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Last week we introduced the idea of cross examination in the courtroom setting. In our study of Isa. 53:4-6, we previously examined the cross to see the centrality and lethality of the cross. Today, we will see the legality of the cross. Many of us, myself included, are not overly knowledgeable of legal proceedings. If…
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During court proceedings, both parties are able to do what is called cross-examination. This is the opportunity for each defendant and plaintiff to cross-examine the arguments that have been presented against them with questions that are aimed to disprove the opponent’s testimony or to establish facts in one’s own favor. In the cosmic courtroom, we…
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There are five stanzas in this fourth and final “Servant Song” of Isaiah. We have been studying Isaiah 52:13-53:12 which is perhaps the greatest chapter in the Old Testament. It has been said that if all God gave to us in our Bible was Isaiah that we would still have a whole Bible. We have…
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Philip P. Bliss was a gospel hymn writer and musician. You have either sung one of the hymns that he authored such as, “I will sing of my Redeemer,” “Wonderful words of life,” or my favorite, “Hallelujah, What a Savior.” Although he didn’t write the lyrics for the hymn, he composed the music for an…
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Some things never get old. Each of us has things in our life that are all-time favorites that we don’t grow tired of. For example, you might have a favorite show, sports team to cheer for, favorite movie, book, or restaurant. If you’ve been to Texas Roadhouse and had the endless baskets of fresh rolls…
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As I type this, we are approaching the last Sunday of the year. I was curious to remember what I preached at the end and beginning of 2024-2025. I ended 2024 and began 2025 by preaching the need to draw near to Christ and His Church out of Heb. 10:19-25. The Lord then led us…
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Why is doctrine so important? What’s the big idea of it anyway? Glory. God’s glory. God’s glory alone. Doctrine should always lead the believer to a deeper reverence of God’s glory and a higher ascribing Him glory. Throughout Romans and all of Biblical Christianity we see that doctrine is critical, but it is also purposeful.…
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As we are quickly bringing our study of the practical section of the book of Romans, we see that the Apostle Paul has opened up his heart in the closing chapters. After giving some greeting to his faithful friends and before saying his final goodbyes of encouragement that are a pattern in his letters; Paul…
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