Introducing Jesus (Season 4, Episode 1)

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Introducing Jesus (Season 4, Episode 1)

The gospel of John was written to teach people about Jesus. The first chapter introduces Jesus to us. We learn of Him through the various words and phrases used to describe the Lord. The opening chapter of John is a good place to go to learn, be reminded, or teach others about Jesus. In this episode, we’re going to briefly consider 8 ways in which Jesus is described in these verses.

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The Death of Jesus

Crucifixion of Christ

In the previous article, we considered the life of Jesus. He perfectly fulfilled the Father’s will – even in His death. This article will focus on the death of Jesus and what we should understand about it.
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Sermon on the Mount: Introduction

Sermon on the Mount

When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them” (Matthew 5:1-2).

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gave instructions for the life of a disciple. As people came to follow Him, He wanted them to be sure they understood what it meant to be His disciple. So He provided them with instructions showing the type of life they would be called to live. In His sermon, we see that the life of a disciple is:
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The Life of Jesus

Jesus – Sermon on the Mount

And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us” (John 1:14). In this statement, John was referring to Jesus who came to earth to live among men. This was necessary in order to fulfill His mission through His death on the cross (Hebrews 2:14). We will examine the death of Jesus in more detail in a future article. In this article, we are going to take a broad look at the life of Jesus and see what we can learn and apply to our lives.
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Five Types of Offerings (Season 3, Episode 2)

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Five Types of Offerings (Season 3, Episode 2)

The book of Leviticus begins by describing five different types of offerings that were to be made. All of them were for a different purpose. And all foreshadowed a different aspect of Jesus’ sacrifice for us. They also apply to the sacrifice of self that we are to make in our service to God today. So in this episode, we’re going to look at the 5 types of offerings and see how they parallel the sacrifice of Jesus and the self-sacrifice we must make today.

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What Christians Need to Know About the Jehovah’s Witnesses

Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall

Jehovah’s Witnesses are commonly known for their zeal in evangelism – going door-to-door and trying to teach people what they believe to be the truth. Many people, even if they do not personally know anyone who is a Jehovah’s Witness, have encountered them through these unannounced visits to their home. Those who personally know any members of this group will probably acknowledge that they are good, moral people who also have some peculiar beliefs.

It is good for Christians to have at least a basic understanding of what others believe in order to be better equipped to teach the truth and defend against their errors. In this article, I will not attempt to make an exhaustive rebuttal to the beliefs and practices of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Rather, I will simply attempt to highlight some notable beliefs and explain how these are contrary to the Scriptures.*
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The Importance of Faith (Part 4): Indwelling

The Importance of Faith (Part 4): Indwelling

So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith” (Ephesians 3:17).

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