Lately I've been thinking about the debt we Christians owe, but cannot repay. I've taught on it, and posts have appeared on this blog about that debt. (See What a Debt We Owe and Repaying the Debt of Gratitude) But today, I want to get practical. Before that, though, let me challenge you in thought. …
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Israel: Saving the Lives of Those Who Hate Them
Chaos reigns in Syria. While government forces, rebel groups, ISIS, Russia and others wrestle for control of Syria (and its stockpiles of WMD), innocent (and some not-so-innocent) people find themselves in harm's way. When medical attention is needed, more and more are either fleeing or being taken to Israel for medical care. Why? Because they …
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David: A Pre-Incarnate Picture of Jesus
We ended yesterday's discussion with a question: Is it possible the return of King Jesus to Jerusalem was foretold by or through David? I think it is possible. Let's examine 2 Samuel 19 for some insight. To set a bit of context: Though Israel won a battle, King David lost his son, Absalom. King David was …
God’s Faithfulness to His Chosen People
Welcome back friends! Ready to dive in? Romans 11 tells us that God's calling to His people is absolute, but key foundational truths in Romans 9 and 10 will help us understand Romans 11. If you missed those discussions, you will find them here: The Biblical Blueprint for Jewish-Christian Relations Salvation is for Gentiles AND …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 