieces upon which to easily chew on one at a time, rather it is one big thought.  Reflecting … Continue reading

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Sunday Sermon Notes: September 30, 2018

Title: It’s time to get a clue boys! Text: Mark 8:1-21 Mark 8:1-13 Parallel Texts: Matthew 15:32-16:4 Once again, we are near the Sea of Galilee with Jesus, the disciples and a very large crowd of people. Apparently they have … Continue reading

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Sunday Sermon Notes: September 23, 2018

Title: Dogs, Demons and Healing Well Text: Mark 7:24-37 Parallel Text: Matthew 15:21-37 A quick reading of this text will tell us that Jesus heals someone’s daughter, but quick readings don’t always yield the whole story, for there are those … Continue reading

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