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I Have Never Done This Before….

Posted on October 22, 2025 by St. John Studies

I have never done this before. When I began St. John Studies on December 30, 2014 I was “on fire” to write my thoughts on the blog. Now, in October 2025, things have happened.  I have found more significant priorities … Continue reading →

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The Post You Don’t Want to Read: Hell Is Indeed a Part of The Explicit Gospel

Posted on September 18, 2025 by St. John Studies

These sermon topics can get a pastor fired.  After explaining all the Biblical reasons that we need to give glory to God in Chapter One of The Explicit Gospel, Matt Chandler spends Chapter Two on man’s woefully weak relationship with … Continue reading →

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Admitting We are Sinners…

Posted on August 25, 2025 by St. John Studies

“When we consider the gospel from the ground, we see clearly the work of the cross in our lives and the lives of those around us, the capturing and resurrecting of dead hearts” [Matt Chandler, The Explicit Gospel, 16]. “We … Continue reading →

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“The Severity of the Lion”

Posted on August 7, 2025 by St. John Studies

“The Severity of the Lion” has been replaced by a “do-over post” which you can read. I am not pleased with the half-hearted effort I have put into St. John Studies this past year. I am reposting my comments on … Continue reading →

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Instead of Worship….

Posted on July 24, 2025 by St. John Studies

“Instead of Worship” [July 24, 2025] has been replaced with a “do-over post” which you can read. I am not pleased with the half-hearted effort I have put into St. John Studies this past year. I am reposting my comments … Continue reading →

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The Roots of Worship

Posted on July 9, 2025 by St. John Studies

“The Roots of Worship” [July 9, 2025] has been replaced with a “do-over post” which you can read. I am not pleased with the half-hearted effort I have put into St. John Studies this past year. I am reposting my … Continue reading →

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Gospel on the Ground: God’s Glorious Self-Regard

Posted on June 13, 2025 by St. John Studies

“The Gospel on the Ground: God’s Glorious Self-Regard” has been replaced with a “do-over post” which you can read. I am not pleased with the half-hearted effort I have put into St. John Studies this past year. I am reposting … Continue reading →

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Gospel on the Ground: “God’s Perfect Self-sufficiency”

Posted on June 1, 2025 by St. John Studies

“The Gospel on the Ground: God’s Perfect Self-sufficiency” has been replaced with a “do-over post” which you can read. I am not pleased with the half-hearted effort I have put into St. John Studies this past year. I am reposting … Continue reading →

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The Gospel on The Ground: “God’s Sovereign Knowing”

Posted on May 15, 2025 by St. John Studies

“The Gospel on the Ground: God’s Sovereign Knowing” has been replaced with a “do-over post” which you can read. I am not pleased with the half-hearted effort I have put into St. John Studies this past year. I am reposting … Continue reading →

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The Gospel on The Ground: “God’s Transcendent Creativity”

Posted on May 2, 2025 by St. John Studies

“The Gospel on the Ground: God’s Transcendent Creativity” has been replaced with a “do-over post” which you can read. I am not pleased with the half-hearted effort I have put into St. John Studies this past year. I am reposting … Continue reading →

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