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This year is the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed. Here is a look at it, designed for those who may be unfamiliar with what it is, how it came about, and how it was used in the early church. sherrill.blog/nicaea-and-t...

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Nicaea and the Nicene Creed: 1700th Anniversary – Dr. Donald Fairbairn This was one of the most helpful conferences I have ever attended. These addresses by Dr. Fairbairn were the highlight of the conference in helping me understand what the Nicene Creed is (and what it is not). Decades of insight…

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“Many profess to be Christians merely because they are attracted to the mainstream teachings like the golden rule, turning the other cheek, the Good Samaritan, and so on. But therein lies the problem.” open.substack.com/pub/blakealo...

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“The modern soul finds itself divided. In one hand, we hold a device—a small, glowing rectangle that promises connection, knowledge, and distraction. In the other hand: nothing. And it is this nothing that terrifies us.” open.substack.com/pub/dostoevs...

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Friends, Consider investing time in "defragmenting". Dr. Plummer is a superb interviewer and has impactful guests consistently.

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“The culture of technology in classrooms often undermines education’s purpose, fostering habits that discourage critical thinking and intellectual resilience.” -Michael S. Rose open.substack.com/pub/romaterm...

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“Let me hear what God [Yahweh] will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints; but let them not turn back to folly.” (Psalm 85:8 ESV) Lord, teach us from past disappointments not to return to folly, looking to it to yield what it never has or can.

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Friends, consider this wisdom.

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This week i had a blessed opportunity to spend time with Dr. Fairbairn. Here is a previous interview on one of his books. open.spotify.com/episode/2pJn...

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Anticipating the Evangelical Free Church Theology Conference this coming week. Let me know if you will be there and we can connect. #EFCATheoConf

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Here is a practical example of reading broadly and the multiplied benefits it brings.

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For my friends who are struggling today...

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The law of love is outward... other-directed. Love is generous to those around us because it moves us to be generous.

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The formation of digital culture creates, in some cases, a relational black hole that drains our abilities and skills and interest in friendship, in-person-ness, and human interaction. The friction of friendship is actually a good and helpful thing. open.spotify.com/episode/5D87...

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Food for thought on important issues facing us today.

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New episode with Dr. Keith Plummer! He's the Yoda of technology & Christian discipleship with the voice of Darth Vader. Great convo! www.whatwouldjesustech.com/all-episodes...

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"Scripture and doctrine are the primary means for making disciples because they cultivate Christian literacy: what every Christian needs to know in order to become a competent citizen of the gospel." -Vanhoozer, Hearers and Doers

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Starting this one...

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Tim Challies reviews @ianharber.bsky.social’s new book, 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. www.challies.com/book-reviews...

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The gospel is news of what has been done, news impacting every human being.

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"The proper end of reading Scripture and doing theology is to help disciples mature into men and women who are ready for solid food, a long walk, and the rough and tumble of everyday life." -Vanhoozer, Hearers & Doers

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"Disciples need sound teaching because false doctrine abounds, and always has." -Vanhoozer, Hearers & Doers

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Fellow local church leaders, please pay attention to this and realize: 1) This is not the only challenge we face. 2) This is a real challenge we face. Consider, please, how our local community is alive, vibrant, and hope-filled.

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"The Trinity is not an arcane doctrine, but the lifeblood of the Christian life, and the linchpin of the gospel." - Vanhoozer, p.191

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The Lord forgives us and justifies us in Christ, all done in grace. The Lord adopts us as his children in Christ, all done in grace. Wonder of wonders. O blessed day. blessed and happy are we in our Father's family.

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Need some clarity with charity? Here is an example.

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Brothers, Consider today who you may encourage and comfort in the family of God.

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“Apologetics can be a good thing. We need to be able to speak intelligently about our faith. But apologetics w/o love, without character, without personal integrity, without a gracious & compassionate heart is nothing more than a clanging cymbal.” @ianharber.bsky.social 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

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“As tempting as ease may be, we must refuse technologies that promise to automate our relationships with the world and with one another.” -Jeffrey Bilbro www.christianitytoday.com/2025/01/ai-s...

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“We have changed how we live by becoming 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 the technology we use. By mechanizing what we were, we have become what we are not.” Good ideas from @wagraham.bsky.social here. ca.thegospelcoalition.org/columns/detr...

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The One we have forgotten...

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This prereq is not artificial. It is supernatural.

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Helpful Things to Stick in Your Ears – January 2025 Edition New Christian? Pastor? Bible student? A little something for everyone in this month's edition of Helpful Things.

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