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The Message of Romans You're NOT Likely to Hear
What motivated the apostle Paul? Paul's letter to the Romans is one of the most preached books of the Bible. And much (most?) of that preaching has focused in on one theme in particular. If you've heard a sermon from Romans lately, there's a good chance this topic was the topic . And if you've not already guessed, the particularly common focus of preaching and writing on Romans is nothing less than justification by faith . For the last 500 years, this has been taken to be
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Did God (really) forsake Jesus on the cross?
"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Jesus' cry of dereliction from the cross is often taken to mean that God the Father turned...
Matt O'Reilly
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Biblical Reflections on Bishops: Global Methodist Bishops (part 4)
What does the Bible say to the current Global Methodist discussion over the role of bishops? The question is easier asked than answered....
Matt O'Reilly
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How Early was the New Testament Written?
In Rethinking the Dates of the New Testament, Jonathan Bernier makes a plausible case for early composition of the New Testament.
Matt O'Reilly
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Is the Trinity Biblical?
The Trinity is mysterious. It's difficult to understand. More specifically, it's difficult for us to understand how something can be one...
Matt O'Reilly
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Unexpected Servant
Christians often speak of how we can serve Jesus. We don't always consider how Jesus needs to serve us. In this message, Dr. Matt...
Matt O'Reilly
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When Mourning Moves Mission
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted (Matthew 5:4). But is there purpose in our pain? Does our mourning have meaning?...
Matt O'Reilly
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