Fulfillment of Immanuel-Child Come to Save (Matthew 1:18-25)
CrossWay Community Church
November 20th, 2022
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Matthew shapes his telling of Jesus’ conception and birth (Mt 1:18-25) to highlight how its details match those of Isaiah 7:14, thereby showing how Jesus fulfills its prophecy.
Have you noticed that you’ve been more anxious recently? Have political differences put a strain on a relationship with a friend or family member? Has politics caused division in your church? Society is increasingly polarized and tribal. And unfortunately, we as Christians are often not immune, but at times even the worst offenders. In this episode, Patrick Miller, an author of Truth Over Tribe, helps us see the causes of our tribalism to pursue a healthier Christian political engagement.
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Jesus, the Fulfillment of Israel’s Story (Matthew 1:1-17)
CrossWay Community Church
November 6th, 2022
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On October 31st, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his famous 95 theses to the church door in Wittenberg, Germany—so beginning the Protestant Reformation. This book tells the story of Luther’s life, how he came to discover the gospel of justification by faith alone for himself, and how he then sparked a movement of gospel recovery across Europe.
Talk about “Christian nationalism” is quite the buzz right now. Many are currently decrying it. Some now though are readily embracing the label to champion it. So what exactly is Christian nationalism? And is it something we, as Christians, should be concerned about? Paul Miller answers, “yes,” helping us understand why Christian nationalism is both bad for our neighbors and harmful to the church.
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