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In a posthumously published series of lectures, I came across this statement by Lesslie Newbigin on the resurrection. These words particularly leaped out to me in light of our celebration of the resurrection this past Sunday. Christ gives us the victory because He has broken the power of sin, and in breaking the power of sin, …
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Stanley Spencer, The Resurrection at Cookham; Oil on canvas; 1923-27. Death is something we all must face and all, in one way or another, fear. There is a finality to it that is shocking and feels unnatural to us. Even though we understand and experience the breakdown of our bodies, even "natural" death feels wrong, …
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We all have reasons to be thankful. Throughout Scripture, we are encouraged to remember and rehearse together the reasons we have to give thanks to God. The Psalms reverberate with this charge: Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. (Psalm 106:1) The Apostle Paul encourages believers in local churches …
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This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our preaching series entitled "Living the Creed: Connecting Life and Faith in the Apostles’ Creed." This series walks through the Apostles Creed as a basic summary of our faith but also as a way to live our faith out with God in the world. Each weekend of this …
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Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. (Ephesians 6:10-11) What always captures my attention in these verses is the reality of our conflict and the source of our defense. Paul takes it for …
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Matthew Erickson 