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Living Water for Outsiders — John 4:1-38
Jesus offered living water to a woman at a well in Samaria. This unexpected and outlandish encounter shows that Jesus offers living water to outsiders in the same way He provided it to the religious leaders of His day. Here’s our explanatory video. John… Continue Reading “Living Water for Outsiders — John 4:1-38”
The Son Must Increase — John 3:22-36
In video 4 of our John’s Gospel in 40 Days series, we cover chapter 3:22-36 and John the Baptist’s witness about Christ Jesus. He insists that he must decrease so that Christ can increase. Here’s the video. John 3:22–36 John the Baptist Exalts Christ… Continue Reading “The Son Must Increase — John 3:22-36”
True Worship, True Birth — John 2:13-3:21
The third reading in our John in 40 Days series is John 2:13 3:21. In these famous verses, Jesus encounters the opposition of the Pharisees for the first time and receives a fateful visit from Nicodemus. Here is a video to explain this passage.… Continue Reading “True Worship, True Birth — John 2:13-3:21”
Come and See — John 1:35-2:12
The second reading in our John’s Gospel in 40 Days series is John 1:35-2:12. We’ve titled it, “Come and See” because Jesus issues an invitation to come and see, come and experience life with Him. It’s a gracious invitation and divine command to come… Continue Reading “Come and See — John 1:35-2:12”
The Word Revealed — John 1:1-34
The first reading in our John’s Gospel in 40 Days series is John 1:1-34. We’ve titled it, “The Word Revealed,” because John clearly tells us that God reveals Himself to us in Jesus Christ. To see Jesus is to see God. Here’s a 5-minute… Continue Reading “The Word Revealed — John 1:1-34”
Will You Follow Him?
I wrote the following article was written for the March/April edition of ARP Magazine, a publication of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. May it be an encouragement and a challenge to you. My task is to write an article on the Moderator of our… Continue Reading “Will You Follow Him?”
Church Planting and the Future of the ARP Church
Between June 14-25, Christian Education Ministries hosted our denomination’s (ARPC) summer conferences for middle and high school students at Bonclarken (the ARP’s conference center). I understand those were two great weeks, and our Lord worked powerfully among the students. After the conferences were finished,… Continue Reading “Church Planting and the Future of the ARP Church”
Developing Selflessness
Selflessness does not come naturally to any of us, but it can be developed in all of us through faith, intentional decision-making, and action.
3 Necessary Commitments for Planting New Churches
Planting new, biblical, Christ-centered, and confessional churches is the most effective way to impact the lost world for Christ. Period.
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