Why a Local Church Bible Institute?

The desire of Heritage Baptist Church is to win souls to Christ and train those disciples to live for Him. Since September 1996, our church has provided a ministry we call the Heritage Discipleship Institute (HDI) to provide an opportunity for believers in our local church to fulfill this goal. Our HDI has been a…

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Christ’s Genealogy

The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Matthew 1:1 The Old Testament begins with a genealogy list in Genesis 5:1 revealing how it all started with Adam. This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness…

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Purposes of Predictive Prophecy (Part 2)

God intends prophecy to have a definite impact on people. Commentators and hermeneutics texts warn us not to misconstrue the intent of prophetic passages. Much of what they say is helpful; what’s curious is what is left unsaid or even denigrated. Many interpreters downplay some purposes that seem not only self-evident but Scripturally emphasized. The…

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Purposes of Predictive Prophecy (Part 1)

Why has God given revelation in the form of prophecy? And why so much? What is the goal of prophecy? Or are there multiple intended effects? A number of passages answer these questions. The answers are surprisingly diverse. Some passages corroborate what many interpreters emphasize about the purpose of prophecy. Other passages emphasize answers that…

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You Don’t Have to Choose a Word for the Year

We’re almost at the time of year when bloggers start considering their word for the next year. For many, choosing a word for the year replaces a list of resolutions. That one word gives them focus for the year. Christians who do this usually pray about it leading up to the new year and feel…

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Why December 25?

No doubt you’ve heard the widely repeated story that the Christian celebration of Christmas is a form of syncretism, where the church decided to accommodate the celebration of Christ’s birth to the pre-existing pagan holidays. Commonly cited precedents are either the feast of Saturnalia or the celebration of Sol Invictus. The theory goes that by…

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Popular Misconceptions about the Birth of Jesus

At the perfect time in history, God sent his Son, Jesus Christ, to be born of a virgin to save us from our sins (Gal. 4:4). But not everything we say about this crucial moment in history is true. Here are six such fast facts (or “un-facts”) about the birth of Christ. Did Mary ride…

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Why Study Doctrine?

Why should you study Bible doctrine? Maybe you’re a student, stay-at-home mom, or professional in the business world. Why take time out of your busy schedule to learn the major teachings of the Christian faith? Some dismiss doctrine as uninteresting, irrelevant, or just plain boring. “Don’t give me doctrine. Just give me Jesus! Doctrine may…

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Logos 10: A pastoral review

Thanksgiving Day in Canada dawned with the news that Logos 10 was released! I rushed to my computer and got the download started. Alas, I was one of a few afflicted by some kind of bug and had issues. Logos technical support quickly identified the problem, issued a fix, and in a few hours, I…

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Three Battles to Fight for Personal Bible Study

We often see products — toothpaste, bandages, vitamins — labeled for “double” or “triple protection.” This claim, even if it seems gimmicky, is founded on the truth that damage can come from multiple sources. In fact, the most deceptive forms of decay come from multiple sources, incrementally and simultaneously engaged. Spiritual disciplines similarly suffer when…

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