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  • The Letter to Philemon

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    The letter of Philemon was written by the Apostle Paul to Philemon a man who once owned a salve named Onesimus. This letter was written about 61 AD. Paul was an old man and he asked Philemon for Onesimus. He sent Onesimus back to Philemon with the letter, with the hope that Philemon out of…

  • Summary: The Letter to the Colossians

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    In the second half of chapter one Paul starts to describe Christ. In verse 13 and 14 he explains that Jesus rescued us from darkness. That Jesus is our Redeemer and Forgiver. The truth in these two verses is what makes our faith and worship of God possible. Without the redeeming and forgiving work of…

  • The Letter to the Ephesians

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    The letter written to the Ephesians by the Apostle Paul was penned around 60AD. Paul wrote with an intent to teach and further the spiritual growth of the Ephesian church.

  • God’s Purpose in Salvation

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    God’s ultimate purpose in salvation is an interesting concept to think through. Why would God send His Son to die on a cross for those whom have condemned themselves? God has done much to make His plan of salvation work out and there is still more to come before the plan if fully realized. Jesus…

  • Savior as Defined by Isaiah The Coming King

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    In the Book of Isaiah, God describes His plan for a Savior/Redeemer/Christ for His people and indeed for all people. The Gospel according to Isaiah is the foundation the Jews had at the time when Jesus was ministering to the Apostles and when He was crucified. Just as today we struggle with the concept of…

  • God’s Common Grace

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    God’s common grace is manifested in many ways, some of them are simple while others we probably do not realize. God is a sovereign God, He is fully in control and has authority over everything that takes place.

  • The Purpose of Man

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               The ultimate purpose of man is a controversial issue and one that some have chosen to take their own opinion rather then what God has said through Scripture. Some have said man’s purpose is to give God something to do. Others say man is here to enjoy creation. While others say man has been…

  • Incarnation, Deity, and Humanity – Salvation and Service

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                This paper will address three characteristics about Jesus Christ and how they are applicable to our lives and ministries. These three things are the incarnation, the deity, and the humanity of Jesus. They are important parts of our faith but all too often we forget how they apply to us and that their truth…

  • A Christian Worldview and Research

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    Since the enlightenment there has been a transition in science promoting the idea there is no place for Christianity within scientific research. The secular humanistic movement has attempted to convince scientists and onlookers, science is pure while Christianity is bias with a belief in a non-scientific God. To claim its purity researchers have established the…

  • Romans an Epistle of Paul

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    On the road to Damascus a blinding light stopped Paul and said to him why do you persecute me. Jesus showed Himself to Paul and made him the apostle to the Gentiles.