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Galatians and Christian Theology: Justification, the Gospel, and Ethics in Paul’s Letter

Featured, Theology / Mike Boling / May 8, 2015

The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians has served as a basis for some intense discussion among scholars and even laymen throughout the centuries since it was penned. Covering important theological topics such as justification, the gospel, law, and grace, it is quite important to have a proper understanding of such topics and how they […]

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The Hiding Place (Young Reader’s Edition)

Biographies, Book Reviews, Featured / Mike Boling / May 6, 2015

The story of Corrie Ten Boom as related in her classic book The Hiding Place is one of those must-read books. I was excited to receive an updated version of this book that is geared towards the young reader. Having a 13-year-old daughter in our home, I am quite confident this condensed version will connect

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The Problem of Good When the World Seems Fine without God

Featured, Theology / Dave Jenkins / May 5, 2015

When I lived in Seattle one of the main questions I got from many non-Christians friend was, “I live a moral life, and I’m a good person, so why do I need the gospel?” At first glance, this might seem like a no-brainer issue to most Christians, and they would be right to think that.

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What is Experiential Calvinism?

Featured, Theology / David Dunham / May 4, 2015

Calvinism has sadly been reduced to only five points and characterized as a cold academic system of thought. Ian Hamilton has set out to recast it in a light that is more true to its heritage and intent. In What is Experiential Calvinism? Hamilton describes the system as vibrant, joyful, and experiential. In so doing,

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On Being A Pastor Understanding Our Calling and Work

Church, Featured / Dave Jenkins / May 2, 2015

Pastors have one of the most demanding and joyful jobs in the world. They get to be with people at the most critical times of their lives- from birth to death. They preach the glories of the gospel from the text of Scripture. They meet with people in their office, at coffee shops, and at

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An Introduction to Biblical Ethics

Featured, Theology / Dave Jenkins / April 30, 2015

I remember sitting in one of my philosophy classes back in the early 2000’s at a local community college in the Greater Seattle area thinking that one of the most neglected topics of Christian writing and thinking has to be the topic of ethics. In the past few years, this thesis has been overwhelming changed

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Everyone’s a Theologian: An Introduction to Systematic Theology

Featured, Theology / Dave Jenkins / April 28, 2015

Many people, including Christians downplay the importance of theology in their lives. For example, it’s not uncommon to hear a Christian say, “I don’t have a theology”, or something of similar effect. This is not only untrue it’s dangerous. Doctrine comes from the Bible and the application of our doctrine is theology. Believing that theology

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Slogging Along In The Paths Of Righteousness Psalm 13-24

Featured, Theology / Dave Jenkins / April 24, 2015

The Book of Psalms has a long history in the life of the Church. Whenever I’m super down in the dumps I turn to the Psalms to find comfort and help. I love the cries of the Psalmist for God to help him in the midst of difficulty. The Psalms are raw honest and emotional

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