Category Archives: Gospel

Book Review: The Naked Gospel

Disclosure: This book was provided to me free of charge by The Ooze Viral Bloggers. I recently received a copy of Andrew Farley’s book The Naked Gospel: The Truth You May Never Hear in Church. The back jacket alone was … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 15

17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 14

You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the … Continue reading →

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Easter Thoughts: Resurrection

Today I had the opportunity to worship at my “home church”, College Hills in Lebanon, Tennessee. When you’re in full time ministry, there aren’t a lot of opportunities to go back “home” for Sunday service; in my 10+ years of … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 13

You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. — Matthew 5.13 … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 12

10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12Rejoice and be … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 11

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. — Matthew 5.9 We often define peace as an absence of violence. This is not a terrible way to define peace, just an incomplete one. The Hebrews used … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 9

Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy. — Matthew 5.7 The gift of mercy is linked to the act of mercy. Jesus demonstrates this in the Lord’s Prayer when He prays, “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 8

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. — Matthew 5.6 I find it interesting that Jesus doesn’t say “Blessed are the righteous”. In a culture like ours — one that is so individualistic … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 7

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. — Matthew 5.5 The Beatitudes operate on a counter-intuitive level. At first blush, we might wonder if Jesus has missed it on this one. The meek? Inherit the earth? I … Continue reading →

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