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“For this I was born and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth” (John 18:37). “The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil” (1 John 3:8; cf. Hebrews 2:14-15). “Those who are well have no … READ MORE
The following is adapted from the notes of F.E. Marsh, coming soon the the BLB. Previous posts in this series: part 1 part 2 Different characteristics of Christ which appear for us in Hebrews 9 & 10. As the Exalted Man in … READ MORE
The following is adapted from the notes of F.E. Marsh, available at BLB. Previous posts in this series: part 1 As the Substitute, to suffer. “so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, … READ MORE
The following is adapted from the notes of F.E. Marsh, available at BLB. Different characteristics of Christ which appears for us in Hebrews 9 & 10. As the Propitiation, to atone. “he entered once for all into the holy places, not by … READ MORE
I’ve got a bit of a love-hate relationship with Christmas, or at least a lot of the trappings surrounding it. The struggle to create a “perfect” Christmas, the whole Christmas-karma nonsense… But one of the things I desperately struggle with is our … READ MORE
We ought always to reflect on the profound reality of the Incarnation. Over the course of time, we have added a bunch of cultural traditions to the celebration of the Christmas season, which is absolutely fine, but at the same time we want to take … READ MORE
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 KJV The season is … READ MORE
"Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son." —Colossians 1:12, 13. In … READ MORE
Daniel 2:14-23 14 Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Arioch the captain of the king's guard, which was gone forth to slay the wise [men] of Babylon: 15 He answered and said to Arioch the king's captain, Why [is] the decree [so] hasty … READ MORE
God created us to be in relationship with Himself and with others. In eternity there will only be two things other than God: His Word and His children. If this is the case, it should challenge us to seek more God-honoring relationships now. There … READ MORE