Salvation (97)

Ian

What's At The End?

Mark 8:27–38; Mark 9:30–34; Mark 10:32–40 (read online ⧉) There were 3 ages that I looked to: 13, 18, 25. Prior to achieving each of these birthdays, I expected to die before each of them. That’s a pretty morbid thought, isn’t it? This wasn’t only…

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Ian

Mindful Restoration

Psalm 118:19-29; Jeremiah 33:1-9; Philippians 2:12-18 (read online ⧉) Through Jeremiah, God is promising restoration of Jerusalem. This is not "just" spiritual restoration, but physical restoration, as well. As we read the passage, it would seem that God is going to do this regardless of…

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Ian

Salvation Praise

Psalm 107:1–3, 17–22; Genesis 9:8–17; Ephesians 1:3–6 (read online ⧉) Destined to be a child of God. This is such a comforting phrase. As in all comfortable things, there is a danger. This comforting phrase is often, and understandably, taken as being directed toward individuals.

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Ian

The Simplest Thing

Matthew 21:28–32, John 6:28–36 (read online ⧉) It’s too easy. What do I have to do? There must be something that has to be done to earn my way. Perhaps I need to be wealthy. Perhaps I have to be powerful. Perhaps I to take…

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Ian

Look at Me! Or Not…

Luke 18:10–14, 1 Corinthians 1:26–31 (read online ⧉) This passage in Luke, rightfully, is often used in the church to admonish the people about how they view other Christians. This passage speaks truth to the world, no matter their beliefs. Almost every person is a…

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