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“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen” – 2 Pet. 3:18

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  • Christmas in Isaiah – “The Throne of the King” – Isa. 9:7

    George Frideric Handel was a German-British composer during the end of the Baroque period (1600-1750) of musical composition. Handel had come to what he thought would be the end of his career after several musical failures and mounting debt. In the spring of 1741, Handel gave what he believed would be his final concert. However,

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  • Christmas in Isaiah – “Glory to the Newborn King” – Isa. 9:6

    In Charles Wesley’s famous carol, we sing, “Glory to the Newborn King.” As Americans, we don’t think much of kings. America was literally founded on the principle of rejecting and rebelling against an overbearing king. However, in the Bible and in God’s eternal plan, kingship and the kingdom of God is prioritized. God is the

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  • Christmas in Isaiah – “Immanuel: God With Us” – Isa. 7:1-14

    For many people the Christmas season is not so merry and bright. The days are darker, colder, and seem to never end. Memories of Christtmas yesteryear flood the depths of one’s lonely mind. Isolation. Depression. Anxiety. Stress. Thoughts of, “If I can only make it through Christmas, it’ll be better.” Sadly, most studies show that

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  • The Great Doxology – Rom. 16:21-27

    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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  • Guarding the Gospel – Rom. 16:17-20

    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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  • Faithful Friends – Rom. 16:1-16

    I was an only child. I’ve always been friendly, but I’ve only had a few close friends. I was always fine with doing my own thing. It isn’t that I don’t like people at all. Many growing up would have called me their friend simply because I was friendly to everyone, but I wouldn’t have

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  • Progress Through Providence – Rom. 15:22-33

    Many Christians today have their thinking all wrong. Some believers have become fatalist in thinking that God’s providence means that it doesn’t matter what they think, do, go, or say because it is all up to providence. Then, others view God’s providence over the daily affairs of life as mere coincidences. Perhaps others wonder what

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  • Mission Minded Ministry – Rom. 15:14-21

    Throughout human history, man has asked the important questions, “Who are we? Why are we here? What’s the meaning of life?” Many today live without purpose because they don’t know their purpose. Every major industry or company has a purpose statement. Some are simple and direct. Other companies seek to inspire or motivate. No matter

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  • The Hopeful Christian – Rom. 15:13

    Hope is a funny thing. We all want it, but somehow the more we want it or need it we can’t find it. The Bible speaks much about hope. As believers we have in our possession the hope of eternity based on the gospel, grace, and glory of Jesus Christ. True hope is a confident

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  • The Intrinsic and Inclusive Work of Christ – Rom. 15:7-12

    The letter to the church at Rome is the magnum opus of the gospel, grace, and glory of Jesus Christ. Paul presents to us the systematic and practical theology of the gospel throughout the entirety of the letter. Within the contents of this letter, we can see man’s guilt (1-3), God’s grace in the gospel

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