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Our Bonds for Him Easy to Us
In searching references from reading in Lamentations 1 this morning, found this encouraging word from Matthew Henry out of his commentary on John 18: Christ’s being bound was very significant; in this as in other things there was a mystery. [1.] Before they bound him, he had bound himself by
Westminster Wednesdays: The Announcement
We’re delighted to announce a new series coming to the Banner Podcast and Youtube channel—Westminster Wednesdays—starting, Lord-willing, on Wednesday, 28 October. In a Christian world saturated with discipleship resources, the Westminster Shorter Catechism has stood the test of time as an edifying summary of Christian truth, well adapted to use in churches and in the Christian home. But how can we deepen our meditation on the truths of the catechism? How can we get ready to teach it to others?
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God’s Design for Sexual Desire
What turns sexual desire into worship? John Piper shows from 1 Timothy 4:1–5 how God gives marital pleasure to evoke thanksgiving. Watch Now
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Gluttony and the Fullness of God
Canto VI of Dante’s Inferno paints a sobering scene. Dante and Virgil have just arrived in the third ring of hell, where God punishes the sin of gluttony. An accursed rain — cold, foul, toxic — pours down on the circle. The eternal deluge turns the ground into a horizonless slough of stinking refuse. Dante beholds a mess of souls lying prone on the ground and drowning in this thick paste. Like great slugs, they can barely move beneath the weight of their sins’ consequences. Yet as heavy as they seem, they are insubstantial;
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Notifications on moderated/removed threads
When a thread is removed due to moderation, is it possible to remove the text of the thread but leave the title and in replace the first post with a notification? This would prevent wasting a bunch of time looking for something that isn’t there.
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Father Josiah?
I was talking to a guy at my job yesterday who is Greek Orthodox, and we were talking about what they believe. Anyway, he ended up telling me about this guy father Josiah, and I looked him up real quick, and I will say I was very impressed with some of his insights. Are any of you familiar with
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FeedPress – RSS Analytics and Podcast Hosting, Done Right
How could the Holy Spirit search the infinite depths of God without being infinite himself, yet somehow distinct from the Father and the Son? The Christian God is triune. Watch Now
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Phone options for a teenager
Hi friends, I'm doing some research on my parents' behalf into a good phone to get for my sister. She is starting to drive and my parents would like her to have a phone with the ability to call, text, and use GPS. However, they would also like the phone to have very minimal / no internet access. If anyone has good phone options, experience in this search or good advice I would be glad to hear it. Thank you!
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When You’re Not Sorry
When someone confronts you wrongly, should you apologize? Pastor John encourages humility and reconciliation without giving in to emotional manipulation. Listen Now
Staveren, Petrus van. De huyshoudinge Gods in sijn Kerke, van den beginne des werelds tot aan, ende in, de sundvloed (by Felix Lopez, 1683)
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Staveren, Petrus van. De huyshoudinge Gods in sijn Kerke, na de sundvloed tot aan de geboorte van Isaak (By Frederik Haaring, 1694)
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Staveren, Petrus van. De huyshoudinge Gods in sijn Kerke, van de geboorte van Isaak, tot aan de versoeninghe tusschen Jacob en Esaauw (by Frederik Haaring, 1695)
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Jehovah's Witnesses and Christians: What Are the Essential Differences?
Jehovah’s Witnesses claim to be Christians, but there are irreconcilable differences between the teachings of the Watchtower and the teachings of the Bible. We focus on three of these key differences for this week’s Magazine Monday episode, as we read a letter from a former Jehovah’s Witness who came to a real faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
How Bible Study Shapes a Disciplined Mindset, According to Parker
Discover how daily Bible study builds discipline, perseverance, reflection, and a grounded mindset through Parker Ahlquist’s experience.
On Whole, Individual Psalms
By the Lord’s grace I have been able to put together an easy to use collection of 1,250+ commentaries and studies throughout Church history on whole, individual psalms, 85% of which are linked and are fully available online: On Whole, Individual Psalms This has been able to come about in
Take Up the Fight Against Small Sins
Gluttony will kill you. Not just your body; the stakes are far higher. Your very soul could hang in the balance with gluttony. So also with other seemingly minor sins like grumbling and gossip, fruitlessness and impatience.
(New) Series 1 Episode 6 - Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement: Revised and Updated
Audio Season 1 Episode 6 (New) Series 1 Episode 6 - Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement: Revised and Updated.© 20 26 The Rise of the Protestants., Auth
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Particularly insightful Ai answer to an enduring theological question
At times I pose questions in Ai to test it’s accuracy and reliability, or see if I am missing any points of understanding regarding this or that theological topic. I found this answer particularly insightful and thought I would share it. Not interested in controversy or debate; however, constructive feedback from both sides is welcome.
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Owen’s Commentary on Hebrews vol. 1
[PREFATORY NOTICES I.—TO THE CHRISTIAN READER CHRISTIAN READER, IF thou intendest to engage any part of thy time in the perusal of the ensuing Discourses and Exposition, it may not be amiss to take along with thee the consideration of some things, concerning the design and aim of their author
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