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Category Archives: Scripture
Knowing the Bible
Two days ago I posed a few of the reasons why I’m thankful for Crossway’s Knowing the Bible series: I love the vision, I love the format, I trust the editors, and I’ve seen its fruit. I’m honored to have … Continue reading
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Why I’m Pumped About Crossway’s Knowing the Bible Series
I’m excited about the new series of Bible study guides from Crossway publishers. The Knowing the Bible guides each take us through a book of the Bible in twelve weeks. As Justin Taylor wrote, these are not your mother’s Bible … Continue reading
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In the Gospel of John, the Gospel Is Jesus
This is one of the most illuminating statements I’ve ever read about the uniqueness of the Gospel of John in relation to the others. C K Barrett: “What John perceived [or, at least emphasized] with far greater clarity than any of … Continue reading
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10 Aspects of the Gospel According to Romans 1:1-5, 16
Update: Make that 11… Romans 1:1-5: Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel… The Gospel is… …the gospel… …good news, not good advice, which is at the heart of what the … Continue reading
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The Gospel and Joy
A quick reflection on the gospel and joy. As I’ve read through the book of Acts recently, I’ve been struck by the pattern of what happens when the gospel comes to people. A few days ago, for instance, I was … Continue reading
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Philippians and the Language of Gospel-Centrality
In the past decade we’ve seen an upsurge in the use of the word “gospel.” It seems that everything needs to be gospel-centered these days. As Tim Challies recently observed, “Gospel-centeredness is all the rage today. We are told to … Continue reading
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Satan’s “Transparently Simple, But Maddeningly Effective” Strategy
Richard Lovelace, Renewal as a Way of Life, 160: “Often [Satan] first tempts us to walk in the flesh and then holds this up to us in accusation to drive us into despair. This strategy is transparently simple, but maddeningly … Continue reading
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The Most Important Neglected Prayer
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name” (Matthew 6:9). I’ve prayed this and thought, “I’m honestly not quite sure what I’m saying.” What does this mean? The first step is answering this question: is this a statement of praise … Continue reading
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What A Welcome Sign Tells Us About Ourselves
I recently walked up to a house with a nice “welcome” sign on the door. That is supposed to tell me something about these people and how they think of my presence there on their doorstep. I felt good. Welcomed, … Continue reading
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Strengthened by Grace
2 Timothy 2:1, “You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” “Be strengthened” is a command, but it’s passive. Timothy isn’t commanded to do something to himself, but to let something happen to him. … Continue reading
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Gospel Refresh 