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Christ is... 1. ...the true Light, to illuminate. John 1:9 - "The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world." 2. ...the true Bread, to satisfy. John 6:32 - "Jesus then said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not … READ MORE
It's an interesting question, but one that has been asked, in one form or another, by several people. Last week, we published a blog post that celebrated God's desire to win glory for Himself. Admittedly, this concept of seeking glory for oneself can … READ MORE
Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. (1 Corinthians … READ MORE
It was not because you were more in number than any other people that the Lord set his love on you and chose you, for you were the fewest of all peoples, but it is because the Lord loves you and is keeping the oath that he swore to your fathers, that … READ MORE
[The following quote is a supplement to our recent post on God's omniscience] To the believer, the fact of God’s omniscience is a truth fraught with much comfort. In times of perplexity he says with Job, “But He knoweth the way that I take” (23:10). … READ MORE
There is a lot of buzz on the Internet these days about the Trinitarian nature of Christianity. Is the doctrine of the Trinity true? Is it important? Is it essential? For many Christians, the doctrine of the Trinity is given very little thought. We … READ MORE
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12 … READ MORE
These moving videos might just mess you up. Have some tissue nearby. Watch this first: http://vimeo.com/9796056 Then watch this: http://vimeo.com/19644172 God's grace is sufficient, indeed. Hallelujah. … READ MORE
Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and election sure... (2 Peter 1:10) What is the evidence that we are born of God? We have the question answered in John's first Epistle. Seven times we find the words "Born of God" … READ MORE
Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure. (Psalm 147:5) And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me, and he said to me, "Say, Thus says the LORD: So you think, O house of Israel. For I know the things that come into … READ MORE