Category Archives: Scripture

The Gospel According to Genesis: A God Who Makes Promises, Part 2

Posted on January 16, 2020 by

There are a couple of important points to make about the flood story:  The flood account reveals God’s wrath against sin.  The flood story makes clear that God’s wrath is kindled because of sin. We’re reminded of the foundational truth … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Read Your Bible

Posted on January 14, 2020 by

These guys with Messenger International point out something fascinating about the power of reading the Bible four times a week. God’s Word is powerful. Reading the Bible 4X per week from Messenger International on Vimeo.

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The Gospel According to Genesis: A God Who Creates, Part 3

Posted on January 8, 2020 by

We’ve been talking about the biblical truth that God is our Creator. But the biblical story points to a force that works against God’s purposes in creation. It’s a force that undoes the good of God’s original creation. In this … Continue reading →

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The Gospel According to Genesis: A God Who Creates, Part 2

Posted on January 7, 2020 by

The Bible begins with this universal truth: God is the Creator. Not only are we all created by God; we’re also created a particular way, for a particular purpose. According to Genesis 1:27, all humanity bears the image of God.  … Continue reading →

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The Gospel According to Genesis: A God Who Creates, Part 1

Posted on January 6, 2020 by

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.  Genesis 1:1 With these words, God sets out to tell the most epic story of all.  The Bible is the story of the God who creates. That’s one of the foundational … Continue reading →

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Somewhere South of Atlanta: What Makes for Peace

Posted on January 1, 2020 by

So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding. Romans 14:19 I had about 12 hours of “windshield time” yesterday as we drove home from Florida — lots of time to think. I started thinking about … Continue reading →

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