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John MacArthur and Struggling with Biblical Sufficiency, Part 2

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

This is a continuation of yesterday’s “meditation” on John MacArthur and “Chapter 1: Embracing the Authority and Sufficiency of Scripture” from his book Think Biblically: Recovering a Christian Worldview. If you haven’t done so already, read Part 1 before continuing … Continue reading →

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Save Me!

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

A guy is riding his motorcycle down a mountain road when suddenly he loses control and goes hurtling off the cliff. As he’s sailing through the air, he shouts out: “God! Please make a miracle! Save me!” Within moments his … Continue reading →

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Judging Outside the Box

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

Courage enables a person to say what is on his mind. This is wonderful for someone who has deep respect for other people. He realizes that each person is created in the image of the Creator and therefore he has … Continue reading →

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Squiggle

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

And the Lord said to Job: “Shall a faultfinder contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it.” Then Job answered the Lord and said: “Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer you? … Continue reading →

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Gathering Jerusalem

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance. -Acts 28:30-31 So ends Luke’s … Continue reading →

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Behar-Bechukotai: Christians by Choice

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

But if you will not listen to me and will not do all these commandments, if you spurn my statutes, and if your soul abhors my rules, so that you will not do all my commandments, but break my covenant, … Continue reading →

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The Sabbath Breaker: A Book Review

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Once it happened that the Master and his disciples walked in the holy city of Jerusalem on the Sabbath day when they encountered a man blind from birth. Our Master spat on the ground, made clay of the spittle, and … Continue reading →

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In the Midst of the Flaming God

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Question: The writings of Kabbalah and Chassidism speak of four worlds—Atzilut, Beriah, Yetzirah and Asiyah. Where are these “worlds”? Why haven’t any of them been discovered yet? Response: When I try to relate to these worlds, I picture each of … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Messianic Judaism: The Last and Greatest King

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

The Messiah precedes creation, precedes the nations, precedes the election of Israel, precedes the historical reality of the Jewish people. Apart from the Messiah these other realities would not be. They are because the Messiah first is, and because the Father wills … Continue reading →

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Pop!

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

Author’s note: I started writing this on very little sleep, which means that my internal filter, normally thinner than most bloggers, is approaching full transparency. I’m sure when I wake up tomorrow, things will look better, but right now, my … Continue reading →

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