Romans 7
Released from the Law...
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In this passage we come to the last of the seven I am statements. Jesus says, “I am the true Vine.” Jesus uses this illustration to teach his disciples what the only way of bearing fruit comes from. Here are two things to notice....
John 9
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now I am found, WAS BLIND, BUT NOW I SEE. In December of 1772 John Newton started to write the song that is so well known, Amazing Grace. I am not aware of every verse that inspired John Newton to write this song, but I do suspect that John 9 could have been used. If it wasn’t, it is still a very fitting line for the chapter we are studying today. Here are some points....
John 7
Today we come to one of the celebrations of Israel that holds much significance for us today. Let’s dive in....
Romans 4
The nature of faith...
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General Revelation and the Judgement of God...
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None is Righteous and Justification by Faith in Christ Jesus...
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Joseph is reunited with his father. ...
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Both Jew and Greek have no excuse for their sin and God will judge all because he shows no partiality...
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The Resurrection...
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The Crucifixion of Christ...
Keep ReadingGenesis 41
Joseph was cast out of his home in Canaan; Jesus voluntarily left his home in heaven. Jesus was likewise falsely accused. Jesus likewise did not defend himself. Jesus likewise was abandoned by those that he had helped in the time of his greatest need. Much more than Joseph, Jesus suffered alone. And in a much greater way, Jesus experienced the lowest form of humiliation, d...
Keep ReadingGenesis 40
More than any of the other patriarchs, Joseph’s life parallels the life of Christ. Today and tomorrow we will focus in on the similarities in terms of humiliation and exaltation, and see how it relates to our salvation. For chapter 40, our focus will be on the process of humiliation suffered by Joseph....
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