Tag Archives: Teleology

What Is My Purpose?

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Editor

John 1:29-42 What questions do we ask when we read scripture? Often, we ask questions about ourselves when we read scripture: What does this scripture tell me to do?  What does this scripture say God is doing for me? The … Continue reading →

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Why was it Necessary for Jesus to be Baptized?

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Editor

Matthew 3:13-17 Jesus tells John that his baptism is necessary to fulfill all righteousness. But what does Jesus mean by all righteousness? In the Bible, righteousness is all about setting things right—that is, fixing something that is broken. But what … Continue reading →

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