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5 Roles Christ Fulfilled in his Incarnation
We highlight the theological importance of the Incarnation, by pointing out that, without it, Christ could not be the Author of Salvation; the Brother who welcomes us; the Model of Faith; the Deliverer from death; or the merciful and faithful High Priest.
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Image and Dominion, Hebrews 2:5-10
What does it mean that we are made in God's image? What is a steward? What happens when nations reject Christ's rule? Is there a plan for bringing them back? All this and more in today's sermon.
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"Demon" Book #3, chapters 1 and 2
Joined by my wife, Joyce, we continued to discuss Hebrew terminology for dark forces, and then summarized Heiser's take on the New Testament's use of "demon" as a sort of catch-all term.
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Don't Drift Away, Hebrews 2:1-4
The first warning of several to come in Hebrews. A sobering but encouraging call to press on.
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"Demons" : Terminology, part One
We got about halfway through Chapter One, looking at the term Elohim, then several terms for the Dead and the Realm of the Dead; and territorial spirits. This stuff opened a can of worms in my own thinking.
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Exalting Christ Higher and Higher, Hebrews 1
Beginning at Hebrews 1:4, this chapter exalts Christ above the angels by emphasizing his full godhood, even in surprising ways.
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"Demons" book: Introduction
Gordan begins an exciting new series, a chapter-by-chapter review of Dr. Michael Heiser's book, "Demons: What the Bible Really Says about the Powers of Darkness". Get in on the ground floor as we work our way through this provocative demonology.
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7 Characteristics that set Christ above the Prophets, Hebrews 1:1-3
Jesus is greater than the prophets. Our text lists seven reasons to believe that.
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Introduction to Hebrews
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After Moses: 3 Witnesses, Deuteronomy 31
Moses is about to die, but God will not leave the nation without spiritual witness-leaders. With the advantage of many centuries behind us, we can see that although these were good and helpful they were ultimately not enough to keep the people from falling away. Something more was needed and was provided in the fulness of time.
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