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The Reformers viewed the gospel as not merely one thing among many in the life of a church but rather the means by which the church exists. When the gospel is rightly declared and applied to God’s people, the church becomes “a creature of the Word.” She understands, embraces, and lives out the reality of Christ’s birth, life, death, and resurrection in more than her doctrinal statement. The...

I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” (vv. 1–3 ESV) Make sure you don’t miss this, because it’s very significant. God spoke and through His Word formed a “nation”—a people!—not just individuals but an entire community of faith. Yes, His promised One was still set to come at a definite point
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