When you read through any of the Gospels in the Bible, it’s pretty apparent that sometimes Jesus’ disciples could be pretty clueless. From the parables to his relationship with the Father, to the purpose of his ministry, to their future role in his kingdom, there was much that they did not understand. On the night he was betrayed, Jesus told them all that was about to change.
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Waiting for Jesus
The wait for Christ’s return has been a long one, but the things Paul wrote to the Thessalonians about how we are to wait remain true.
Continue readingRomans 8, Part 2: New Life in Christ
In baptism we were crucified and buried with Christ, we have been declared dead to the law and dead to sin. How then should we live?
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Continue readingRomans 8, Part 1: Christ Succeeds Where the Law Fails
If we have died to the law and have been freed from sin, how do we live a life pleasing to God? In chapter 8, Paul explains how the Spirit enables the righteous to live by faith.
Continue readingGod’s Gift to All Believers
Pentecost in 2020 is quite different from the first Pentecost, but God’s gift remains the same. Listen as Pastor Hinkle describes the people to whom God gives his Spirit and how the Spirit works in their lives.
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