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Praying in a Prostrate Position - Matthew 26:39
Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will." Posture In…
Seven Types of Praise
Normally when someone refers to this they are seeking the following (from Strong's Hebrew Lexicon): 1. YADAH to worship with the extended hand. The giving of oneself in worship and adoration. To lift…
Coffee Shop in Church
I'm not certain precisely how to evaluate the issue from a biblical perspective. On the one hand, it seems like it might be a good way to increase fellowship, and that it might even be a good…
How can I be seated with Christ in the heavenly places if I'm still sitting upon the earth?
Thanks for your question. The short answer is in the same way the Christian has already been "glorified" with Christ (Rom. 8:30) and "raised up" with him (Col. 3:1). Without being too technical let…
Did Adam and Eve have children before the Fall?
Thanks for your question. I'll offer several reasons why I believe Adam and Eve didn’t have any pre-Fall children. First, the Bible teaches that Adam and Eve were the very first humans God made. All…
Did man eat meat before the Fall and the Flood?
The Bible does not specifically answer this question. However, let's briefly examine some of the arguments. The first argument assumes there was no death at all before the Fall. From this follows…
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Illumination and Inward Leading
Although we might think of many ways that the Holy Spirit works within human beings to reveal truth about God, we’ll focus on two. First, we’ll explore what theologians have traditionally called…
The Simplicity of God
When theologians speak of God’s simplicity, they have in mind that God’s essence is not a composite; it’s not divided. As the first article of the Augsburg Confession puts it, God is “without parts.”…
The Imputation of Our Sin
“Imputation” simply means “assignment” or “reckoning.” But when we speak about the imputation of our sin to Jesus on the cross, we’re referring to the act in which God assigned the guilt of sinners…
The Purpose of Jesus’ Miracles
Jesus performed more miracles than any other prophet in Israel’s history. He demonstrated mastery over creation, as when he turned water into wine. He showed his authority over evil spirits and their…
The Significance of Jesus’ Baptism
When Jesus came to John the Baptist to be baptized, John objected because Jesus was already righteous. Jesus had never sinned, and therefore didn’t need to repent. But Jesus responded by saying that…
The Motive of Love in Redemption
The Son’s motive for redeeming sinners was complex and can be described in a variety of ways. But one of the most well-known words Scripture uses to describe the Son’s motive in redemption is “love”…
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