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Author: John Barclay

Seedbed - Seven Minute Seminary

The Gospel's Final Enemy: Empire, Satan, Sin, or Death?

The church’s earliest and simplest creed was, “Jesus is Lord.” Against the backdrop of the Roman empire, this had immense political implications, not least because Caesars’ title was “lord.” But is this what the gospels and Paul are getting at when they make bold claims about Jesus and the kingdom of God? Watch this Seven Minute Seminary with Dr. John Barclay for more insight into the ultimate enemies to the cause of God’s kingdom.

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Seedbed - Seven Minute Seminary

Why God's Grace Is So Radical

The truth is that grace, or gift, was not a concept unique to the Christian faith in the first century. In fact, even pagan religion afforded grace a role in the relationship between the gods and their followers. What makes the grace of the Christian gospel unique? In today’s Seven Minute Seminary video, Dr. John Barclay explains that it’s the nature of the recipients—us—that is so telling about the grace of God in Jesus Christ.

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