the gospel Archives - Bible Advocate Advocating the Bible, representing the Church, and glorifying the God of grace and truth Thu, 15 May 2025 20:42:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://baonline.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/05/cropped-file-32x32.jpg the gospel Archives - Bible Advocate 32 32 Like a Rock: A Classic Example in Character Formation https://baonline.org/like-a-rock-a-classic-example-in-character-formation/ Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:00:34 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=26852

Like a Rock

Jesus chipped away at Peter to make a re-shaped disciple, every bit the opposite of what he was when Jesus first met him, firm like a rock!

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]]> Word of Power https://baonline.org/word-of-power/ Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:54:23 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=25010

Two hands reaching towards each other in black and white, symbolizing connection and unity.In a time long since passed, the prophet Isaiah recorded a powerful message from the God of Abraham. The Lord spoke to him, and the divine utterance has been passed down for centuries. In the book of Isaiah, we read the words of the Lord assuring us that His Word will always prove to be […]

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]]> Like the Master https://baonline.org/like-the-master/ Thu, 07 Nov 2019 23:58:50 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=24251

Sunset over a serene beach with boats and people silhouetted against the vibrant orange sky.A mother teaches her toddler to share her toys with her brother, who is one year younger. A father instructs his seven-year-old son about trust and mistrust before he goes to school. Teaching and sharing are a natural part of our daily lives. They should also be a natural part of our daily witness. For […]

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]]> Receiving the Gift of Rest https://baonline.org/receiving-the-gift-of-rest/ Thu, 14 Jun 2018 23:58:26 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=4732

A wooden bench encircles a large leafy tree in a sunlit park, casting peaceful shadows on the grassy ground.

Exhausted from a long, demanding day, Joseph feels his body begin to release stress and his mind struggle to let go of its seemingly endless list of responsibilities. It’s almost Sunday, he tells himself. Maybe I’ll finally get a chance to rest. The sad irony is that this is a relatable situation for many pastors, […]

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