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What is the devil and are demons real? | ECHOES: Catechism in a Year 11.08.2024 34:02 ↓

The devil’s not dead…yet! Which means that we have a real enemy that God commands us to be prepared for. To prepare ourselves, we need to understand who the devil is, the impact of his fall on the world, and the role of demons. However, even as we stay vigilant, we must always remember that we are not fighting for victory, but from a victory that has already been secured through the cross!

How should we interpret the Bible? | ECHOES: Catechism in a Year 30.06.2024 36:31 ↓

Have you ever been embarrassed by a verse in the Bible? There is a category of verses labeled as ‘atheist makers’ – on the surface they appear ridiculous, offensive, draconian, and illogical. In this message, we’ll use three such verses as case-studies in an attempt to learn skills for interpreting the Bible.

What is Sanctification? | ECHOES: Catechism in a Year 28.04.2024 37:40 ↓

Sanctification is God’s will for every believer. The word itself can seem complicated and overwhelming but it simply means separation from sin and dedication to God. Yet a closer look at scripture reveals 3 stages of sanctification that show God’s plan and our role in being sanctified. Sanctification is us becoming who God has called us to be, and it is our primary call as Christians! Paul tells u...

What is Regeneration? | ECHOES: Catechism in a Year 21.04.2024 32:46 ↓

Scientists are projecting that they will have brought the woolly mammoth back to life after having been extinct for 4000 by 2028! Aside from being a remarkable accomplishment, this provides a compelling example of what the Bible calls ‘re-birth’, ‘being born again’, or ‘regeneration’! In this message, we will explore what God says about regeneration.

What does it mean to be Redeemed? | ECHOES: Catechism in a Year 03.03.2024 29:23 ↓

In the beginning God’s intention for humanity was that we enjoy him forever. However, endowed with free will we read in the book of Genesis that Adam and Eve sinned, which brought about a break in fellowship with God. Redemption is the story of God's loving response to humanity's sin by sending his son to forgive us and call us back into a relationship with him. Join us as we go on this journey of...