We have arrived at a hallmark chapter in the New Testament. Hebrews chapter eleven is one of the most cherished chapters in the whole Bible. It's frequently called the Hall of Faith. The author cites…
Read more What is Faith? | Hebrews 11
We have arrived at a hallmark chapter in the New Testament. Hebrews chapter eleven is one of the most cherished chapters in the whole Bible. It's frequently called the Hall of Faith. The author cites…
Read more What is Faith? | Hebrews 11
In part one, I told you this passage has three sections. Let Us (vv 19-25) A Warning (vv 26-31) How To (vv 32-39) While I intended to cover it all in one article, here we are, part two. We covered…
Read more Therefore, Faith – Part Two | Hebrews 10:19-39
I cheated. Last Spring (2023), I taught through Hebrews 10:19-39 in Cape Town. It was March, so I had only been studying this letter seriously for about a month and a half. So, as we’ve been getting…
Read more Therefore, Faith – Part One | Hebrews 10:19-39
It has been just over a year since I unleashed Renewed Belief upon an unsuspecting world. As long as I keep this thing alive, I want to do these yearly gut checks. What has the LORD done? Do I still…
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Friends, I'm really glad to arrive at this moment in our study. Chapter ten contains both the apex and closing remarks of the author's deep dive into Christ's priesthood and sacrifice. To be honest,…
Read more Once For All | Hebrews 10:1-18
I have a confession. During 2020, I had a meltdown moment. I am not a conspiracy person. By that, I don't mean that I don't believe conspiracies exist. I only mean that their existence or…
Read more Is It Ever Ok To Lose It?
I hate fighting with my wife. Radene is one of the most lovable people I’ve ever known. I’m not just saying that because I married her. I’ve had people tell me that again and again over the last…
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Have you ever been in someone’s will for an inheritance? Do you have a distant, wealthy uncle with no children who has put you in his will? Do you secretly wonder when he’ll pass on so you can have…
Read more God’s Living Will | Hebrews 9:15-28
I don't often do this, but here's the tl;dr answer: occasionally and far less than we see happening. Now, if you're here for the nuance, let's carry on. I'm painting a huge bullseye on my back by…
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