Roger Severino

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NEHEMIAH: THE OLD TESTAMENT CONCLUDES STILL AWAITING THE PROMISE

January 13, 2016
In 539 BC, the Persian king Cyrus defeated Babylon and allowed the Israelites to return to their land. Many did return, but not all. God had sent His people into exile for their rebellion and idolatry. Now, as part of their restoration, God raised up leaders like Ezra and Nehemiah to lead the post-exilic community back to the land,...more

What You Need to Know (and Not Know) about Christ’s Return: Reflections on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11

September 25, 2015
That Jesus will someday return in glory is a very important part of the Christian faith and the Bible’s storyline. Much of the biblical narrative is about what God has done in the past, but we must never forget that our faith is future oriented as well. One of the great encouragements and incentives of the Christian life is...more
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