Tag Archives: Redemption / The Gospel

Our God has come close

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Jeff Block

I can’t get this song out of my head this morning. It’s simple, but its implications are far-reaching. And, by the way, I’m diggin’ this group (new to me): Love and the Outcome. Check this out… A Life of Hope For … Continue reading →

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The Day of Victory!

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Jeff Block

Jesus had said, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up” (John 2:19). And they did. They humiliated Him and hung Him on a cross like a common criminal … Jesus, the temple, the meeting place between God … Continue reading →

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Distrust your heart, and live

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Jeff Block

All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit. (Proverbs 16:2) Some of the worst advice you could ever receive is to “follow your heart”. It’s a well-meaning platitude, and it fits right … Continue reading →

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What is the Gospel?

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Jeff Block

“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29) “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 3:2) “It is now possible for ordinary human beings like you and me to live … Continue reading →

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The Lesson of Abraham

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Jeff Block

My wife Faith gave me the most amazing Christmas present last year. She knows I have weak eyes and that reading is a bit difficult, so she purchased for me a subscription to Audible.com, so that I could “read” more … Continue reading →

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On Death

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Jeff Block

The eternal God gave us life. “The Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature” (Genesis 2:7). In the beginning, we … Continue reading →

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