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saved without works
Clear statement of grace alone. Also exhibits strong baptismal language, implying from whence the grace comes.
Created about 1 year ago
Titus 3:4 (ESV), Titus 3:5 (ESV), Titus 3:6 (ESV), Titus 3:7 (ESV)
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-04-06
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infant baptism
Acts 2:37ff- promise for you and your children 1 Peter 3:21- baptism saves Ephesians 4:5- one baptism 5:25- cleansed by water and word 1 Corinthians 1:16- Paul baptized households Galatians 3:27- made…
Created about 1 year ago
Acts 2:38 (ESV), Acts 2:39 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 1:16 (ESV), Galatians 3:27 (ESV), Ephesians 4:5 (ESV), Ephesians 5:25 (ESV), 1 Peter 3:21 (ESV)
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2011-02-24
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his sheep know him
As Jesus teaches, his sheep will know his voice and respond to his calling. Here even though Mary doesn't recognize Jesus, as soon as. He speaks her name she instantly responds.
Created over 1 year ago
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Jesus gave in
This passage is a clear indication that persistence pays off. Even though Jesus will not help the woman at first, she persists in asking God for what she needs and he gives it to her. This persistence…
Created over 1 year ago
Matthew 15:22 (MSG), Matthew 15:23 (MSG), Matthew 15:24 (MSG), Matthew 15:25 (MSG), Matthew 15:26 (MSG), Matthew 15:27 (MSG), Matthew 15:28 (MSG)
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not about you
This passage clearly illustrates the central point of Christianity, it's not about you but what God did for you.
Created over 1 year ago
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teaching with his life
Doubtless Jesus was a great teacher, and the people in this passage appreciate him as such. However, what really astounds them is how he actually practices what he preaches in contrast to their religious…
Created over 1 year ago
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pure grace
Here Jesus makes it pretty clear that only God can bring us to him. Nothing we do can save us. This is the beauty of the Gospel. I am weak, but HE is strong!
Created over 1 year ago
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reliance on Gods word
In this passage Jesus highlights the importance of studying scripture. Also, since he is the word of God this points towards our necessary reliance on his sacrifice for us.
Created over 1 year ago
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patient perseverance
Jesus (perhaps like the rest of us) doesn't want to be pushed by his mother. However, Mary preservers and tells the servants to simply obey whatever Jesus commands. Because of this trusting but expectant…
Created over 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-01-26
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getting ready for God
Here the angel announces Johns purpose as getting people ready for God. Johns sole message is a call to repentance. Therefore, we see that we prepare our hearts to receive Gods grace by admitting our…
Created over 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-01-26
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personal moralism
Speaks against personal moralism. Clearly Paul believes not in his own works, but in the grace of God.
Created over 1 year ago
Adam Matheny
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