Every reflection on OneWithChrist, newest first.
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The Gospel, Christ, and the Holy Spirit
(Reflections from Richard D Phillips’s commentary on the OT Prophet Zechariah’s book, Chapter 4, Reformed Expository Commentary, P&R Publishing, New Jersey, 2007) I have been gripped by Phillips’s commentary on…
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IDOLATRY-When God’s initiative is hijacked by man!
Neighborhood Bible Study, Monday, 19 July 2021 Mark 12:1-12 This chapter is situated in Jerusalem, and within the temple, the focal point of the Israelite, its leaders and the entire…
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Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound!
Mark 11 – Neighborhood Bible Study (Monday, July 12, 2021) Gospel of Mark, verses 27-33 Synopsis Jesus is back at Jerusalem and in the temple which is the focal point…
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The Cursed Tree, the Blind Man and the Faith which receives its answer
The Gospel of Mark chapters 10 and 11 contain two narratives and a teaching moment by Jesus, the master teacher. And a focused and meditative reflection upon these narratives, whilst…
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The Gifts are Gone?
Some people in some churches and denominations think and believe that the Gifts of the Holy Spirit (refer 1 Corinthians, chapters 12, 13 & 14) are gone. Vanished with the…
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Working out your salvation…
Objective and Subjective aspects of our definitive sanctification in union with Christ “In order that we might be sanctified, God has definitively, decisively put our sinful nature to death in…
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Employment, Income, and the Good News!
Studies in gospel obedience Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Question: How does the knowledge that in union with Christ, my sins have been forgiven, and Christ’s righteousness credited to me,…
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Christ-centered suffering
Thursday, Dec 1, 2016 Christ-centered suffering More and more I am beginning to see; meaning, to really realize, from Scripture, that a measure (a strong measure), of a Christ-follower’s maturity…
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Profound pain
Her voice on the phone reminded me of someone I know. Wispy and soft. Weak. Yet she was on her way to a cross-fit session! Fitness freaks immediately have their…
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Keep On Keeping On
The past two days have been wonderful, and tough. Again, times of prayer with Jessie have been sweet. And Uber has been tough. Through it all, I am immensely thankful…
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A Most Hope-filled Day!
Sunday, April 24 was so hope-filled, and fulfilling. It had started with a glorious Sunday morning worship at 9am, and hope was pervasive during that entire time of worship, and…