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Long for the Pure Milk of the Word January 30, 1994 1Pe_2:1-25 Therefore, putting aside all malice and all guile and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, 2 like newborn babes, long for the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow in respect to salvation, 3 if you have tasted the … Continue reading “06 LONG FOR THE PURE MILK…”

The Word of God: Living, Active, Sharp September 8, 1996 Heb_4:12-16 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And … Continue reading “07 THE WORD OF GOD…”

When the Bible Blows Your Mind December 11, 2002 The Bible teaches us to expect mental jolts when we think about God. It teaches us that our familiar ways of seeing things may be replaced. For example, it says, "Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his … Continue reading “03 WHEN THE BIBLE BLOWS YOUR MIND”

How Can I Keep on Hoping? The Scriptures! May 4, 1986 Rom_15:4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that by the endurance and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. Last week we focused on the text from 1 Peter (1Pe_1:3) which said, Blessed be the … Continue reading “04 HOW CAN I KEEP ON HOPING?…”

The Seed of the Word and the Fruit of Love January 23, 1994 1Pe_1:22-25 Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart, 23 for you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that … Continue reading “05 THE SEED OF THE WORD…”

Good English With Minimal Interpretation: Why Bethlehem Uses the ESV Why I would like to see the English Standard Version become the most common Bible of the English-speaking church, for preaching, teaching, memorizing, and study. 7 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise … Continue reading “01 GOOD ENGLISH WITH MINIMAL INTERPRETATION…”

Never in January by No'ebl Piper Fall 1986 A year ago I set out to read the whole Bible. That's nothing new; I've begun to read the whole Bible every other year for about 28 years-emphasis on "begun." But with all the best intentions, I was never able to finish my annual program of Scripture-reading-until … Continue reading “02 NEVER IN JANUARY (NOEL PIPER)”

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The English Standard Version Good English With Minimal Interpretation: Why Bethlehem Uses the ESV Article by John Piper(1) Why I would like to see the English Standard Version become the most common Bible of the English-speaking church, for preaching, teaching, memorizing, and study. 7 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the … Continue reading “I THE ESV VERSION”

How Does the Gospel Save Believers? Part One August 9, 1998 Rom_1:16-17 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; … Continue reading “12 HOW DOES THE GOSPEL SAVE BELIEVERS? PART 1”