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Growing in Grace

Serve othersGrowing in Grace

Paul saw his whole identity as a Christian as summed up in being a serving slave of Jesus Christ.
Most of his epistles begin with a simple statement of introduction: Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ. Our Lord Himself took on the form of a servant being made in the likeness of men. He did not come to be served, but rather to serve and give His life as a ransom for sin.

The word “serve” in the Bible translates a Greek word: diakonia. From this word we get the English transliteration: Deacon. View full article »

Thugs and Bullies

ExodusThugs and Bullies

The only thing that triumphed on Friday in Kenosha, Wisconsin was justice.
It is tragic that two men lost their lives.
It is tragic that that a third was wounded.
It is tragic that Kyle Rittenhouse will bear the scars and wounds of memories from that fateful night for the rest of his life.
It is tragic that numerous property owners were violated and lost livelihoods’ and hard earned property. Sadly, all of it was preventable. View full article »

By Faith

FaithThe Just Shall Live by Faith

Romans 1:17

Indulgences
Purgatory
95 Theses

In an age driven by experience and feeling more than by truth; the Reformation seems to most people like much ado about nothing.
To many, the essence of religion is the experiential feeling of the Divine. Creeds and confessions, liturgies and Scripture all seem too binding and divisive.
The motto quickly becomes: “Nor creed but Christ.” View full article »