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The Law Complements the Gospel Because It Arrived after Christ Was Promised (Galatians 3:15-18)

October 24, 2024 Nate Holdridge

In a sense, there is no bigger question than the one Galatians attempts to answer: How do we relate to God? Do we experience God as a reward for good works? Do we gain fuller and more complete revelation of him by keeping more of his law as revealed in nature, conscience, or Scripture? Or do we encounter God by his grace? Do we enjoy him through faith in his promises?

Jesus' Transfiguration Offered an Encouraging Preview (Mark 9:1-3)

January 26, 2023 Nate Holdridge

In response to the disciples' confession and this new teaching about his death and resurrection, Jesus took three of his men to a mountaintop. Though we don't know the exact location of this event, it seems likely to be one of Mt. Hermon's peaks, around 9,000 feet in elevation. The other gospels tell us he went there to pray, and, as was their custom, they slept while he cried out to God. (5 Minutes/1100 Words)

Fly #09—The Law Complements The Gospel—Galatians 3:15-22

January 22, 2023 Nate Holdridge

Sunday Sermon: Fly #09—The Law Complements The Gospel—Galatians 3:15-22

Archival Post: The Call of Abraham

July 18, 2022 Nate Holdridge

The passage tells us the Lord spoke to Abram. We aren't told how God spoke to Abram, nor does it tell us why God chose to call this man. I think it is unwise, though, to use this passage as an example of divine election for salvation. Abram received this call of God, not for eternal salvation, but to be a blessing to the nations.

Archival Post: Living In Between the Promise and Fulfillment, Part 1

February 14, 2022 Nate Holdridge

Living In Between the Promise and Fulfillment, Part 1

Archival Post

Abram had stepped up to serve as a blessing in Lot's life. God had told him his name would be great, and that he'd be a blessing. And, after Abram rescued Lot from invading kings, Lot would agree.

Walk in Truth - Confess the Son (1 John 2:21-25)

June 15, 2021 Nate Holdridge

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(1 John 2:21-25)

John was clear. The church he wrote to **knew the truth** (21). They had not partaken in the **lie** floating around at that time (21). And it's a lie still floating around today. What is it? (5 Minutes/1100 Words)

God Rewards Life in the Kingdom (Mark 10:28-30)

November 24, 2020 Nate Holdridge

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(Mark 10:28-30)

Peter thought about what he'd just witnessed. He'd watched a rich young ruler turn away from Jesus. He wouldn't leave all and follow Christ. But Peter and the other disciples had. Just saying. (3 Minutes/800 Words)

3 Protections For Today's Believers - Part 2 (1 John 2:18-27)

November 19, 2020 Nate Holdridge

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(1 John 2:18-27)

Living In Between the Promise and Fulfillment, Part 3 (Genesis 15)

September 15, 2020 Nate Holdridge

When you are living in between the promise and the fulfillment, when the world seems dark and ominous, it is important to look to the cross of Christ. There, we are reminded of God's great love for us, and his promise to make all things new. (5 Minutes/1400)

Living In Between the Promise and Fulfillment, Part 2 (Genesis 15)

September 8, 2020 Nate Holdridge

The life lived in between the promise and the fulfillment, must be able to see past circumstances. All Abram could see what Eliezer. But God could see descendants as numerous as the stars of the sky and the sand on the seashore! God could see way beyond what Abram could see. (7 Minutes/1800 Words)