Category Archives: Gospel

Romans 3

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Feb. 2: Romans 3 In Romans 3, Paul answers some of the questions he laid out in the first few chapters. What makes someone righteous before God? It certainly isn’t the law. V20, “Therefore no one will … Continue reading →

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Romans 2

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Feb. 1: Romans 2 What makes someone righteous before God? The law? Circumcision? These are the questions Paul takes up in Romans 2. He ended chapter 1 by talking about the wickedness and depravity of those who … Continue reading →

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Romans 1

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Jan. 31: Romans 1 Thanks to everyone for a great study of John. Starting today, we turn to one of the church’s most important voices — Paul — and his letter to the Romans. There are plenty … Continue reading →

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John 3

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Jason

John 3.16 is one of the landmark texts in the Christian Scriptures. It looms large, like a mountain peak, towering above all other verses in our collective consciousness. With telescopic range, it encapsulates the enormity of the Gospel message in … Continue reading →

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2011 Books of the Year

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Jason

2011 marks the first time I’ve ever hit my mark of reading 52 books in a year. Going back to school had a lot to do with that, but I’m pumped. I’ve had this goal for so long, now I … Continue reading →

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Quote: Brought to the Glory of God

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Jason

The Christian gospel is not merely that Jesus died and rose again; and not merely that these events appease God’s wrath, forgive sin, and justify sinners; and not merely that this redemption gets us out of hell and into heaven; … Continue reading →

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Quote: Jesus Went the Way of the Cross

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Jason

From First Importance, a great daily reminder of the nature of the Gospel: As the captain of salvation, Jesus Christ in his earthly ministry marched from Sinai to Zion, leading captivity captive. Resisting the way of glory falsely promised by … Continue reading →

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Dangerous

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Jason

News reports broke last week of a young Indiana woman who was lying on the couch watching television when her boyfriend arrived home and surprised her by asking her to marry him. When she declined his proposal, he became so … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 25

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Jason

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not … Continue reading →

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Tragic

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Jason

The lead news story here in Alabama has to do with Harvey Updike, Jr., a Dadeville, AL resident charged with poisoning the 130-year-old trees at Toomer’s Corner in Auburn. It seems that Updike, a Bama fan, was fed up with … Continue reading →

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