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Sep 2017 27 Sep 27, 2017

There are several good reasons why the Apostle Paul described the Second Coming of Jesus Christ as our “blessed hope” (Titus 2:13). It is a “blessed hope” because it will mean the end of all sin and suffering in our lives. No more battles with temptation. No more feelings of guilt when we fail. No more diagnoses of cancer or heart disease or arthritis. No more sadness upon hearing of the death of a loved one. No more funerals. No more anger or res...Read More

Sep 2017 25 Sep 25, 2017
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The word “meditation” has developed something of a bad reputation in certain Christian circles. In this article I want to reclaim it as one of the essential spiritual disciplines for all believers. (1) Meditation begins, but by no means ends, with thinking on Scripture. To meditate properly our souls must reflect upon what our minds have ingested and our hearts must rejoice in what our souls have grasped. We have truly meditated when we slowly read, prayerfu...Read More

Sep 2017 22 Sep 22, 2017
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We’ve been looking this week at the fifth seal in Revelation 6:9-11. Here it is again: “When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the witness they had borne. They cried out with a loud voice, “O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you will judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?” Then they were each given a white robe and told to rest a l...Read More

Sep 2017 21 Sep 21, 2017

In the previous article I made several observations about the nature of the intermediate state, in particular the conscious condition of those who have died physically and are now in heaven in the presence of the risen Christ. Here again is the text we looked at: “When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the witness they had borne. They cried out with a loud voice, “O Sovereign L...Read More

Sep 2017 20 Sep 20, 2017
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This past week I preached on the fifth seal judgment in Revelation 6:9-11. Here is what it says: “When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the witness they had borne. They cried out with a loud voice, “O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you will judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?” Then they were each given a white robe and told to rest...Read More

Sep 2017 18 Sep 18, 2017
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The word miracle is used somewhat promiscuously to describe everything from healing a paralytic to finding a parking space at the mall on the day before Christmas. So we begin our ten things we should all know about miracles with a definition. Continue reading . . .  The word miracle is used somewhat promiscuously to describe everything from healing a paralytic to finding a parking space at the mall on the day before Christmas. So we begin our ten things we should ...Read More

Sep 2017 13 Sep 13, 2017
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I recently received an email that asked me a question about reincarnation. More specifically, the question centered around Melchizedek and if perhaps the way he is described in Hebrews 7 suggests at least the possibility of reincarnation. Here is the text, followed by my reply. Continue reading . . . I recently received an email that asked me a question about reincarnation. More specifically, the question centered around Melchizedek and if perhaps the way he is describe...Read More

Sep 2017 11 Sep 11, 2017
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The Convergence Conference: the Passionate Pursuit of Word and Spirit, is now only a few weeks away. I hope and pray you will give serious consideration to joining us here in Oklahoma City, October 5-7. Here are ten things you should know about the conference. Continue reading . . . The Convergence Conference: the Passionate Pursuit of Word and Spirit, is now only a few weeks away. I hope and pray you will give serious consideration to joining us here in Oklahoma City, ...Read More

Sep 2017 7 Sep 7, 2017

[In the wake of the release of The Nashville Statement last week there have been several critical comments and questions raised. Denny Burk responded to these issues and his treatment is well worth your close consideration.] Continue reading . . . August 29, 2017 Denny Burk [In the wake of the release of The Nashville Statement last week there have been several critical comments and questions raised. Denny Burk responded to these issues and his treatment is well worth...Read More

Sep 2017 6 Sep 6, 2017
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Last week I alerted you to the release of The Nashville Statement on human sexuality. I provided a link to the place where you can read the entire document, especially the Articles of Affirmation and Denial. Just in case you didn’t click on the link, I decided to provide you with those fourteen articles. Continue reading . . . Last week I alerted you to the release of The Nashville Statement on human sexuality. I provided a link to the place where you ca...Read More

Sep 2017 4 Sep 4, 2017
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What may we conclude, if anything at all, about the tragedy in Houston? What lessons does the Bible teach us as we try to make sense of this event? What is the relationship of God’s sovereignty to the devastation of this hurricane? Here are ten things to keep in mind. Continue reading . . . What may we conclude, if anything at all, about the tragedy in Houston? What lessons does the Bible teach us as we try to make sense of this event? What is the relationship of ...Read More

Sep 2017 1 Sep 1, 2017
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Beginning in early March of 2014 I launched a verse-by-verse series of sermons on the Epistle to the Hebrews. I concluded the series in May of 2015. There were a total of 47 sermons on the book. My standard practice here at Bridgeway is to provide our people with a written manuscript of each sermon. All 47 of these sermon manuscripts on Hebrews are now available on my website. Continue reading . . . Beginning in early March of 2014 I launched a verse-by-verse series of ...Read More