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What the Bible Says About Jesus Christ 
Part 6, His Resurrection and Ascension

Posted on November 13, 2015 by parklinscomb

To non-Christians it might be a point of confusion that Christians focus so much and celebrate weekly the cross and death of Jesus Christ. The cruel and unjust crucifixion of the Son of God seems like a really bad reason … Continue reading →

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What the Bible Says About Jesus Christ 
Part 5, His Cross and His Death

Posted on November 11, 2015 by parklinscomb

One of the most central doctrines of the Christ have to do with His cross and death. While there is nowhere near enough room to give this topic a just discussion, here are a few important teachings about it. Absolutely … Continue reading →

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A Ruined Trip

Posted on November 8, 2013 by parklinscomb

Mark 15:21 “They *pressed into service a passer-by coming from the country, Simon of Cyrene (the father of Alexander and Rufus), to bear His cross.” Jews were supposed to attend three feasts in Jerusalem yearly. For those living in Palestine … Continue reading →

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The Suffering Servant

Posted on March 29, 2013 by parklinscomb

This being Easter, much is said about the cross of Christ and His resurrection. Most of what is said is truly moving and thought provoking, but none of them top what was said about the cross and resurrection of Jesus … Continue reading →

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The Pattern of God, The Pattern of Worship, part 2

Posted on September 30, 2012 by parklinscomb

Last time we talked about the more general patterns of worship found in the New Testament: location doesn’t matter now, it must be in spirit and truth, it must be a reflection of daily life, it must be God-oriented, it … Continue reading →

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To the Romans — Romans 1-3

Posted on January 7, 2012 by parklinscomb

Today we begin in our reading the great book of Romans. It is the first of Paul’s letters to churches in the New Testament, although it was actually not his first letter; 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Corinthians, … Continue reading →

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What kind of man is this? — Matthew 8-10

Posted on November 30, 2011 by parklinscomb

I can already see that blogging through Matthew is going to be harder than blogging through the OT. There’s so much good stuff! What kind of man is this? One of the spookiest experiences that the apostles had as they … Continue reading →

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