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5 Reasons to Study Old Testament History by David Murray
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Many Christians entertain a negative view of Old Testament History; of its usefulness and even of its accuracy. It is often regarded as “far away” and “distant” chronologically, geographically, socially, and theologically. “What can it do for me?” and “Why study it?” are common questions. In this post, David Murray gives us 5 Reasons to Study Old Testament History.
Continue...The Cambridge Declaration: Alive and Kicking
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Is the Cambridge Declaration still relevant?
We think it is and we’re doing something exciting about it!
Continue...Why These Books and No Others?
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What was once accepted in academia – Who wrote the New Testament? Who is Jesus? Why these books and no other? – is no more. And as the framework of scholarship has shifted, doubt about the authority and clarity of Scripture has led many in the Church to question.
The 2016 Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology addresses the topic of canon head on.
Continue...We Are Family!
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How does family relate to the Church and its grander mission (even the Great Commission!)? What constitutes a family, how does it reflect the image of God and … what about singles? Listen to today's Mortification of Spin for good, helpful advice and great reminders delivered with the customary MoS spirit.
Continue...Remembering Jerry Bridges
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As many have reported, Jerry Bridges has been called home by the Lord. He was a much loved speaker at the Alliance’s Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology. After a career of campus ministry and a writing career on holiness, he was able to personally connect with Alliance members in a remarkable fashion that has become a standard of Alliance events. We know you will miss his teaching style as much as we will. So we would like to make the following messages for your edification - and I am sure Jerry would suggest for your holiness!
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