The Ragtown Pulpit.

Bible teaching from Immanuel Baptist Church.

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July 26, 2026

Podcast

Gordan Runyan

RRF Episode1 (Improved Audio): God centered

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*Cleaned up audio version* What does it mean to say Reformed theology is God centered?

July 22, 2026

Topical

Gordan Runyan

"Demons" Chapters 5/6 on the Nephilim incident

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The second world-changing, cosmic rebellion is in view here.

July 13, 2026

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Gordan Runyan

"Demons": Chapters 3/4, on the original rebel

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The Old Testament usage of the word Satan may be surprising to many. How did it come to be a proper name for one particular fallen angel in the New Testament?

July 12, 2026

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Gordan Runyan

5 Roles Christ Fulfilled in his Incarnation

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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.

July 5, 2026

Hebrews

Gordan Runyan

Image and Dominion, Hebrews 2:5-10

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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.

July 3, 2026

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Gordan Runyan

"Demon" Book #3, chapters 1 and 2

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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.

June 23, 2026

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Gordan Runyan

"Demons" : Terminology, part One

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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.

June 21, 2026

Hebrews

Gordan Runyan

Exalting Christ Higher and Higher, Hebrews 1

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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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