Salvation Metaphors
Image via Wikipedia Scripture uses several rich metaphors to describe our salvation in Christ (cf. The Race Set Before Us). First, salvation involves our deliverance. We have been rescued, redeemed,...
View ArticleReasons for Hell
Image via Wikipedia Last night at Bible study, Bruce started teaching through the book of Romans. At one point in our study, we discussed various reasons why God would actually send people to hell....
View ArticlePaul’s use of the OT in Philippians 1:19
Image by wallygrom (very busy at work) via Flickr Over the last few weeks, I’ve been preaching on the book of Philippians. Paul’s words in Philippians 1:19 have really stood out to me. He writes, For...
View ArticleSing a New Song (Psalm 98)
Let’s start by looking at the first stanza. What has God done for his creation? Psalm 98 Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked...
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