Tag: Biblical theology
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How does Jesus have a Father? Studying John 5:17
In John 5, Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath. This causes a controversy between Jesus and the Pharisees who had an extremely restrictive view of activities which were allowed on the Sabbath. In John 5:17, Jesus says: “My father is working until now, and I am working.” That’s a theologically loaded statement. It’s so…
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Jesus and sabbath controversies
Honoring the Sabbath and keeping it Holy is in the Ten Commandments. Specifically, it’s the fourth commandment found in Exodus 20. When the command is given in Exodus, the basis for this command goes back to creation. Exodus 20:11: For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is…
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The covenant with Abram. Studying Genesis 12
In Genesis, we see three acts of divine judgment each followed by acts of divine grace. We see the curse of the original sin which brings forth death but the Lord also makes a promise of ultimate victory to come from an offspring of the woman (Genesis 3:15). The next major divine judgment is the…
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Sermon: Witness to the truth – John 18:36-38
How is truth defined? Biblically, we see truth by looking to Jesus. As Pilate continues to question Jesus, Jesus will teach that he has a kingdom that is not of this world. Pilate misunderstands and Jesus will give the further clarification that Jesus has a kingdom which is based In truth which is comprised by…
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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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