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Sibbes: “Christ will swallow up death in victory”

Posted on March 10, 2015 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

"He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces" (Isaiah 25:8 KJV) Death is here represented to us under the word victory, as a combatant, as one that we are to fight with, a Captain. And then here … READ MORE

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Spurgeon, Inerrancy, and What We Still Need Today

Posted on March 6, 2015 Posted by Dave Jenkins

Charles Haddon Spurgeon’s influence today is felt more than ever, as he is the most published Christian author in church history.1 He is often quoted in sermons, articles, books, tweets, and other quote-worthy mediums among Christians. Helmut … READ MORE

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What Is the Doctrine of Inerrancy?

Posted on March 3, 2015 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

The following is from Don Stewart's FAQs on Blue Letter Bible. One of the terms used in describing the nature of the Bible is "inerrancy." While inerrancy is not a biblical term, but rather a theological term, it does express a biblical truth. … READ MORE

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We Have No Good Beyond God

Posted on February 26, 2015 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

(The following is adapted from our F.E. Marsh commentaries) The believer in Christ must always say, along with the Psalmist, "I have no good apart from you" (Psalm 16:2 ESV). Consider the way this fleshes out in the following truths: 1. In … READ MORE

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Persecution: An Unpopular Promise

Posted on February 23, 2015 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

"Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution." (2 Timothy 3:12) This promise in 2 Timothy 3 guarantees persecution for serious believers in Jesus Christ. In a church world where many treasure comfort and … READ MORE

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Android Users, We Have Great News for You

Posted on February 19, 2015 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

You asked for it. We listened. We prayed. God provided. … READ MORE

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David’s Psalm 51: A Prayer of Repentance

Posted on February 18, 2015 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

"Have mercy upon me, O God, According to Your lovingkindness; According to the multitude of Your tender mercies, Blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin." (Psalm 51:1-2) This psalm was born … READ MORE

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Luther: We need God to keep us humble

Posted on February 17, 2015 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

"God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble." (James 4:6) The ministers of the Gospel should be men who are not too easily affected by praise or criticism, but simply speak out the benefit and the glory of Christ and seek the salvation of … READ MORE

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Three Reasons Why Reading the Bible May Feel Like a Chore

Posted on February 12, 2015 Posted by Aaron Armstrong

Christian, if studying the Bible isn’t really your thing, can we chat for a minute? While Christianity isn’t dependent upon our academic inclinations, nor our interest in reading in general—to suggest those who are illiterate, have a learning … READ MORE

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What to Pray for When You’re Feeling Spiritual Weak

Posted on February 10, 2015 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

"For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth that is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that … READ MORE

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