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John the Baptist
John the Baptist is said to be "in the desert of Judea" and "baptizing in the Jordan." The traditional site of John's ministry is on the East bank of the river opposite Jericho. The political significance…
Created about 2 years ago
Matthew 3:1 (NIV84), Matthew 3:2 (NIV84), Matthew 3:3 (NIV84), Matthew 3:4 (NIV84), Matthew 3:5 (NIV84), Matthew 3:6 (NIV84), Matthew 3:7 (NIV84), Matthew 3:8 (NIV84), Matthew 3:9 (NIV84), Matthew 3:10 (NIV84), Matthew 3:11 (NIV84), Matthew 3:12 (NIV84)
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The Magi
The story of the magi contains a number of threads, each important to Matthew's theology. First, it depicts a seeking gentile community (the magi as its representatives) which is more open to worship…
Created over 2 years ago
Matthew 2:1 (NIV84), Matthew 2:2 (NIV84), Matthew 2:3 (NIV84), Matthew 2:4 (NIV84), Matthew 2:5 (NIV84), Matthew 2:6 (NIV84), Matthew 2:7 (NIV84), Matthew 2:8 (NIV84), Matthew 2:9 (NIV84), Matthew 2:10 (NIV84), Matthew 2:11 (NIV84), Matthew 2:12 (NIV84)
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Mtthew's Birth Narrative
In comparison with Luke, Matthew gives little detail surrounding Jesus' birth. In fact, the birth itself is not described at all. Instead Matthew focuses on Joseph's dilemma in dealing with an apparently…
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Matthew 1:18 (NIV84), Matthew 1:19 (NIV84), Matthew 1:20 (NIV84), Matthew 1:21 (NIV84), Matthew 1:22 (NIV84), Matthew 1:23 (NIV84), Matthew 1:24 (NIV84), Matthew 1:25 (NIV84)
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Matthew's Genealogy of Jesus
Matthew's account of the generations leading up to Jesus has been very carefully sculpted to make particular theological points. His numeric scheme (three sets of fourteen generations) is a deliberate…
Created over 2 years ago
Matthew 1:1 (NIV84), Matthew 1:2 (NIV84), Matthew 1:3 (NIV84), Matthew 1:4 (NIV84), Matthew 1:5 (NIV84), Matthew 1:6 (NIV84), Matthew 1:7 (NIV84), Matthew 1:8 (NIV84), Matthew 1:9 (NIV84), Matthew 1:10 (NIV84), Matthew 1:11 (NIV84), Matthew 1:12 (NIV84), Matthew 1:13 (NIV84), Matthew 1:14 (NIV84), Matthew 1:15 (NIV84), Matthew 1:16 (NIV84), Matthew 1:17 (NIV84)
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Romans 1:18-31 Total Depravity
Romans 1:18-31 Paul begins his exposition of the gospel with the claim that God's nature should be evident to all from his creation. He proceeds to outline the general rejection of God by mankind. He…
Created over 3 years ago
Romans 1:18 (ASV), Romans 1:19 (ASV), Romans 1:20 (ASV), Romans 1:21 (ASV), Romans 1:22 (ASV), Romans 1:23 (ASV), Romans 1:24 (ASV), Romans 1:25 (ASV), Romans 1:26 (ASV), Romans 1:27 (ASV), Romans 1:28 (ASV), Romans 1:29 (ASV), Romans 1:30 (ASV), Romans 1:31 (ASV), Romans 1:32 (ASV)
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Romans 1:8-17 Paul's Mission
Romans 1:8-17 Paul states his desire and intention to visit Rome in response to his overall call to preach the gospel. He has been prevented thus far by his wider obligation to "the wise" and "the unwise,"…
Created over 3 years ago
Romans 1:8 (ASV), Romans 1:9 (ASV), Romans 1:10 (ASV), Romans 1:11 (ASV), Romans 1:12 (ASV), Romans 1:13 (ASV), Romans 1:14 (ASV), Romans 1:15 (ASV), Romans 1:16 (ASV), Romans 1:17 (ASV)
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Romans 1:1-7 Greetings
Romans 1:1-7 Paul's formulaic greeting contains hints to the contents of the letter. Obviously, he will be talking about Jesus. In particular, he will make plain certain royal claims. Jesus' identity…
Created over 3 years ago
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Romans: An overview
Romans: Romans is, in many ways, Paul's magnum opus of systematic theology. Among the issues it deals with are the tension between Law and Grace, the nature of salvation and sanctification, and the ultimate…
Created over 3 years ago
bruce nettleton
- pastorbln
- Mortehead, KY