Category: Church
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In the beginning was the word – 4 things we learn from the opening of John’s Gospel
The gospel of John opens up with a profound theological affirmation about the nature and identity of Jesus. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that…
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The Word became flesh: what it means when the creator enters creation
In one of his stand-up specials, the comedian Jim Gaffigan talks about camping. In the monologue, Gaffigan mentions that his wife enjoys camping and says that it’s a tradition in her family. During the bit, Gaffigan describes himself as being “indoorsie.” But he points out that it used to be a tradition in everyone’s family…
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You’re (probably) misquoting Philippians 4:13 – and why it matters
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.-Philippians 4:13 According to Bible Gateway, Philippians 4:13 is the second most popular verse in the New Testament, only behind John 3:16. It’s a verse memorized and beloved by many. But for as popular as this verse is, it’s also often misunderstood and taken out of…
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American Gospel documentary contrasts Biblical Christianity with prosperity theology
The first 40 or so minutes of the documentary is talking about the gospel message and what it is. Humanity is sinful, unable to live up to God’s mortal holiness, but the good news is that God has made a way for sinful people to be redeemed. God saves people not because we’re good but…
Josh Benner 