Devotionables

Old heresies die hard. The ancient Arianism heresy claim that God created Jesus is still circulating today. An eye-popping 73% of American Evangelicals polled in a recent State of Theology survey conducted by Ligonier Ministries and Lifeway Research agreed with the statement, "Jesus is the first and greatest being created by God." Thankfully we don't go to the court of public opinion for our theology but to God's word. David Christensen faithfully walks us through several Scripture passages showing us the testimony of Scripture that, indeed, Jesus was not created but eternally existed as God the Son.

Devotionables #397: Several Scriptures

The Preexistent Christ - Jesus was NOT Created

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An alarming number of American Evangelicals, 43%, affirmed, "Jesus was a great teacher, but he was NOT God." The state of our theology is sad and scary. The Biblical authors of the New Testament believed and affirmed in their writings the deity of Jesus. The early church codified this belief, and many died for their faith—the historic teaching of the church and our only who is that Jesus Christ is God.

Devotionables #396: Matthew 26:57-68

Lunatic, Liar, or Lord

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There needs to be some clarification regarding the person and work of the Holy Spirit. In a recent survey, 60% of American Evangelicals agreed with the statement, "The Holy Spirit is a force, but is not a personal being." We go to the Scriptures to quickly correct this erroneous thinking. The Holy Spirit is not a mere force but the co-eternal, co-equal third person of the Godhead.

Devotionables #395: John 14-16; Acts 4&5

The Holy Spirit Be with You

Theology 101

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57% of American Evangelicals agree with the statement, "Everyone sins a little, but most people are good by nature." It's easy to see why most people would affirm this statement. But what does the Bible teach? The Bible paints a different picture of human beings.

Devotionables #394: Romans 5:12; Psalm 51:5

Sinners by Birth and Sinners by Choice

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Our study of Ruth concludes with today's Devotionable, and we must ask ourselves, "Why is Ruth even in our Bibles?" David Christensen helps us answer this question and admonishes us to take refuge in the Lord just as Ruth has taken refuge in the wings of the Lord. The book of Ruth reminds us that God is faithful and is always at work in his loving providence.

Devotionables #392: Ruth 4:18-22

Take Refuge in the Wings of the Lord

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The Lord has indeed blessed Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz, and through their offspring, he has blessed the world. The promises made to Abraham are being fulfilled faithfully and meticulously by Yahweh. In a fantastic arc of redemption, the Lord reverses the fortunes of Naomi and restores her beyond her most fantastic dreams. Her blessings are not confined to her only but are the beginnings of a universal reversal. A King is coming!

Devotionables #391: Ruth 4:13-17

Universal Reversal

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Boaz settles the matter of redemption in Ruth 4. In a legal action, he redeems Ruth and Naomi, thus providing permanent rest, protection, and love for Ruth. This act of redemption for Ruth is only a foretaste, a beautiful picture of the permanent redemption God's people find by faith in Jesus Christ.

Devotionables #390: Ruth 4:7-12

Redemption

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Boaz wastes no time settling the matter of Ruth and Naomi's redemption. He approaches the nearer kinsman redeemer. But unlike the other character's in the book, he does not act in faithfulness but rather selfishness. He's the only character in the narrative that is nameless. But thankfully for Ruth and Naomi, Boaz is faithful.

Devotionables #389: Ruth 4:1-6

The Faithless Redeemer

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Boaz proves himself to be a faithful redeemer and thus brings hope to Ruth and Naomi. We see it demonstrated in the change in Naomi's tone and actions. Just as Ruth and Naomi had hope in their redeemer Boaz, we can have greater confidence in a better Boaz, Jesus–the faithful redeemer.

Devotionables #388: Ruth 3:17-18

The Faithful Redeemer

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