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The Contours of the Land in Israel's History
The Land of Palestine
The land of Palestine took its name from the Philistines (the Pelishtim in Hebrew) who settled along the Mediterranean coast from Joppa to Gaza about 1300–12...
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Right Now, Freedom in Your Workplace (Excerpt from The Gospel at Work)
Excerpt from The Gospel at Work by Sebastian Traeger and Greg Gilbert.
Knowing that you work for King Jesus and not for other people changes...
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How Can We Know Whether We're Authentically Christian? — An Excerpt from "Real Christian"
In his new book, Real Christian, pastor Todd Wilson suggests “Many of us lack clarity about what it means to be real. As a result, we strug...
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God’s Grace Sets Us Free [Awakening Faith]
Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. (1 Peter 2:11)
We see ...
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Will You Ask America to "Forgive Us" of 7 Social Sins?
In a post-Ferguson world, this book is timely for the Church.
I could add that in a post-Trail-of-Tears, post-Stonewall riots, post-9/11 wo...
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The Joys of Ellipsis (John 12:7) — Mondays with Mounce 246
When Mary anointed Jesus’ feet, Judas objected to the extravagant waste of money. Jesus responds, “‘Leave (Ἄφες) her alone,’ Jesus replied. ...
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"The Best Comment on Yahweh" via Bruce K. Waltke
We just found this piece by Bruce K. Waltke in our blog archives, unpublished since 2008. I can't explain the delay, but here it is now. —A...
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The New and Glorious Day (II) [Awakening Faith]
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! (2 Corinthians 5:17)
What is this new heave...
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Extracurricular Activities 1.3.15 — The Law of Moses, Robert Alter, Moses Myth?
Justin Taylor Interviews David Dorsey on The Law of Moses and the Christian
A Q&A summary with David Dorsey’s essay, “The Law of Moses a...
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Make This "The Year of Evangelism" by Rethinking and Redefining It — An Excerpt from "The Unbelievable Gospel"
In his new book The Unbelievable Gospel, Jonathan Dodson throws down a challenge for us this year:
Rethink and redefine what it means to eva...
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The New and Glorious Day (I) [Awakening Faith]
Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. (Matthew 28:9)
The reign of life has be...
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Let Your Heart Be an Altar [Awakening Faith]
Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: “Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me.” (Hebrews 1...
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Are Your People Real? 6 Marks of a Real Christian Inspired by Jonathan Edwards
What is a real Christian?
This seemingly basic question was one Jonathan Edwards himself grappled with during the intense movement of the Sp...
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Ellipsis (What Is Missing in Luke 2:49?) - Mondays with Mounce 245
Here is a great example of why translation involves interpretation, and why a “word-for-word” approach can often fail.
When Jesus’ parents f...
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Joy in Your Blessings [Awakening Faith]
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step wi...
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Extracurricular Activity 12.27.14 — Mary Mother of Jesus, Celebrity Faith, & Wesley and Pelagius
Scot McKnight Shares 10 Things He Wishes Everyone Knew about Mary
1. We know more about Mary than we do about almost everyone in the New Tes...
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The Two "States" of King Jesus: Exaltation and Humiliation — An Excerpt from "Crucified King"
Christmastime is one of the more perfect times to remember and recognize the humiliation of Christ. That the Son of God was born in a feedi...
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