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Our Relationship to the Government – Romans 13

Posted on September 25, 2023 by dkoop

God has established three institutions: the home (Gen. 2:18-25), government (Gen. 9:1-17), and the church (Acts 2). Paul was writing to believers at the very heart of the Roman Empire. As yet, the great persecutions had not started, but were … Continue reading →

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Getting to Know Matthew the Tax Collector and Disciple

Posted on April 8, 2023 by dkoop

Matthew the tax collector looks like the last person we’d expect to follow Jesus. So how did he become a disciple? Mathew the tax collector was first mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew (specifically, Matthew 9:9). One day, while Jesus was … Continue reading →

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Stand with Honor – 1 Peter 2:11-22

Posted on November 4, 2020 by dkoop

How do we live with honor when there’s so much dishonor and disrespect?  What do you do when you don’t like or agree with your government or your boss?  In today’s passage Peter shares ways we can stand with honor. … Continue reading →

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