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Nick Batzig

Jesus Is the True and Faithful Gardener Who Cares for Your Soul

By Nick Batzig / February 17, 2023

The Son of God began his sufferings in a Garden and brought them to a close in a Garden. How is Jesus the faithful Gardener who undid what Adam did and accomplished what Adam failed to do?

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A Mountain Range Christmas: Why the Baby in the Manger Is Also the Lion on the Throne

By Nick Batzig / December 9, 2022

John the Baptist knew the prophecies about the coming Messiah. So why did John send messengers to ask Jesus if he was “the one who is to come”?

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3 Reasons Why Christians Should Lay “R.I.P.” to Rest

By Nick Batzig / October 29, 2022

It has become commonplace for Christians to use the shorthand “R.I.P.” (rest in peace) on social media when speaking of individuals in whose lives there was no evidence of saving grace at their death. Here are several reasons why believers should be troubled by this occurrence.

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Are You Bored with the Gospel?

By Nick Batzig / November 4, 2021

The preaching of the Gospel is no longer the center of gravity in the message and ministry of many churches in our day. Why are social issues and human flourishing being emphasized instead?

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Did God Ordain Evil?

By Nick Batzig / August 27, 2021

The question “How can a good and holy God allow evil to exist in the world that he created?” is one that demands an answer.

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3 Practical Ways to Stop Burdening Ourselves to Death

By Nick Batzig / July 21, 2021

Since the advent of the Internet, what would have taken several months to reach a certain part of the world now takes seconds. We are more informed—and stressed out—than ever. Here are 3 practical ways to stop burdening ourselves to death.

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The Futility of Striving to Escape the Fall

By Nick Batzig / June 24, 2021

In so many ways we are all striving to escape the Fall. Healthy eating, exercise, financial programs, homeschooling, alternative medicine, the list goes on. While these things may be good in themselves, why are they a bad savior?

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5 Helpful Things to Do to Kill Envy in Our Hearts

By Nick Batzig / April 10, 2021

We need to put covetousness, jealousy, and envy to death in our hearts before they destroy us and those around us. Here are five helpful things to do to overcome the sin of envy.

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