Tag Archives: resurrection

Let Your Joy Shine!

Posted on November 20, 2017 by parklinscomb

Christian is not a negative religion. The world—very unfortunately—sees God’s word, Christ’s church, and Christians generally as very negative—a religion of “No”. We know why, of course; God often says, “No,” to the evil and harmful things that people in … Continue reading →

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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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About Easter

Posted on April 22, 2014 by parklinscomb

If you’re not a regular church-goer, or just not an especially religious person, you might wonder what all the fuss is surrounding Easter. And even if you do come to church regularly you might sometimes wonder the same thing, even … Continue reading →

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Tell Me About the Christ, Part 3

Posted on September 20, 2013 by parklinscomb

Over the last couple of weeks we’ve been looking at some of the important biblical teachings about the Christ—the theological term for this study is Christology. We first considered the Christ in His eternity and Godhood, before the creation of … Continue reading →

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Tell Me About the Christ, Part 2

Posted on September 14, 2013 by parklinscomb

Last week we began a brief study of the Christ with a look at what the Scripture says about Him before He came into this world as Jesus of Nazareth. The world, including even the religious world, has some pretty … 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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Abraham’s Sacrifice of Isaac

Posted on January 14, 2013 by parklinscomb

Genesis 22 tells the riveting story of Abraham’s offering of Isaac. Isaac was the long awaited son of Abraham and Sarah. He had been promised when Abraham (“father of a multitude” — in honor of the promise) was still called … Continue reading →

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The End — Revelation 19-22

Posted on February 25, 2012 by parklinscomb

Well, with today’s reading we come to the end of our daily journey through the Bible. It has been a challenge to me personally to both read, reflect, and try to write something cogent that people might want to read. … Continue reading →

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The Song of Moses and the Lamb — Revelation 13-15

Posted on February 23, 2012 by parklinscomb

Today’s reading is about another strand of God’s victory over the evil world that has been oppressing and persecuting God’s people — the villains of the 42-months (3.5 years). Satan — 13:1 It’s important to realize who’s behind this whole … Continue reading →

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Always ready to remind you — 2 Peter

Posted on February 14, 2012 by parklinscomb

The book of 2 Peter was written by the apostle Peter, probably toward the end of his life. His theme seems to be that he wanted to remind them of things that they already knew. Reminders are important for humans, … Continue reading →

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