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Baptized, Filled, Received
When describing the receipt of the Spirit, the Book of Acts applies several Greek verbs, including “baptize,” “receive,” “filled,” “given,” and “came…
Earnest of the Inheritance
Israel’s possession of Canaan was an earlier stage in God’s redemptive plan, which always envisioned something larger than Israel or a small plot of …
With Boldness
After healing a lame man, Peter and John were confronted by the priestly authorities. They were disturbed because the Apostles were “proclaiming the …
Resurrection and Salvation
The biblical faith is forward-looking and foundational to our salvation is the resurrection of the dead. That event will coincide with the arrival of…
To the Ends of the Earth
Jesus declared: “All authority in heaven and on earth is given to me, therefore, go and make disciples of all nations!” He then sent his disciples to…
Ignoring Scripture
The public exposure of gross sin among church leaders is all too common, and often church members discover later that their more egregious faults beg…
Spirit and Life
The Gospel of John identifies Jesus as the Logos, the “Word” through which God made the Universe. This theme is prominent in the Gospel of John. It b…
