Tag Archives: Christ

Ruth: Major Themes and Big Ideas

Posted on February 11, 2024 by dkoop

The book of Ruth is one of two books in the Bible named after women. It is a book that gleams like a beautiful pearl. It takes place during the times of the Judges when every man did that which … Continue reading →

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Different Views of Communion

Posted on October 24, 2023 by dkoop

Today we will examine the different views of communion held by various denominations and churches.  Our church has a belief on each view but we do not consider these views “essential beliefs,” meaning as Christians we can hold different beliefs … Continue reading →

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A Divided Church – 1 Corinthians 1

Posted on October 1, 2023 by dkoop

Jesus, yes! The church, no!”  It was a popular slogan among young people in the ’60s.  They certainly could have used it with sincerity in Corinth back in a.d. 56, because the local church there was in serious trouble. Sad … Continue reading →

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When Christians Disagree  – Romans 14 -15

Posted on September 26, 2023 by dkoop

Disagreement has always been a major problem with God’s people. Even the Old Testament records the civil wars and family fights among the people of Israel, and almost every local church mentioned in the New Testament had divisions to contend … Continue reading →

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