Tag Archives: Sin / Human Nature

The Potential Sin of Time Travel

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Jeff Block

Well, today’s the day. October 21st, 2015. Thirty years ago, intrepid time travelers Emmett Brown and Marty McFly journeyed to the future to avert disaster and save the McFly family from untimely (sorry!) decline. As a result, so many questions linger … Continue reading →

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The Internalization and Radicalization of the Law

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Jeff Block

“You have heard it said…  But I say to you…”   – Jesus To say Jesus of Nazareth was a controversial figure is a gross understatement. Loved by some, hated by others, but extremely hard to ignore … and considered by … Continue reading →

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You belong to Christ!

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Jeff Block

To the Christian, specifically my fellow seminary students… A sermon manuscript on Colossians 2:8-15, prepared for my homiletics class at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Introduction How many of you have a smartphone? Personally, I’ve been an iPhone guy for awhile. I love … Continue reading →

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Am I Enough?

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Jeff Block

Part of the process we’re going through in my preaching methodology and theology class this semester is to ask questions of ourselves about our preparedness to teach God’s Word. Last week, one of the questions we had to tackle in our … Continue reading →

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Airbrushed to Death

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Jeff Block

For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, so that you may be … Continue reading →

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The Love of God… Overcomes Obstacles

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Jeff Block

“We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” — Romans 8:28 NIV Life is just plain hard. Things go wrong all the time. There are … Continue reading →

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