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Good News!
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Discussion Questions, Article about Scripture
Mark D. Roberts reflects on Isaiah's prophecy (Isaiah 52:7) of the good news of peace and salvation through the reign of God, and the updated version proclaimed by Jesus (Mark 1:15).
Isaiah 52:7; Mark 1:15
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Reign Of God, Kingdom Of God, Peace (spiritual), Salvation

The View from Inspiration Point
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts examines the vast image of God’s saving work through Jesus that Paul writes about in Ephesians 1:3-14 which appears as a single sentence in the original text.
Ephesians 1:3-14
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Paul/saul, Salvation, Soteriology

Change Your Ways and Live!
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Mark D. Roberts connects God’s call to “turn, then and live” in Ezekiel 18:32 with Jesus’ invitation to “repent” in Mark 1:15 to reflect on living differently with the help of God’s power.
Ezekiel 18:32
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Repentance, Change, Salvation, Kingdom Of God

Waiting for the Shepherd
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
An Advent devotional reflection by Mark D. Roberts on Psalm 80:1-2. Roberts meditates on the psalmist's cry for help to the "Shepherd of Israel" and encourages Christians to echo this cry, presenting their needs to God.
Psalm 80:1-2
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Shepherd, Advent, Salvation, Addiction

Knowing His Power (Part 2)
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
In this reflection on Ephesians 1:17-20, Mark D. Roberts explores the meaning of God's power "for us who believe."
Ephesians 1:17-20
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God's Power, Salvation, Trust, Faith

Understanding Differences in Bible Translations
Joan Huyser-Honig | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Discussion Questions, Article about Scripture
Joan Huyser-Honig explains differences between types of English translations of the Bible, and offers guidelines for choosing translations for worship, study, or personal use.
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Translation, Salvation, Culture, Language

Celebrating the Victory of God
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Song or Hymn, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts discusses Isaac Watts' carol, “Joy to the World,” which was based on Psalm 98:4 and proclaims God’s victory and salvation.
Psalm 98:4
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Joy, Hymn, Worship, Salvation

The Parable of the Weeds
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts looks at the parable of the wheat and the weeds in Matthew 13:28-29 and argues that this parable is not about questioning one's salvation but a warning against judging the salvation of others.
Matthew 13:28-29
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Parables, Agriculture, Salvation, Judgment

The King Who Saves
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts uses Matthew 27:42 to reflect on Jesus saving humanity by his death on the cross and choosing not to save himself from suffering and death.
Matthew 27:42
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Jesus Christ's Death, Salvation, Atonement

When God Holds Back
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts reflects on Psalm 74:22 and God's patience with those who mock him. God "holds back" so that his purposes might be fulfilled: not to destroy those who malign him, but to save them.
Psalm 74:22
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Scorn, Reputation, Patience, God's Will

Passover and the Death of Jesus
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts writes about the establishment of Passover (Exodus 12:14), reflecting on the important similarities and differences between the Exodus and the death of Jesus.
Exodus 12:14
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Passover, Jesus Christ's Work, Salvation, Exodus (event)

Losing and Saving Your Life
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts uses Matthew 16:25 to reflect on the paradox of giving up one’s life to save it and how living for God gives a new quality and purpose to life.
Matthew 16:25
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Life, Salvation, Seeking God, Devotion

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Grace, Grace, God's Grace
Julia H Johnston | Theology of Work
Song or Hymn, Discussion Questions, Article about Scripture
Mark D Roberts reflects on Paul's emphatic statement that salvation is by grace alone (Ephesians 2:8-9). "If our salvation is in any way dependent on what we do, then it is not fully by grace."
Ephesians 2:8-9
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Gift, Grace, Salvation, Good Works

Does Christ Dwell in Your Heart?
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
In this reflection on Ephesians 3:13, Mark D. Roberts discusses the language of "inviting Jesus into one's heart" and the concept of Christ dwelling in believers.
Ephesians 3:17
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Dwell, Heart, Holy Spirit, Salvation

Once Upon a Time
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
A devotional reflection by Mark D. Roberts on Ephesians 1:4. Roberts explains how the beginning of Ephesians is not merely "theological," as many commentators describe it, but tells a rich narrative of God's timeless love.
Ephesians 1:4
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Predestination, Time, God's Foreknowledge, Salvation

Confess and Believe
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Showing that Romans 10:9 declares "that salvation depends upon our relationship with Jesus," this devotional by Mark D. Roberts conveys the centrality of the resurrection to the Christian faith in promising forgiveness and new life.
Romans 10:9
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Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, New Life, Faith, Salvation

Eternal Life
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Reflecting on Romans 6:23 and John 3:16, Mark D. Roberts writes that “eternal life” refers to a new quality of life that we can begin to experience now.
John 3:16; Romans 6:23
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Eternal Life, Salvation, New Life, Calling/vocation

Good Enough for God
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Reflecting on Psalm 109:26, Mark D. Roberts writes that God saves us not because we are “good enough” or “smart enough.” God saves us because of God’s unfailing love.
Psalm 109:26
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Salvation, God's Love, Grace, Holy Spirit

Uniting All Things under Christ
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
A devotional reflection by Mark D. Roberts on Ephesians 1:10. Roberts considers what it means for God to "sum up" all things under Christ. Apart from Christ, things are dysfunctional, but God unites them in Christ.
Ephesians 1:10
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Unity, Sin, Greek, Salvation

You Have the Spirit of Christ
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
A devotional reflection by Mark D. Roberts on Romans 8:9. Roberts affirms that all Christians are filled with the Holy Spirit, and that we should ask ourselves how much we have opened ourselves to the Spirit.
Romans 8:9
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Holy Spirit, Salvation
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