If God is For Us
Recalling Paul’s Corinthian mission where he resolved to preach nothing but “Christ and him crucified,” he embraced the same principle in writing […]
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The God Who Writes Your Story
Comparison. It’s a thief that robs us of joy and clouds the unique purpose God has for each of us. It sneaks
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Just Do Nothing: The Free Gift of Justification
Paul tells us we are all moving toward a moment when we stand accountable before our Creator. History ends in a courtroom—a
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The Majesty of the Lion and Lamb
The Transformative Power of Sight Have you ever encountered a sight that left an indelible mark on your soul? Perhaps it was
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The Good News of a Grieving God: Anchoring Your Heavy Heart to Isaiah 53
Grief is a profound, universal human experience that shapes the contours of our emotional landscape. It is a journey through turbulent seas,
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The Roots of the Lord’s Supper
So much of our lives revolve around the meal, hunger is the body’s internal alarm clock reminding us that we need nourishment
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God is Our Refuge
Throughout the pages of the Bible, safety language infused with the imagery of refuge and towers speaks to divine protection in our
The Danger of the Cross and the Safety it Affords
In the cross, we encounter a paradox that shatters the norms of human understanding—the concept of enduring danger to ensure safety. As
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How God Provides Safety
As we continue exploring the theme of divine safety, we venture into the heart of God’s provision. We are looking at the
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God is Safe and Why it Matters
God is safe. Across eternity and through time, the Trinity has always been a community of security and sanctuary. This safety is
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This World is My Home: The Hope of the New Earth
The theme of the new heavens and new earth offers a glimpse into the ultimate restoration and renewal of God’s creation, presenting
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8 Things the Resurrection Means for You
Matthew 28:1-6- “Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went
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The Theologia Crucis: Navigating the Depths of Divine Wisdom Through the Cross
The theologia crucis, or theology of the cross, serves as a transformative theological lens that invites us to explore the profound interplay
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Penal Substitution: The Ultimate Act of Love and Justice
Penal substitution, a foundational theological concept, shines a spotlight on the intersection of God’s love and justice. This theme centers on Christ’s
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Double Imputation: The Divine Exchange of Grace and Salvation
The theme of double imputation touches on the transformative exchange of Christ’s righteousness for our sins—a concept central to the heart of
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The Eternal Generation of the Son: Unveiling the Inner Life of God
The theme of the eternal generation of the Son explores the mystery of the eternal relationship between the Father and the Son
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The Death of Death: The Assurance of the Resurrection
The theme of the resurrection stands as a cornerstone of Christian faith, representing the ultimate victory over death through the power of
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The Gospel and the Ground
All themes in the Bible connect to the gospel. Since the last few posts have been on the ground, it is worth
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Justification: Embracing God’s Gift of Righteousness and Redemption
Justification, put plainly, is about the nature of God’s gift of righteousness; it is the divine act of declaring a sinner righteous
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Whether One May Flee From a Deadly Plague (1527)
Here is a must read gem from Martin Luther’s life and ministry. This entire post is taken from T.F. Lull’s book Martin Luther’s Basic
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Comprehensive Depravity: Analyzing the Depths of Humanity’s Brokenness and Divine Redemption
Comprehensive depravity takes a look at humanity’s fallen state and God’s redeeming grace. This truth acknowledges the pervasive effects of sin on
The Intention of the Cross in 1 Peter
There is nothing more intentional than the cross. It was the Triune design mapped before the foundation of the world (Acts 2:23, 4:27-28, 2 Tim
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Speaking the Gospel with Gentleness & Respect
Gospel witness is privilege and imperative. Called to proclaim the excellencies of him who called us from darkness to light we are
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The Lion and the Lamb
This poem is about Jesus as the Lion and the Lamb. He ferociously goes to the cross to sacrifice himself for us.
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The Pervasive Problem of Self-Justification
Oswald Bayer in his book Living By Faith: Justification and Sanctification says something strikingly true about the human race. “The world of the court
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