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Roots
March 12th we had the privilege of driving to Fukuoka to see an exhibit at the Seinan University Archives on 79 Missionaries,highlighting all the missionaries who have taught at the school in the over 100 years of its existence. That … Continue reading
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Tagged family history, Japan, missionaries, missions
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God’s Universal Love; August 6, 2019
Psalm 47:1-2 Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. How awesome is the Lord Most High, the great King over all the earth! From beginning to end, this Psalm proclaims that it’s not just … Continue reading
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Tagged antisemitism, evangelism, faith, Gentiles, God's love, Israel, Jews, missions, Replacement Theology
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Christians; March 10, 2019
Acts 11:26 The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch. This was a very significant development, particularly since this terminology has been used for almost 2000 years since then. Recently I’ve encountered a movement to get away from using the … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, christianity, Church history, cultural Christians, disciples, identity politics, missions, Nestorians
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Gifts; March 7, 2019
Acts 4:12 “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” This is one of the fundamental truths of the universe, at least from the … Continue reading
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Tagged absolute truth, Akira Takimoto, discipleship, eternal judgement, evangelism, missions, monotheism, repentance, salvation, truth
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Differences; January 12, 2019
Revelation 7:9 After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no-one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb. They were wearing white robes … Continue reading
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Tagged differences, distinctions, faith, focus on Jesus, genuine worship, groups, identity politics, joy, missions, obedience, unity vs. uniformity
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End Times; December 26, 2018
2 Peter 3:11-12 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized
Tagged apocalypse, end times, evangelism, focus, how should we live?, missions, stewardship, temporal vs. eternal, the Day of the Lord
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Asking for People; September 2, 2018
Acts 27:23-24 “Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives … Continue reading
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Tagged asking God, evangelism, goals, marriage, missions, people, prayer
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Christians; August 22, 2018
Acts 11:23, 26 When he arrived and saw the evidence of the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch … Continue reading
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Tagged evangelism, focus on Christ, missions, salvation, spiritual growth, true to Christ
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In Christ Alone; August 13, 2018
Acts 4:12 “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” I didn’t want to stop reading after this verse, even though the next part … Continue reading
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Tagged cultural imperialism, eternal life, evangelism, hell, Japanese, missions, salvation, Universalism
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Church Survival; June 25, 2018
Luke 12:32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” This verse is not in the largely parallel passage in Matthew 6 that we had on May 3. Jesus indeed repeated … Continue reading
