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Who is John the Baptist? Studying John 1:19-22
19 And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” And he…
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Background on John the Baptist for the Gospel of John
I’m in a series of articles studying the Gospel of John. Several times in the first chapter, the author makes reference to a man named John. The Apostle John (the author of the gospel) is referring to a man named John the Baptist. But as we study the Gospel of John, who is John the…
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Sermon: The Ministry of the Holy Spirit – John 16:4-15
Throughout the Gospel of John, we see Jesus pointing to the activity and ministry of the Holy Spirit. On the night before going to the cross, Jesus will give his last major teaching on the work of the Holy Spirit when he’s gone. We learn that the Spirit comes in fulfillment of God’s promises, he…
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America’s Funniest Home videos theme brings back nostalgia for a simpler time
I saw a video on tiktok this week from a musician in Nashville named Grant Garland who covered the theme song of America’s Funniest Home Videos in honor of the passing of Bob Saget on Sunday. I had honestly never thought about the lyrics to that theme song but listening to the words of a…
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5 thoughts on being “all things to all people” in the Christian life
Originally published April 11, 2016 In 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, the Apostle Paul talks about being “all things to all people.” In the rest of the passage, he talks about different groups with whom he demonstrates this. While that passage is not an exhaustive guide to ministry, it provides significant insights into how to reach people…
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