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2022-12-27T06:54:10-05:00

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Understanding Jesus’ First Miracle

Last updated on: December 27, 2022 at 6:54 am By Dayne Batten

Jesus "revealed his glory" by turning water to wine at Cana. But he also revealed himself as the superior groom, with better wine to offer. Read more

Evangelical

2022-12-20T06:32:02-05:00

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How Ruth and Boaz Represent God’s Love

Last updated on: December 20, 2022 at 6:32 am By Dayne Batten

The book of Ruth wants us to see God's love reflected in the kindness of Ruth and Boaz. And it calls us to follow in their footsteps. Read more

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2022-12-13T06:47:42-05:00

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Explaining Ruth, Boaz, and the Threshing Floor

Last updated on: December 13, 2022 at 6:47 am By Dayne Batten

The threshing floor scene in Ruth is strange to modern readers. But the author gives us clues that help us untangle the meaning. Read more

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Bible as Literature

Sex and Relationships

2022-12-06T07:02:53-05:00

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Pre-marital Sex Doesn’t Reflect Gospel Love

Last updated on: December 6, 2022 at 7:02 am By Dayne Batten

The Bible opposes sex outside of marriage because it doesn't reflect God's redemptive, unconditional, covenant love for his people. Read more

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2022-11-30T06:14:37-05:00

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Who is the “Son of God”?

Last updated on: November 30, 2022 at 6:14 am By Dayne Batten

At Christmas, Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus as the "Son of God." That means he's both king and the representative of God's people. Read more

Evangelical

2022-11-21T07:00:18-05:00

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How the Gospel Should Shape our Sex Lives

Last updated on: November 21, 2022 at 7:00 am By Dayne Batten

A biblical vision of romance sees sex as an opportunity to display the redemptive love of God in a world shattered by sin and hurt. Read more

Evangelical

Relationships and Religion

Sex and Relationships

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2022-11-15T06:34:50-05:00

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Purity Culture’s False Promises

Last updated on: November 15, 2022 at 6:34 am By Dayne Batten

Purity culture promised marriage, family, and great sex to those who practiced abstinence. And then it failed to deliver. Read more

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2022-11-10T07:07:08-05:00

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3 Reasons Sexual Compatibility is a Bad Idea

Last updated on: November 10, 2022 at 7:07 am By Dayne Batten

Will "sexual compatibility" lead to long-term relational bliss? Or does it offer false hope that won't hold up when circumstances change? Read more

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Sex and Relationships

2022-11-07T06:48:43-05:00

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For Christians, Adoption Reflects the Gospel

Last updated on: November 7, 2022 at 6:48 am By Dayne Batten

The Bible often uses the idea of adoption to describe God's love. Adoption is therefore a beautiful way for his people to reflect the gospel. Read more

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2022-11-01T06:38:05-04:00

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