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The Bible Study Hour
The First Excuse: Morality
Dr. James Boice on 09/12/2024
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How Low Can You Go
Dr. James Boice on 09/11/2024
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Think & Act Biblically
Thursday: Propitiation
09/12/2024
Second, although the word “propitiation” is used in biblical writings, it is nevertheless not used in precisely the same way it is used in pagan writings. In the pagan rituals the sacrifice was the means by which a man placated an offended deity. In Christianity it is never the man who takes the ini
Wednesday: Christ, the Righteous
09/11/2024
The second term used by John of Jesus is "righteous." Indeed, it is this word rather than either "advocate" or "propitiation" which is emphasized. In what sense is it used?The second term used by John of Jesus is “righteous.” Indeed, it is this word rather than either “advocate” or “propitiation” wh
Tuesday: The Work of Christ
09/10/2024
This is the principle of 1 John 2:1-2: forgiveness in advance for any sin that might ever come into our lives. This is God's promise, and it is given to us precisely that we might not sin. God is not shocked by human behavior, as we often are; for He sees it in advance, including the sins of Christi