This is part of a series of posts presenting the story of the incarnation of Christ from the Gospel of Luke. Luke 2:16-20 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this … Continue reading The Incarnation According to Luke – Part 6
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The Incarnation According to Luke – Part 5
This is part of a series of posts presenting the story of the incarnation of Christ from the Gospel of Luke. Luke 2:13-15 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” 15 When the angels … Continue reading The Incarnation According to Luke – Part 5
The Incarnation According to Luke – Part 4
This is part of a series of posts presenting the story of the incarnation of Christ from the Gospel of Luke. Luke 2:8-12 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone … Continue reading The Incarnation According to Luke – Part 4
The Incarnation According to Luke – Part 3
This is part of a series of posts presenting the story of the incarnation of Christ from the Gospel of Luke. Luke 2:6-7 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was … Continue reading The Incarnation According to Luke – Part 3
The Incarnation According to Luke – Part 2
This is part of a series of posts presenting the story of the incarnation of Christ from the Gospel of Luke. Luke 2:4-5 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, … Continue reading The Incarnation According to Luke – Part 2
The Incarnation According to Luke – Part 1
This is part of a series of posts presenting the story of the incarnation of Christ from the Gospel of Luke. Luke 2:1-3 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. Come … Continue reading The Incarnation According to Luke – Part 1
John 3:16 – Digging Into the Fuller Meaning of a Text
A go-to verse for so many regarding salvation and the source of that salvation. It is a wonderful verse and should never be degraded as it is also a part of the Word of God. Unfortunately, this has not stopped many from ripping this text from its surrounding context and effectively reading into it what … Continue reading John 3:16 – Digging Into the Fuller Meaning of a Text
Quote #95 – 1689 Confession – 1.4
The authority of the Holy Scripture, for which it ought to be believed, dependeth not upon the testimony of any man or church, but wholly upon God (who is truth itself), the author thereof; therefore it is to be received because it is the Word of God.2 Peter 1:19-21; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; … Continue reading Quote #95 – 1689 Confession – 1.4
Quote #92 – James
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. James 3:17-18 NIV
Quote #85 – Church Witness
Good-hearted motivations that try to shape the church for the needs of man and not the glory of God are the death of biblical churches.p. 87 from Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus by J. Mack Stiles
Monergist Gratia 