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Does the Old Testament Law Still Apply?
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Does the Old Testament Law Still Apply?

Discover the 5 Covenants in the Bible
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Discover the 5 Covenants in the Bible

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The Marks of a Faithful Church

What makes a faithful church? That’s a question many have attempted to answer through the centuries, but perhaps the best answer we have is in Colossians 2:1–7. While this text is probably not the first text that comes to mind in attempting to answer that question, William Barclay shows us…

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Jonah’s Anger at Yahweh’s Compassion

Would you be angry if God saved your fiercest enemies? Would it displease you if God showed mercy to them? As astonishing as that response would seem, that’s exactly how Jonah responded when God spared the Ninevites from imminent judgment. This didn’t take Jonah by surprise though as he seems…

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The Parable of the Prodigal Son

The Parable of the Prodigal Son is one of the most well-known parables of Jesus. But have you ever wondered what his followers have said about the parable throughout church history? You can now easily read comments on Scripture by Christians throughout church history with the ESV Church History Study…

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Bible Reading Challenge

Bible Reading Challenge Week 8

The weather in the Inland Northwest, where I live, has finally turned fully to Fall. I love this time of year. The leaves have turned to gold and red, and are littering the streets with added beauty. Two of my sons play rugby with a local club and Saturday was…

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Mac Update is Here!

Here are 3 things you need to know about the Mac update: You’ll need to log back into your Olive Tree account which is now found here: 2. My Stuff is now located right below Account Details for easier access! 3. If you don’t see the update right away you…

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Shadows and the True Substance

A symptom of the fallen human condition is to think and live as if we can or must contribute to our salvation. The atmosphere this creates is one marked by rivalries, dissensions, judgment, and legalism. It can even lead to extrabiblical teaching that promises an alternative route to growth or…

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Bible Reading Challenge

Bible Reading Challenge Week 7

Happy Monday to everyone! Things have been busy around our house with lots of activities in full swing and trying to wrap up the final outdoor projects before the weather turns to cold and snow. Seven weeks are now done for our Bible Reading Challenge. This week, we finished out…

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Bible Reading Challenge

Bible Reading Challenge Week 6

My apologies for getting this written up later than usual. I’ve been under the weather. Better late than never! This week, in the Old Testament we finished out Leviticus and started into Numbers, as well as read a few Psalms, and in the New Testament we finished up Hebrews, Jude,…

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