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The Words of Christ—Matthew 11:4-6
“Go and report to John what you hear and see: those who are blind receive sight and those who limp walk, those with leprosy are cleansed and those who are deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is any person who does not take offense…
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The Words of Christ—Matthew 3:15
“Allow it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.”
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John the Baptist, Jesus, and Justices: Some Thoughts Regarding the Supreme Court’s Abortion Ruling
Last week’s Supreme Court ruling overturned Roe v. Wade on the Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist. The Christian Church has historically recognized the fetus in the womb as a living human being whose life should be protected.
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The Word Became Flesh. III: Testifying to the Light (John 1:6-8)
While John the Baptist was Jesus’ forerunner, he was also an example for all who would follow Christ. We, too, must decrease so that Jesus’ presence, power, and prominence may increase in our lives and spheres of influence.
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The Baptism of Our Lord: To Fulfill All Righteousness
Jesus’ was baptized to fulfill all righteousness. Although He had no sins to confess and repent from, He took our sins upon Himself.
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Baptism: Deeper than the Water
Baptism is more than a bath. It is deeper than the water. Baptism makes visible our union with Christ. He takes our sin upon Himself. He pours His resurrection power, Spirit, and life upon us. We are united with Him. Scripture speaks frequently of the believer being “in Christ” and of Christ being in the…
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Modern-Day Elijahs X: Elijah, John the Baptist, and You and Me
How did John the Baptist manifest the Elijah spirit? More specifically, how can we, like John, manifest that spirit?
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Confession and Freedom—Proverbs 28:13
Confession is the first step to freedom. Before we can live the victorious Christian life, we have to admit that we are failing. More importantly, we need to admit to God where and how we are failing. Then, He can guide us out of our darkness into the full experience of His light.
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