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NT Doctrine — Hebrews 8

It is critical here that we read this passage with a Hebrew mind, for it refers to Hebrew Scripture and oral lore. As noted in the previous chapter, the covenant under which Melchizedek served was the original covenant of faith … Continue reading

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Not Today

Break today. The Lord is at work and there are things that take priority over the scheduled message. Tune in tomorrow for more on Bomans’ book. For now, there’s this message: The greatest miracle is when the Lord changes what’s … Continue reading

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NT Doctrine — Hebrews 5

The Covenant of Moses was not the root of divine revelation. It was a distinctly temporary arrangement, solely for the Nation of Israel during a specific period of time until things were ripe for the ultimate revelation in Christ. Thus, … Continue reading

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Readiness without Limits

Do you understand the joy of testing? God binds the Bible; it does not bind Him. He is the ultimate free agent, the only one in a position to have His will every time in every thing. There are a … Continue reading

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Long Before We Got There

Yesterday was both wonderful and awful for me. There is a common myth among believers that if you are suffering misfortune, it’s because you said or did something to which the Devil objects. You must be speaking the truth, because … Continue reading

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Would Love to Have You

We could sum it up like this: We are the gospel message. We live by faith and conviction. We bow the knee to Christ as Lord. We obey the Covenant, and that is Jesus’ command to love each other as … Continue reading

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Salvation Is Not in Your Head

Radix Fidem doctrine: The key issue is personal loyalty to Christ. What you may or may not know about Him, and what you believe about the Bible and its contents, will not send you to Heaven or Hell. This is … Continue reading

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Opportunities Are Rising

I’m writing this late the night before because I can’t sleep. There’s too much noise in my soul. I write my convictions. My human talents are just the vehicle; the content is from my heart. My heart says we shall … Continue reading

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Make Room for It

Jesus chose His disciples. He knew what He was getting. You’ll notice His plans had nothing to do with efficiency, nor even effectiveness. His plans had to do more with salvaging people already marginalized by their society. It was all … Continue reading

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The Mission Is Never Complete

Peace with God is a gift. You don’t make it; you receive it. Then you learn how to feed it and care for it so that it grows and consumes your life. If it doesn’t have you, you don’t have … Continue reading

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