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The Gospel of Luke — “An Orderly Account”… But It Is Out of Order!
“It seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, concerning the things you have been taught.” “An orderly account.” What do you think that means? For most modern Western readers, this phrase suggests a chronological (in-order) account. Our biographies
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Rehitching the Gospels to the Old Testament
When we survey the state of the church today, we find a solemn reality: many believers lack a clear understanding of our primary calling as disciples of Christ—to make disciples (Matt. 28:18–20). Look more closely and the issue becomes even more concerning. The church is producing very few disciple-makers—men and women bold enough to share
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Does James Teach Salvation by Works?
James 1:22 – “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”James 2:14 – “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?”James 2:17 – “So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” This is
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Understanding Hebrews: A Written Sermon
The book of Hebrews isn’t just a letter—it’s a written sermon originally heard in one sitting. When we break it apart, we must be careful not to miss its powerful flow and message. This post explores how recognizing Hebrews as a sermon helps us read it with clarity, connect its themes, and respond to its…