The birth of Christ ushered in the Messianic kingdom. When the kingdom of Christ interrupts the monotony of our routine lives, nothing is ever the same again. In Mary's Magnificat we find that

when God breaks through, our world is turned upside down!

An article in Time magazine (Jan. 16, 2018) suggests that we're not to mention two things at the dinner table: religion and politics. We're also told not to mix religion with politics. How should we as a Church and as Christians think, talk and act about politics?

A battle is simmering across the globe over whether climate change is a call to protect the earth, the work of God to be welcomed, or does not exist at all. How should committed Christians think, act, and respond with regard to the environment?

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Jesus' death on the cross accomplished a vertical and horizontal dimension of reconciliation: man to God and man to man. This two-axis ministry of reconciliation has been entrusted to Christians. It is demonstrated fully and clearly with these twin tasks.

The Bible teaches we can be saved; we can know we are saved; and that God won't take it away. We begin our exploration with Hebrews 5:9. "And having been made perfect, He (Jesus) became to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation."

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If there is one word to describe all that Jesus wants His church to be it is faithful. It brings Him the deepest pleasure and the greatest honor. Surprisingly, it is the youngest and the smallest of the seven churches that show us what faithfulness to Jesus looks like.

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The top 10 most famous church buildings is impressive. The Earth & World website has London's Westminster Abbey at #5. Her worldwide fame isn't about architecture. It boasts of more than 3300 people of fame. The trouble is they're all 6 feet under! Sardis is similar!

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Just before the curtain comes down on the church, what sort of bride will Christ find her to be? Thyatira has some answers.

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Persecution is fair play in the life of a Christ-follower. For some it's a daily struggle. It's seasonal for most. Nonetheless, all who take seriously the way of Jesus will be persecuted (2 Tim. 3:12). So how do we prepare to live in such a state of affairs? Smyrna shows us how.

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The book of Revelation is the "climax of history embodied in prophecy" (B.H. Carroll). God "unveils" the future so that the church learns holiness, love, and hope for today. In the midst of intense hardship, God's people find renewed courage and endurance.

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