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  1. Are We Living in the Last Days?

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    05/13/21
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    By Chad Bird
    In just about every generation, there have been some who thought The End was very near. They were convinced that they were living in the last days. And they were right, though probably not in the way they thought. Likewise, if you think we are living in the last days, you too are right, but perhaps not in the way you suppose.

  2. What Does the Bible Say About Tattoos?

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    04/24/21
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    By Chad Bird
    There is one verse in the Bible that talks about tattoos. In this article, Chad Bird explores the original Hebrew of that verse to see what light it sheds, looks at the verse in context, and discusses what application--if any--this verse has for Christians today.

  3. Mapping God's Mercy: The Gospel in the Old Testament

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    04/21/21
    1 min read
    By Chad Bird
    How can we best talk about the Gospel with an Old Testament accent? Chad Bird provides us with a helpful "map" that highlights Egypt, the Red Sea, and Jerusalem. These three places represent the ways in which God graciously redeems, delivers, and sanctifies us. This brief essay was delivered at the 1517 Regional Conference in Bentonville, Arkansas, on April 17, 2021.

  4. Parents: We All Choose Our Child's Religion

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    03/17/21
    1 min read
    By Chad Bird
    Let’s stop pretending that we’ll wait for our children to grow up so they can choose their religion. Parents always choose their children’s religion. Without exception. It’s just that, in some cases, this religion operates under a different name.

  5. What is Sanctification? Revisiting the Old Testament for the Answer

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    02/28/21
    1 min read
    By Chad Bird
    The words “sanctify” and “sanctification” have deep roots in the Old Testament. There, holiness is about nearness to the presence of God. He is the holy-maker. Sanctification is his gift. The Old Testament helps us to avoid the common misunderstanding today that sanctification is all about our life of good works.
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