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Grace’s Humbling Necessity

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  • Philip G. Ryken

The Christian life is a life dependent on the grace of God. Based on Luke 18:10-14, this article shows why we need God's grace.

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Luke 18 – Christ and the Parables of His Messianic Kingdom

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  • Klaas Stam

This article is an exposition of Luke 18, and concludes with discussion questions on the material.

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Luke 18:18-25 – The Rich Young Ruler

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  • Waldean Wall

This article is concerned with the lessons on finances derived from Luke 18:18-25.

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Did the Lucan Jesus Desire Voluntary Poverty of His Followers?

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  • Peter Liu

Often Jesus called his disciples and followers to leave everything. What is the content of this call? There are also passages in Luke and Acts that seem to require voluntary poverty. Other passages require a right attitude to the continuing possession of wealth. What was Jesus' teaching on possessions?

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"Sell Everything You Have and Give to the Poor": The Old Testament Prophetic Theme of Justice as the Connecting Motif of Luke 18:1-19:10

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  • J. Daniel Hays

In this article Hays argues that the theme of justice is the central theme and motif of Luke 18:1 to Luke 19:10. Hays notices Luke's use of the Old Testament prophets and the theme of justice to be found in the prophets as it is connected to the coming messianic era. He then notices the socio-economic context of the first-century Palestine. Finally, Hays demonstrates how the theme of justice runs through Luke 18 to 19.

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Justifying Our Existence

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  • Jason Harris

What is justification? Luke 18:9-14 sheds light on what is justification, how are we justified, and the reason why justification is important.

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3 Parables about Prayer

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is a Bible study on Luke 11:5-13 and Luke 18:1-15.

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Luke 18:10-14 - The Pharisee and the Publican Jesus’ Teaching on Justification by Faith Alone

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  • Fred A. Malone

This article looks at Luke 18:10-14 and Jesus' teaching of justification by faith alone.

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Luke 18:1-8 - The Unjust Judge (Part 2)

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  • Edgar Andrews

This is the second of two articles on Luke 18:1-8 and the parable of the unjust judge. These articles encourage the Christian in fighting against depression and discouragement. The focus here is on the love of God and His patience as source of encouragement for our faith. We can cling to Him in prayer.

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Luke 18:1-8 - The Unjust Judge (Part 1)

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  • Edgar Andrews

This is the first of two articles on Luke 18:1-8 and the parable of the unjust judge. These articles encourage the Christian in fighting against depression and discouragement. The focus here is on the contrast between the unjust judge and God, who is sovereign and gracious. The author also speaks about the confidence we can have in prayer.

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“Will a Man Rob God?” (Malachi 3:8): A Study of Tithing in the Old and New Testaments

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  • Andreas J. Köstenberger, David A. Croteau

This article address the question whether tithing, that is, giving ten percent of one’s income, is obligatory for Christians. This is the first in a series of two articles investigating this question by studying all references to tithing in Scripture. The discussion commences with Old Testament references to tithing prior to the giving of the Mosaic Law, the Mosaic Law itself and the historical and prophetic books, notably Malachi 3:8. This is followed by a close reading of the three major New Testament passages on tithing, i.e.

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Mark 10:13-16 - Our Children - God's Children

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  • Clarence Bouwman

In this article on Mark 10:13-16 (and Matthew 19:13-15 and Luke 18:15-17), the author focuses on children in the kingdom of God, and the children of believers as part of the covenant with God. Genesis 17:7 is also discussed.

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