Tag: scripture
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Genesis 2: The Garden Of Eden
In the Beyond the Basics Bible Study Podcast, Dan Snyder discusses Genesis chapter two. The chapter recounts the creation story from a more personal perspective, emphasizing the importance of rest on the seventh day and God’s creation of Adam and Eve. Snyder highlights various themes, such as rest in Christ, the role of men and…
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The Kingdom Of Heaven
This is the first in a series about eternal rewards. Kingdoms are weird. I mean, think about it. I live in the United States of America and have for my entire life. I know that is the case for most of you, my esteemed readers. The idea of a kingdom is a completely foreign concept…
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Genesis 1: Creation
In this episode of the Beyond the Basics Bible Study Podcast, the host delves into Genesis chapter one, highlighting the creation of the world in six days and the introduction of God as the main character. Discussions range from the nature of God to the purpose of human creation, with implications drawn to the Trinity…
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The Mind Of Christ
We hear a lot about identity these days, both in the Church and out of it. “Gender identity” is a term that has made its way into common modern vernacular. Of course, in the Church we hear about our identity in Christ all the time. Identity is essential to becoming fulfilled human beings. Without identity…
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He Built This City
Eternity. Have you ever thought about what we will do for eternity? I mean, really thought about it? What will we do? Where will we live? What will we eat? Will we eat? Who will we hang out with? How will we get around? Will we travel? Will we work? What will we talk about?…
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Priestly Oil
Jesus was a pretty confusing guy sometimes. He used to speak in all these weird short stories called “parables” in order to illustrate His point, except for then everyone had to try to figure out what He meant because these parables weren’t exactly clear, because were they talking about Israel? or God? or the world?…
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Nothing But The Blood
What can wash away my sin?/Nothing but the blood of Jesus/What can make me whole again?/Nothing but the blood of Jesus/Oh precious is the flow/That makes me white as snow/No other fount I know/Nothing but the blood of Jesus! If you’ve spent much time in a church you’ve probably heard those lyrics. Written by Robert…
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Day And Night
Over the weekend Gina and I attended a luncheon hosted by Abide Church in Brandon, FL. During the luncheon we had the opportunity to listen to a panel of speakers which included David Bradshaw, founder of Awaken The Dawn, and Billy Humphrey, Director of GateCity House of Prayer in Atlanta, GA. As someone who has…
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Rewarding Faithfulness
So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31) Chances are, if you’ve spent much time in a church, you’ve probably heard this verse. If you haven’t spent a whole lot of time in a church then obviously it’s much less likely you’ve heard…
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Watch. Learn. Do.
Don’t make converts. Make disciples. We hear that a lot in churches, especially in churches that are particularly good at making disciples. Maybe, also, in churches that are particularly good at making converts but not so much at making disciples. Don’t make converts. Make disciples. But what is a disciple? I mean, really? The word…
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