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Wednesday in the Word with Krisan Marotta is:
- a weekly podcast about what the Bible means and how we know.
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What is the Gospel?
A friend once asked me if I was on an airplane that was about to crash and had only a couple minutes to use my cell phone to call my family, what would I say? What would I tell them if I knew this would be our last conversation on earth? At first my mind when blank, but then the answer seemed obvious: Hang on to your faith. But to understand why saving faith is that important, you have to really understand the gospel.
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Galatians 3:23-29 Graduation from the Law
The Law teaches valuable lessons that prepare us for faith and keep us from evil. But, after the Messiah came, we graduated from the protective custody of the Law. All of us receive justification by the same path: faith in Jesus Christ.
self-control, egkrateia, G1466
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for self-control, egkrateia, G1466.
Does Spiritual Formation work? Answers from Haggai
“Spiritual formation” is a hot topic today. But does it work? The Old Testament prophet Haggai would answer no.
September 2023 Reflections
A national survey revealed that 42% of pastors considered quitting recently and many already have. There’s no question in my mind that we ask too much of pastors today, but I also think pastors share a bit of the blame. Here’s my solution to the “Great Pastor Resignation.”
Galatians 3:15-22 The Deal and the Promise
Paul argues the Law, which was a deal, does not nullify the promise given to Abraham. In a deal, two parties agree to certain obligations. But a promise is made by one party unconditionally.
gentleness, prautés, G4240
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the biblical Greek word for gentleness, prautés, G4240.
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Krisan MAROTTA
I have set my heart to “study the Law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach His statutes” (Ezra 7:10).