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The University of the Canaanite Mother
(Sermon) When a Canaanite mother comes to Jesus for help, she encounters a harsh reply. Her response is a wonderful exposition on grace from which all sinners can learn.
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Why we need the Old Testament
(Commentary) The Old Testament reveals a God of justice that many find disturbing. Yet it is indispensable in answering the question of why Christ had to die so brutally. The violent nature of the Old Testament is directly addressed in the broader context of God’s solution to original sin.
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Purpose Lost Ch. 2: The Letter
(Fiction) In this second chapter of the Purpose Lost series, the life situation leading up to the suicide attempt by Stephanie Holmes (Chapter 1) is told through the eyes of her brother Mark. We meet for the first time the mother of Dr. Steve Johnson, who plays a prominent role in Chapter 3 (The Classroom…
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God’s Justice and Mercy by Grace Through Faith
(Sermon) God’s justice and mercy by grace leaves believers wondering how justice and mercy can coexist. They do, and at the center is belief in grace, a complicated concept explored in this post.