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Jesus and the Apostles: Using the Old Testament as a Living Story

Harrison, C. (n.d.). Visualizations of the Bible: Bible Cross-References. Chris Harrison. https://www.chrisharrison.net/index.php/Visualizations/BibleVizThis visualization highlights the interconnectedness of scripture, illustrating how the Old and New Testaments form a unified narrative, as demonstrated in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. 1. Scripture as a Unified Narrative When Jesus and the apostles refer to the Old Testament,... Continue Reading →

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A Brief Survey of Eschatological Views

Eschatology, the study of the 'last things,' is a popular area of Christian theology. It delves into Christ's second coming, the resurrection, final judgment, and the nature of God's kingdom. Among the various interpretations, Amillennialism stands out, providing a coherent and historically grounded framework for understanding these events. By focusing on the millennium's symbolic nature... Continue Reading →

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The Unstoppable Mission: God’s Spirit, God’s People, God’s Purpose, Acts 1-2

The Bible is a unified story that leads us to Jesus. It starts with a soft promise in Genesis—a hint that grows louder through time, building a chorus of hope that reaches its peak with Jesus. This story moves forward in Acts as Jesus leaves his disciples with a mission. They wait in Jerusalem, ready... Continue Reading →

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A Brief Introduction to The Letter to the Hebrews

The Letter to the Hebrews is one of the New Testament's most mysterious and theologically rich writings. While we do not know who wrote it, suggestions include Paul, Barnabas, Apollos, and Priscilla. However, the author's identity matters less than the letter's powerful message. Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians, likely living near Judea, who were... Continue Reading →

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Related, but Not the Same

The gift of the Holy Spirit preceded the gifts of the Holy Spirit "And Peter said to them, 'Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'" (Acts 2:38, ESV) "Now there are varieties... Continue Reading →

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