December 16, 2015
by Steve Thiel
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Category:
The Gospel of John
The Apostle John begins His gospel by telling us that the Word was in the beginning “and the Word was with God and the Word was God”. And that Word “became flesh and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only Son, full of grace and truth.” Now, Jesus is clearly the Word. But how exactly is He full of grace and truth?...
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December 14, 2015
by Steve Thiel
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Category:
The Gospel of John
What does the bible have to say about competition in the Kingdom of God? In other words, should we be comparing and competing with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Should we concern ourselves with what the Lord has called them to in comparison to our calling?...
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December 11, 2015
by Steve Thiel
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Category:
The Gospel of John
Which is more important, love or obedience? Is it more important to love the Lord our God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength or to walk in obedience to His commandments? Which is the greater priority? Well, the bible both tells us that they’re one and the same....
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November 16, 2015
by Steve Thiel
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Category:
The Gospel of John
| Tags: rules, relationship
When you think about the essence of Christianity, do you think about rules and regulations, God’s commandments, thou shall and thou shall not, or do you think about relationship? Well you should think relationship....
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November 13, 2015
by Steve Thiel
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Category:
The Gospel of John
| Tags: unity
How important is it for Christians to get along? I mean, how critical is it for God-loving, bible- believing, gospel-centered people to love one another, to fellowship together, and to be unified in the truth? Is it essential or is it optional?...
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November 11, 2015
by Steve Thiel
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Category:
The Gospel of John
| Tags: truth
We live in a day and age when there’s more information than ever at our fingertips. In fact, we hold it in the palm of our hands with our smart phones. And yet, it seems harder and harder to find out what is actually true. Every piece of information seems to come with a spin or someone’s jaded perspective. So how can we find truth, absolute truth?...
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November 9, 2015
by Steve Thiel
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Category:
The Gospel of John
Have you ever seen a kid’s football game where one team comes out and starts warming up and getting ready for the game, and then their opponent comes out and immediately you can tell that they’re better than the first team in every way. They’re bigger. They’re faster. They’re stronger....
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November 6, 2015
by Steve Thiel
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Category:
The Gospel of John
Do you know that one of the keys to living a happy life is having reasonable expectations? That’s true with your marriage, you kids, and your career, but it’s also true with regard to the reality that all who live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted (2 Timothy 3:12)....
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November 4, 2015
by Steve Thiel
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Category:
The Gospel of John
Is there ever a time when it’s actually helpful for your closest friend to go away? Is there an occasion where their departure is a tremendous blessing and benefit to you? Well, Jesus says that there is in John 16....
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November 2, 2015
by Steve Thiel
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Category:
The Gospel of John
| Tags: 9marks, Love, sacrifice
What do you think is the greatest demonstration of love? Is it giving someone an unbelievably expensive gift? Or is it spending time with them, especially when their sick or dying? Or is it something else? Well, Jesus helps us answer that question in John 15:12-13 when He says, “This is my commandment, that you love one another even as I have loved you. Greater love has ...
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