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Spiritual Maturity and Church Unity by James R. Coggins
In Ephesians 2:11-3:13, the apostle Paul had talked about gentiles now being included in God’s covenant people along with the Jews. He had also prayed that the Ephesian Christians would deepen their relationship with God and their understanding of the … Continue reading
Chores by James R. Coggins
I grew up in a small town in Ontario in the 1950s and 1960s. It was a much simpler time. We were not rich, but we had a good life. I had wonderful parents, and a brother and a sister … Continue reading
A Second Prayer for the Ephesians by James R. Coggins
In Ephesians 1:15-23, Paul said that he was praying that the Ephesian Christians would deepen their understanding of the blessings they had in the gospel. He prayed that they would have a deeper understanding of God, the riches of the … Continue reading
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Tagged discouragement, Ephesians, God's love, God's plan, God's Power, mystery, prayer
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A Fundamental Difference in Theology by James R. Coggins
A recent exchange on Facebook helped clarify some issues for me. Discussions, debates, and conflicts on social media often revolve around issues such as sexuality, crime, and politics. I often find myself in disagreement with some friends and former colleagues … Continue reading
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Tagged crime, good people, human depravity, politics, sexuality, sin, Stuart Maclean, theological differences, theology, Trust
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Another look at the Great Transition by James R. Coggins
In Ephesians 1:1-14, Paul outlined the blessings Christians have received through Jesus’ redemption of them. In Ephesians 1:15-23, Paul prayed that the Ephesian Christians’ understanding of those blessings would be deepened. In Ephesians 2:1-10, Paul contrasted the Ephesian Christians’ current … Continue reading
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Tagged Apostle Paul, Caleb, God's chosen people, Jews and gentiles, Ruth
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Go to Church by James R. Coggins
I have a friend who struggles with a number of problems. He is a Christian, but he struggles to be faithful. Recently, he had encountered a serious financial problem. In conversation with him, I encouraged him to go to church … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church attendance, financial problems, vending machine
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Next Steps by James R. Coggins
Having outlined all the blessings Christians have received through Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:1-14), Paul then prayed that the Ephesian Christians would go deeper (Ephesians 1:15-23). This prayer is thus a challenge to all new Christians (and indeed to all Christians) … Continue reading
Academic Symbolism by James R. Coggins
I have noticed a trend in academics. Graduating students are dressed in academic gowns and square hats (mortarboards). It does not seem to matter whether they are graduating from kindergarten (“the kids look so cute in those gowns!”) or elementary … Continue reading
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Tagged academic gown, bachelor, cleric, graduate degrees, graduation, master, Middle Ages, mortarboard, PhD, university
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The Great Transition by James R. Coggins
The pattern for the book of Ephesians is this. In Ephesians 1:1-14, Paul outlined the blessings Christians have received through Jesus’ redemption of them. In Ephesians 1:15-23, Paul prayed that the Ephesian Christians’ understanding of those blessings would be deepened. … Continue reading
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Tagged Apostle Paul, Ephesians, Kingdom of God, kingdom of the air, saved by grace
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ZAP! By James R. Coggins
Zap. That is what my T-shirt says. The message is over a half-century old, and it was a gift. It was given to me by the girls in the ice cream factory in recognition of my status as a superhero, … Continue reading
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Tagged ice cream factory, manufacturing, Robert Burns, summer employment, superhero, superpowers, university
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A Note on “Compel” by James R. Coggins
In Jesus’ Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14:15-24, the man hosting the banquet sent his servants to find guests for his banquet. When those originally invited refused, he sent his servants out into the streets of the town … Continue reading
Ugly Red Blotches by James R. Coggins
Some people are too polite. I have fair skin, and I am bald. When I was young, the experts were urging people to seek exposure to the sun and get a tan. I got sunburned. The result is that from … Continue reading
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Tagged beam in the eye, carry one another's burdens, John Candy, skin cancer
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God’s Plan for Redemption by James R. Coggins
The first chapter of Ephesians is one of the passages in the Bible that raises the difficult question of free will versus predestination. Do people choose whether to follow Jesus, or does God decide who will become Christians? One of … Continue reading
RIP Brian Doerksen by James R. Coggins
On July 21, Brian Doerksen went home to be with Jesus. He passed away from cancer at the age of 60. Like many other Christians, I mourned. Brian Doerksen was a contemporary Christian singer/songwriter/worship leader from Abbotsford, British Columbia. His … Continue reading
This is How to Pray by James R. Coggins
What we call the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-14 NIV) is really the disciples’ prayer. It is not what Jesus prayed but a model Jesus gave to His followers for how they should pray. It is not a prayer to be … Continue reading
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Tagged daily bread, faith of our fathers, forgiveness, Lord's Prayer, Ten Commandments
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