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Joyful slave of Jesus. Happy husband of Chawna. Delighted Daddy to Daisy Jane & Penny Lane. Friend of Pilgrims.
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Tag Archives: atonement
I Killed Jesus
Our church is almost done with our annual VBS (see some great pictures here, here, and here). As always, it has been excellent. Our children’s team and our massive crew of volunteers are exemplary; faithful, hard-working, and overflowing with love … Continue reading
Why Did Jesus Become a Man?
This week our middle school and high school youth groups are ending a three-week mini-series seeking to answer the question, “Why Christmas?” Going beyond the explanation that Jesus is the “reason for the season,” we have been pushing them to … Continue reading
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Tagged atonement, christmas, heidelberg catechism, incarnation, king, offices of christ, priest, prophet, youth ministry
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The Heart of Sin & Salvation
John Stott: The concept of substitution may be said to lie at the heart of both sin and salvation. For the essence of sin is man substituting himself for God, while the essence of salvation is God substituting himself for … Continue reading
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Tagged atonement, cross, john stott, penal substitutionary atonement, salvation, sin, wrath
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A Very Helpful Infograph of Ephesians 2:1-10
Ephesians 2:1-10 is one of the most powerful passages in all the Bible. It explains the need (2:1-3) and nature (2:4-10) of our salvation in a compelling, forceful, and clear way. Said simply, it is one of the most important … Continue reading
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I Never Wanted to Follow Jesus
So, in the familiar tune of, “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus,” Red Mountain Church has created a song I think perfectly captures the way Jesus saved me (and you). The lyrics are as follows: I never wanted to follow … Continue reading
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Tagged atonement, calvinism, hymn, red mountain church, regeneration, salvation
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Jesus, the Greatest Sinner Who Ever Lived
At the cross, “God made him (Jesus) who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.“ 2 Corinthians 5:21 In order to save sinners, Jesus willingly became their sin. … Continue reading
When God Damned Jesus to Hell
If you haven’t listened to this sermon excerpt from Dr. R.C. Sproul, now is the time. As Good Friday approaches, may God give you the light to see Christ’s great darkness at the cross. As you then behold that great … Continue reading
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Tagged atonement, cross, gospel, hell, judgment, propitiation, rc sproul
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