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The Gift of Reconciliation: Jesus Christ, the Creator Born to Restore

IntroductionChristmas is a season of joy and reflection, a time when we celebrate the most extraordinary gift ever given — the gift of reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ. The story of Jesus is not merely a tale of a baby born in a manger; it is the profound narrative of the Creator entering His creation to restore what was lost. The child born in Bethlehem is the eternal Word who spoke…

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The Formation and Progression of Unorthodox Evangelical Christianity

INTRODUCTIONThroughout Church history, deviations from sound biblical doctrine have led to the development of unorthodox manifestations of the Holy Spirit. These deviations often arise from a misunderstanding or misapplication of Scripture, combined with cultural and historical influences. This condensed study aims to guide Christian laypersons through the history of these doctrinal developments,…

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Christmas and Beyond - Bruce the Sheep

I expect to be mostly absent over the next couple of weeks. Christmas feels a bit different this year for various reasons. I sense a need to spend more time immersed in God’s Holy Word and prayer, as well as to prioritize quality moments with both God and my family. The progression of my wife’s dementia is one factor, our age another, and of course, the state of the world around us — all…

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Free Christian Apologetic PDF Resources - Reasoned Cases For Christ

Over the past few years, I have created a collection of downloadable PDFs on various topics, designed to serve as helpful resources for Christian laypersons seeking easy access and reference material. These PDFs are freely available for anyone to use or share. My only requests are that you refrain from modifying the content, acknowledge me as the source when distributing them, and include a link…

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Investigating the NAR: Emphasis on Supernatural Gifts

This post is the seventeenth of a new series titled Investigating the NAR, which is dedicated to exploring what the whole counsel of God’s Holy Word reveals about the importance of Christians discerning biblical truth from error. The goal is to help believers reject false doctrines and teachings rather than accept them as truth. As the series progresses, this initial post will be updated with a…

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The True Vine: Our Connection to Christ and the Fruitfulness of God’s Light

John 15:1-11 (NASB) reveals one of the most profound truths Jesus shared with His disciples, using the metaphor of the vine, the branches, and the vinedresser to illustrate our dependence on Him and the Father. Jesus declares, “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser,” emphasizing that all fruitfulness flows through Him, as the source and sustainer of spiritual life. This passage…

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Changing My Mindset

I’m not writing this post for sympathy but to share what I’m learning about myself and my wife as we approach 54 years of marriage — plus an additional eight years of on-and-off dating before that. In truth, we’ve shared over six decades of life together. The story of our union is no different from the countless others who came before us or those living their own journeys today. Still, it’s both…

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Christmas is About Jesus, the Birth of the Christ – 2024

There is a central truth, like the hub of a wheel with spokes pointing inward, that connects and draws our attention to the most significant event in human history. Christian apologetics explores many of these spokes, each one pointing to the reality that one event surpasses all others: the birth and coming of Jesus Christ. The term “Christ” is derived from the Greek word Christos, meaning…

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Transforming Hearts, Not Just Systems: The Eternal Call of the Great Commission

I don’t know if you share my perspective, but I find the current state of our democratic nations and the world at large profoundly disheartening and sorrowful. What was once envisioned as inherently good now appears to be unraveling before our eyes, while authoritarian powers eagerly exploit the opportunity to push their agendas and suppress that which once held such promise. To me, this…

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Investigating the NAR: Focus on Experiential Faith

This post is the sixteenth of a new series titled Investigating the NAR, which is dedicated to exploring what the whole counsel of God’s Holy Word reveals about the importance of Christians discerning biblical truth from error. The goal is to help believers reject false doctrines and teachings rather than accept them as truth. As the series progresses, this initial post will be updated with a…

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Bruce the Sheep - Dec 2024 Update

Hi everyone, it’s been a while, so I thought it would be a good time to provide a brief update on the current state of things and plans moving forward. Lately, my focus has been on two major projects: the Investigating the Nar Series  and the book review of Book Review – The Heart of Heaven: A Prophetic Encounter by Dr. Luc Niebergall, a self-proclaimed prophet of the New Apostolic Reformation…

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From Eden to Eternity: God’s Grace Revealed Through Trust and Obedience

This morning as I pondered my ability to renew my mind (Romans 12:2) and possess the same attitude that Jesus, the Son of God had and has (Philippians 2:5), it struck me of my total dependence in Christ. Knowing what we are to do and consistently doing what we are supposed to do, are not always one and the same thing, at least for me. I can’t possibly see how any student of God’s Holy Word would…

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The Thief on the Cross: A Testament to Grace, Faith, and God’s Sovereignty in Salvation

All of us who are students of God’s Holy Word are familiar with the account the Luke gives us about what transpired between the two criminals who were on the right and left of Jesus, at the place called Calvary. I’ve pondered about the significance of this recorded happening many times and I’m pretty sure that you have too. The account of the repentant thief in Luke 23:39-43 is a powerful…

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Investigating the NAR: Restoration of All Things Before Christ’s Return

This post is the fifthteenth of a new series titled Investigating the NAR, which is dedicated to exploring what the whole counsel of God’s Holy Word reveals about the importance of Christians discerning biblical truth from error. The goal is to help believers reject false doctrines and teachings rather than accept them as truth. As the series progresses, this initial post will be updated with a…

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Defending the Faith 101 - Revamped

And you folks thought I was slacking off ,but such is not the case! I’ve been updating my previously dedicated webpage titled “Defending the Faith 101”, which has now been deleted and replaced with “Defending the Faith 101 Resources“. If you get a chance take a gander and let me know what you think! Bruce

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Church Governance: New Testament Foundations Compared to Modern and NAR Models

Introduction:When examining the complexities of varying Church governance models, it can be overwhelming for the average Christian layperson to discern how these structures align with the New Testament’s teachings. The diverse systems—Episcopal, Presbyterian, Congregational, and more recent movements like the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)—each present unique approaches to leadership, authority,…

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THE STRATEGIES AND TACTICS OF FALSE TEACHERS - Rick Becker

Rick Becker – 21 November 2024It’s been some time… the reason for this is that I’ve been creating content for our YouTube channel. I’ve produced 16 videos, and the latest one focuses on the topic of this article, featuring video clips and additional information. If you haven’t checked out the channel yet, please take a moment to visit! I have noticed that false teachers often employ recurring…