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Pentecost: Pouring Out the Spirit
In Acts 2 the scene unfolds of supernatural phenomena. Peter boldly proclaims that it was the fulfillment of prophecy and that Jesus is the Messiah and Lord.
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The Vision of Mary Magdalene: An Overview of the Gospel of Mary
Introduction The Gospel of Mary (henceforth GMary) is one of the most unique of the Gnostic texts. It was likely influenced by the Gospel of Thomas and perhaps the Gospel of Philip. In a previous article on the Gospel of Thomas, I demonstrated that the Gnostics became enamored with Mary Magdalene (who this Gospel is likely named […]
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Are There Two Sides to the Story of Esther?
Can one conclude with satisfactory evidence that Esther's Hebrew version expresses God's Divine attributes in a clear presentation? Can a book put on display the full glory of God while indirectly assuming His existence within a story?
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Dreaming of Eden: Enjoying Moments of Eden Today
We often look at Eden as something that could only be experienced in the past, or something that will be enjoyed in the future, in the New Heavens and New Earth. This article will demonstrate that the believer can actually enjoy moments of Eden today.
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The Villain or the Victim?: An Overview of the Gospel of Judas
Introduction What if I were to tell you that there’s an account of Judas Iscariot that portrays him as one who betrayed Jesus out of obedience to him? Is it possible that there’s an account of Judas being the victim of an unfortunate circumstance and that his obedience to betray would lead to his rulership […]
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It’s Time to Expand the Kingdom
Pastor Jon kickstarts our brand new series through the book of Acts. He teaches in this message from Acts 1:1-11.
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A Plea to My Fellow-Elders
Doing life and ministry together with a group of likeminded believers is one of the greatest joys in life. Our goal at CityLight Asheville is to develop leaders who are willing to join a brotherhood of gifted ministers and to teach them to strive together for the faith of the gospel.
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Christians Spreading Conspiracies: Please Stop
With all the conspiracy theories being promoted in light of the coronavirus, Christians need to know how to demonstrate most conspiracy theories are false on logical grounds.
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Devoted to God
Jon teaches from Acts 1:12-26 about the Apostles’ devotion to God through prayer and the Scriptures.
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Wisdom When Your World is on Fire
Our first Sunday back at the Varsity since March, Jon teaches about faith in the middle of trials out of James.
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Universal Laws in the Universe
Ruby Faraday writes for CityLight about the debate on the scientific evidence that a designer exists. If so, did God create the Universe and everything in it? What does science say about Creation? Does science point to a creator?
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What is the Tree of Life?
Stories, Mythologies, and Traditions There are scores of stories, mythologies, and traditions that give reference to the tree of life. The Babylonian Epic of Gilgamesh contains the oldest surviving reference to a life-granting plant. In the story, the hero Gilgamesh, searches and recovers the plant of life, only to lose it to the water serpent. […]