The scientist: Scientist: I establish what is true based on science. Science is my highest authority. Question: How do you determine science is your highest authority?Scientist: Through science. The Christian: Christian: I establish what is true based on Scripture. Scripture is my highest authority.Question: How do you determine Scripture is your highest authority?Christian: Through Scripture. Imagine a…
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One question I’ve heard a number of times is: “How were Old Testament believers saved?” Mark Dever answers this question succinctly. To expound this a bit further, In Romans 4, Paul argues Christians are saved by grace not works. He quotes Genesis 15:6, “Abraham believed God and it was counted to him as righteousness.” What…
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Jacob is a prodigal. He’s on the run from God and his family. He’s burned bridges. He’s soured relationships because of his deception. He’s alone. God feels remote. And Jacob isn’t pursuing God. He’s not crying out to God. Some of you have been, are, or have someone in your life who is in a…
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Life is liking walking through a minefield. You never know what the next step will have in store for you. However, the book of Proverbs is like having a map showing you where all the mines have been buried; “step here, step there, don’t step over here…” While often overlooked, I wonder if we Christians…
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