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The Creation Mandate through the Bible

January 18, 2020

In Genesis chapter 1, we read of the so-called “creation mandate” that was given as a command to Adam and Eve. Much of the language from that mandate is repeated after the flood in Genesis 9. 

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Righteousness and Life

January 18, 2020

Many Christians don’t realize that their union with Christ at salvation actually presupposes their union with Adam in sin. 

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Created in the Image of God

January 18, 2020

What distinguishes us from chimpanzees? In addition to identifying the obvious physical differences, we usually make the case that this difference lies with something within us, that is, the rational soul. 

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Behold, My Servant

December 5, 2019

How can God justify the ungodly like you and me?  Because of the Servant who remained faithful as He suffered and substituted for us.

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Meet A. Craig Troxel

December 4, 2019

Meet A. Craig Troxel, Professor of Practical Theology at Westminster Seminary California

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Gracious Word

November 26, 2019

 In these verses we ascend the summit of John’s prologue. In it we hear echoes of God’s appearing on the mountain to Moses, who condescends once again, only now embodied in the Word. He comes in the fullness of his steadfast love and faithfulness for those who look to him out of the emptiness they feel within. And those that do will not be disappointed. 

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Will the Real Servant Please Stand Up?

November 7, 2019

Knowing the “Servant” of Isaiah 49 not only provides comfort during the difficulties of our “exile” experiences, but also compassion and courage to help those who need the Servant's redemption and reconciliation.

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Regenerating Word

November 5, 2019

Everyone wants to belong—to become part of a circle of friends or a group where they will be accepted, valued and loved. But often the price of admittance is costly and one’s ongoing status is fragile. So what does the Word offer to those who feel like they do not belong or think they will not become anyone of value? 

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Paul’s Paradigm for Building up the Church in 1 Corinthians 3:5 – 4:5

October 24, 2019

A lecture from WSC's new Associate Professor of New Testament, Dr. Bradley J. Bitner

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Rejected Word

October 22, 2019

It is one thing to hear that the Word is eternality itself and is the fountain of life and is the light of the World. It is another thing altogether to acknowledge it—which is what most people are unwilling to do. 

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Isaiah 45

October 15, 2019

The Lord’s oath-bound deliverance of Israel and the world is surely coming.

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Our God vs. the Idols

October 10, 2019

Fear drives us to find security in the idols we make instead of the God who has made us, chosen us and redeemed us.  Isaiah 44 justifies trust in the God of Israel and displays the foolishness of trusting idols. 

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