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Nick Batzig

What Is the Significance of Clouds in the Bible?

By Nick Batzig / February 17, 2025

The Scriptures everywhere utilize the imagery of clouds to signal the immediate presence of God in time and space. What is the significance of clouds in the Bible?

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Should We Only Pray to the Father in the Name of Jesus?

By Nick Batzig / January 31, 2025

As a young Christian I wasn’t sure whether it was right for believers to pray directly to the Son and Spirit or whether they should specifically address the Father. To whom should we pray?

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The Presence and Activity of the Spirit of Christmas

By Nick Batzig / December 19, 2024

Why was it necessary for the Holy Spirit to be at work in the life and ministry of Christ from the virgin conception to his resurrection from the dead, and how is the Spirit at work in the lives of believers?

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10 Reasons Christians Can Be Thankful in Trying Circumstances

By Nick Batzig / November 26, 2024

How can we be thankful and joyful in the midst of a painful trial? The answer is found in all that the Scriptures teach us about trials.

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4 Important Aspects of the Noahic Covenant in Redemptive History

By Nick Batzig / November 13, 2024

What does the flood in the book of Genesis have to do with Jesus? Actually, a lot. Here are four ways in which Noah and the Noahic covenant play a part in redemptive history.

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4 Important Things to Remember If You Are a Doubting Believer

By Nick Batzig / October 14, 2024

Even John the Baptist began to have doubts about the identity of Jesus while in prison. How does the example of John help us to distinguish between doubt and unbelieving skepticism?

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Why Does the Bible Have Four Gospels?

By Nick Batzig / August 23, 2024

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—why did God give us four gospel records of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ and not just one?

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Repeated Sinning and the Hope of Forgiveness

By Nick Batzig / July 25, 2024

Many who have trusted in Christ struggle deeply in their consciences over their post-conversion sins. How can a true believer commit a particular sin—sometimes repeatedly—after he or she comes to Christ?

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Why Did Jesus Use Animal Metaphors to Prepare His Disciples for the Mission of God?

By Nick Batzig / June 12, 2024

In these tumultuous times, Christians need to listen carefully to what the Savior told his disciples upon their first missionary journey (Matt. 10:16-20). Why did Jesus use the four animal metaphors of sheep, wolves, serpents, and doves to instruct his disciples?

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