Category Archives: Christ’s Birth

The Religious Leaders’ Reaction

Posted on December 20, 2019 by russellmckinney

“Reactions to Christ’s Birth” series: (post #6) Imagine that you have waited your whole life for John Doe to arrive. When you were a child, your parents told you, “One day John Doe will come to our people, and when … Continue reading →

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Herod’s Reaction

Posted on December 19, 2019 by russellmckinney

“Reactions to Christ’s Birth” series: (post #5) When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them … Continue reading →

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The Wise Men’s Reaction

Posted on December 16, 2019 by russellmckinney

Series: “Reactions to Christ’s Birth” (post #4) Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born … Continue reading →

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The Shepherds’ Reaction

Posted on December 13, 2019 by russellmckinney

“Reactions to Christ’s Birth” series: (post #3) Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this … Continue reading →

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“Christian Verses” Podcast: Luke 2:11

Posted on December 12, 2019 by russellmckinney

The new podcast centers around Luke 2:11 and deals with the simplicity of the Christmas message. It was a simple message — “A Savior is born to you this day” — first delivered to a simple group of people: shepherds. … Continue reading →

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Joseph’s Reaction

Posted on December 11, 2019 by russellmckinney

“Reactions to Christ’s Birth” series: (post #2) But while he thought about these things, behold an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Reaction

Posted on December 9, 2019 by russellmckinney

“Reactions to Christ’s Birth” series: (post #1) Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall … Continue reading →

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A Word Worth Ten Shillings

Posted on November 29, 2019 by russellmckinney

In 1907, famed English writer Rudyard Kipling won the Nobel Prize for Literature. Not only was he the youngest recipient of the prize at that time, he was also the first English-language writer to receive it. At the height of … Continue reading →

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The Separation Over Wrong Doctrine

Posted on November 23, 2019 by russellmckinney

“Right Doctrine For Right Living” series: (post #6) Let’s say that your pastor goes to the pulpit one Sunday morning and announces that he no longer believes that Jesus died on the cross. Or let’s say that he preaches a … Continue reading →

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The Sensibility Required Regarding Doctrine

Posted on November 20, 2019 by russellmckinney

“Right Doctrine For Right Living” series: (post #5) There are certain doctrinal teachings that are absolutely fundamental to authentic Christianity. Stating the matter bluntly, if you don’t believe these doctrines you can’t be a Christian. The hard part, however, is … Continue reading →

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