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"And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory."
Ephesians 1:13-14
May, 2017, Volume 16 Issue 04
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Notes from Nancy
Leviticus 23 contains "the appointed festivals of the LORD". We can see these observed by Jesus and his disciples in the New Testament. ...more
Women in Christ Commentary: Having Believed
We are asked to remember Jesus' death by participating in eating bread representing his body and drinking wine which represents the blood of the new covenant (1 Corinthians 11:23-26). As we do so, we also need to remember that he rose from the dead and now lives. ...more
Bible Study Guide: Be Filled with the Spirit
Describe the events of this Pentecost. Why is it important for us today? ...more
Abundance of the Heart: 24 Hours
At a recent Bible study we were asked which 24 hours we would choose if we could go back to any biblical time to talk with people. I found this to be a difficult choice especially in a few minutes. ... more
Exhortation: We Know
I don't know about you, but I'm always second guessing myself. Should I have said that? Should I have done that? Maybe, I should have chosen differently? Yes, occasionally doubts try to make inroads into my faith.. ... more
Movie Review: The Case for Christ
The movie "The Case for Christ" based on the book by Lee Strobel is faithful to his book, but focuses more on his resistance to his wife's acceptance of Christ which had prompted his search for evidence against Jesus and Christianity. ...more
If you haven't yet read Guidelines for Research Reading from the first issue (January 2002), we recommend reading these brief suggestions as an introduction to the book reviews. ...more