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Reversed Thunder

Please join us every Wednesday, starting September 4th, for a new weekly WordWalk gathering called “Reversed Thunder.” Beginning September 4th through November 13th Each Wednesday from 6:00-7:30pm Room 4202 at Olive Baptist Church With Acts…
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Who Said it in the New Testament?

We have looked at some of the notable quotes from the Old Testament. Now we will look to the New Testament. Remember to focus on the stories and the circumstances connected to each of them….
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Who Said It in the Old Testament?

In the next two posts we will consider some of the notable quotes from the Old Testament and the New Testament.  This is not intended to be a pursuit of trivia, even though it may…
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“Better Together”

Jesus gave us the mandate to proclaim the good news of His kingdom to all nations, tongues, tribes, and peoples.  For those who follow Him, this is a command – not an option. Previously, we…
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“Why Not You?”

In our recent series of posts we have been unpacking the commission of Christ to His disciples to proclaim and implement the gospel (euaggelion) to the entire world, even to the whole cosmos. Initially, we…
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“Hold On”

Jesus Christ gave this mandate to His followers, “Make disciples of all nations.”  It is imperative that we recognize and respond to this as individuals and in cooperation with other believers.  We must get involved…
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“Buckle Up”

We have been invited to participate in God’s plan for this world.  The most effective way of doing this is to become involved in making disciples.  For Christ followers this is an honorable privilege as…
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Euaggelion

Euaggelion (Greek, yoo-ang-ghel’-eeon) A good message. Euggelizo (Greek, yoo-ang-ghel-id’-zo) To declare or bring good tidings.  To proclaim or herald the gospel. In the next few posts we will explore the implications and the anticipation involved…
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Restoration

We have observed a portrait of the church in its inception.  Without the benefit of media and technology, the gospel spread to the known world in the first century.  Seven imperatives, derived from Luke’s narrative…
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Persecution

Jesus concludes the Beatitudes with a statement which summarizes the response that you can expect when the Spirit transforms you and enables you to live out those preceding beatitudes.  When you live in humility and…
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