What Makes Something Prophecy?
By Caleb Keith
08/04/26
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What Makes Something Prophecy?

Christ does not replace or erase the history of the Old Testament. He brings it to its fullness. The historical fulfillments demonstrate God's faithfulness in their own time and also bear witness to the greater fulfillment accomplished in Jesus Christ.
In the Tent of His Flesh
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
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In the Tent of His Flesh

Jesus Christ is the Ark of the New Covenant. He is our place of atonement, our mercy seat. He puts a lid on the righteousness that might otherwise condemn us by offering his very self in our stead on the cross.
How Archaeology Brings the Bible to Life
Mark Duerr
Mark Duerr
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How Archaeology Brings the Bible to Life

Because the biblical story unfolds in real places among real people, archaeology helps us understand the world in which God's saving work took place and, in turn, enriches our reading of Scripture.

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For the Baptized, this is How it Goes

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Donavon Riley
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God Doesn't Give Us a Pass, and That's Good

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We would rather be God ourselves. But, being God is always beyond our grasp.
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