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Category Archives: Eschatology
He Does Not Keep Silence
Psalm 50:1-6 The Mighty One, God the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth. Our God comes; he does not keep silence; … Continue reading
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Knowing Jesus: Alpha and Omega
Sermon Thesis: Jesus as the Alpha and the Omega. Sermon Texts: Revelation 1:8; Revelation 22:12-13; Colossians 3:1-4 Today we wrap up our Knowing Jesus series by looking at one final name for Jesus that we find in the Scriptures. This … Continue reading
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Judge? Good News?
A little extra thought here. How is it good news that Jesus is the judge of the living and the dead? It’s actually good news for those who have suffered, those who have experienced oppression. Look at what Simon Peter … Continue reading
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Fall Retreat
I had the opportunity recently to speak at our Middle School Fall Retreat. From my youth ministry days, fall retreat was always my favorite event. And I have to say, it was a real blessing to me to be able … Continue reading
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All Things New
I wrote this in the sand at the beach 10 years ago after we lost Sunny’s Dad. This line has become especially meaningful to me over the years. For my money, there is no better succinct summary of the Gospel.
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A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken
See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject him who warns from heaven. At that … Continue reading
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The Wonderful Cross: Justification, Part 2
In Romans 4, Paul talks about how Abraham’s faith was credited to him as righteousness. This is a fascinating word and the concept it describes is a key feature of God’s Good News. The Greek word translated as “credited” is … Continue reading
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The Wonderful Cross: Christus Victor, Part 2
This is what John sees next in his vision: I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain … Revelation 5:6 And when the Lamb takes the scroll, all of heaven sings a new song: “Worthy are you … Continue reading
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The Wonderful Cross: Christus Victor, Part 1
As we continue our series on the cross and the atoning work of Jesus, we turn our attention to the picture of Jesus as the worthy champion. This is called the Christus Victor view of atonement, the idea that in … Continue reading
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A Theological Interpretation of U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”
In 1987, U2 released their critically-acclaimed album, The Joshua Tree. The second single from the record, “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” went on to become one of the band’s biggest hits, ranking on numerous “best rock songs … Continue reading
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