Monthly Archives: October 2018

And in the Spirit

Posted on October 25, 2018 by rjs5

I believe in the Holy Spirit Working through the Apostles’ Creed, the next topic is a one-liner, or perhaps a two-liner if we consider the reference to the Holy Spirit in the incarnation (Jesus was “conceived by the power of … Continue reading →

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The Linchpin of Our Faith

Posted on October 18, 2018 by rjs5

On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. There are four key concepts in this section … Continue reading →

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By Their Fruit …

Posted on October 16, 2018 by rjs5

I am in the midst of reposting and then extending a series looking at the questions that surround both biblical womanhood and women in leadership roles. The first two posts in the series looked at the variety of things that … Continue reading →

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Suffered, Died, Descended

Posted on October 11, 2018 by rjs5

He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. The next clause of the Apostles’ creed focuses on the death of Jesus the Christ. The first line reiterates his life and place in … Continue reading →

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All Authority?

Posted on October 9, 2018 by rjs5

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and … Continue reading →

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Who is this Jesus?

Posted on October 4, 2018 by rjs5

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. The largest portion of the Apostles’ Creed focuses on the life and death of … Continue reading →

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Women of the New Testament

Posted on October 2, 2018 by rjs5

Last Tuesday we looked at women of the Old Testament. Not commands and laws, but stories about people, what they did and how they did it. It is quite an amazing variety. Today we will look at women of the … Continue reading →

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