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The Belt of Truth, Part I
Ephesians 6:10-13 is a “wake you up” passage: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the...
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The Belt of Truth, Part II
Who or what has the final say in your life? Your answer to this question will reveal what in your life determines truth and, ultimately, what you believe about Jesus Christ. In the last blog post, we...
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Bible Q&A: Why Is Church Attendance So Important?
We recently received this comment on our Unlocking the Bible YouTube™ channel as a response to Pastor Colin’s video “Church Attendance: Why Is It So Important for Me to Go?” And I thought it might be...
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Four Marks That Define Humbleness
I don’t know what your spiritual temperature is like right now. Maybe you’re red hot for the Lord, you’re just a super nova ready to explode in praises. If that’s you, God be praised! But maybe you’re...
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The Distinguishing Marks of a Christian
Think with me for a moment about bird spotting (or bird watching). Imagine yourself picking up a pair of binoculars, and then you set out looking to spot a few feathered friends. You look towards the...
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The Image of God: Three Important Questions
Genesis is a word that simply means beginning. Here in chapter one, we find both the beginning of the Bible and the beginning of Creation. We learn that we have a God who can create energy, matter,...
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Is the Word of God a Quick Fix?
When you come to God’s Word, are you looking for a “quick fix”? I was struck by the following quotation, as I read through one of Pastor Colin’s sermons from the current radio series “The Anatomy of...
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Glory Not in Your Independence
I love playing the hero. And when I say “love,” what I mean is that I simply cannot resist the tendency to do so. To appear weak before other people, to admit that I cannot perform certain functions or...
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15 Beautiful Benefits of the Word of God
My time spent with the Lord can feel all across the map and often, unpredictable. But this is no commentary on the Word, itself – for Scripture is a firm foundation that never changes. Rather, it is a...
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Bible Q&A: What Is the Discerning of Spirits?
Question: Could you please look over this definition of discerning spirits? What are your thoughts? Answer: Discerning (or testing) of the spirits is simply the ability to distinguish which spirits...
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You Cannot Know the Meaning of Christmas Unless You Grasp This
On October 7, 2010, USA Today published an article entitled “How America Sees God.” This was based on the findings of two sociologists from Baylor University in Texas. The survey said that 28% of...
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Is It Possible for Christians to Idolize the Bible?
A few months ago, I read the following in an article by an author who self-identifies as an evangelical: “While the Bible is an important and authoritative guide for Christian faith and practice, it...
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Eight Recommended Bible Study Tools to Help You Learn and Grow
When it comes to studying the Bible, it’s important to be prepared with the right tools. And by “right,” I mean tools that help a person to cultivate an accurate, in-depth understanding of Scriptural...
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Episode #5: The Crucifixion of Jesus from the Thief’s Perspective
The Bible only records a small part of the thief’s story in Luke’s Gospel. So how could an entire book be written on the thief, including the crucifixion of Jesus from the thief’s perspective? Pastor...
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What To Do When the Cultural Mood Gets You Down
Every once in a while I come across a very encouraging but overlooked verse in the Bible. It is usually tucked away in the writings of a rarely preached upon prophet or overshadowed by more impactful...
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You Cannot Know the Meaning of Christmas Unless You Grasp This
On October 7, 2010, USA Today published an article entitled “How America Sees God.” This was based on the findings of two sociologists from Baylor University in Texas. The survey said that 28% of...
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Is It Possible for Christians to Idolize the Bible?
A few months ago, I read the following in an article by an author who self-identifies as an evangelical: “While the Bible is an important and authoritative guide for Christian faith and practice, it...
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Eight Recommended Bible Study Tools to Help You Learn and Grow
When it comes to studying the Bible, it’s important to be prepared with the right tools. And by “right,” I mean tools that help a person to cultivate an accurate, in-depth understanding of Scriptural...
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Episode #5: The Crucifixion of Jesus from the Thief’s Perspective
The Bible only records a small part of the thief’s story in Luke’s Gospel. So how could an entire book be written on the thief, including the crucifixion of Jesus from the thief’s perspective? Pastor...
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What To Do When the Cultural Mood Gets You Down
Every once in a while I come across a very encouraging but overlooked verse in the Bible. It is usually tucked away in the writings of a rarely preached upon prophet or overshadowed by more impactful...
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