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Against ‘cessationism’ – and why gifts of the Spirit have continued to this day – audio
The New Testament records gifts of the Spirit granted to the believers and while no scriptures state these would be taken away before the return of the Lord Jesus Christ, there are those who say they long since “ceased.” The extra-biblical doctrine called “cessationism” contends that with either: 1) the finalization of the New Testament, or 2) the death of the last apostle John – who wrote the last book – God withdrew the gifts that were only temporary, they say. Those who take the opposite stance have been called “continuists” or “continuationists” because they advocate the gifts have continued to this day. Without doubt, this is a can of worms.…
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The Epistle of 1 John – Chapters 1 & 2 – Audio
The epistle of 1 John is like a litmus test for who is and who is not in the faith of Jesus Christ. Here we informally weave our way through with life application and random commentary on the first two chapters. Lord bless you!
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The New Covenant – Hebrews 8, etc. – Audio
Thank God for the New Covenant! In our round-about study of Hebrews, the epistle which warns against drifting away, and explains the priesthood of Jesus Christ, talks also of a “better covenant with better promises.” That is the New Covenant, as highlighted in Heb. 8. This talk spends time comparing scriptures that talk about the New Covenant, with commentary on why it matters so much. May the Lord bless you!
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Life application of Hebrews 6-7 – Audio
Salvation in Jesus Christ is the most precious gift anyone can hope to receive, and the Epistle to the Hebrews nails this home. In our continuation of a life application of the epistle, we touch on real issues pertaining to life in God. The word was written to those in danger of drifting away, or who have not entered God’s rest – words so dire Martin Luther had serious controversy with the value of Hebrews. “It need not surprise one to find here bits of wood, hay, and straw,” said Luther of Hebrews according to The Facts About Luther, 1916–1987 reprint ed., p. 203, O’HarePF.
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How Hebrews 3-4 Speaks Relevantly to Christians Today
Here we have a continuation of a life-application study of Hebrews, focusing on chapters 3 and 4. God calls us to endure in the faith, enter His rest, know the love of God, obey Him and live in the rarified air of life in Him! SEE ALSO: Why the Epistle to the Hebrews is Relevant Today The Hebrew Christians in the first century were in danger of drifting away. They were either backslidden or threatened by persecution and in danger of recanting their faith. Our first safety is to be kept by the power of God, and hide ourselves in Him. This is a powerful spiritual reality, the narrow way,…
