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Jared Compton

Jared Compton is associate professor of New Testament and biblical theology at Bethlehem College and Seminary.
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Apostle of Tears: Lessons from Paul’s Great Sorrow

Apostle of Tears

Lessons from Paul’s Great Sorrow

Nov 27, 2024
When Paul tells God’s story of redemption, he rejoices and he weeps. He glories and he grieves. He soars in doxology and he tells of deep sorrow.
Jared Compton
Nov 27, 2024
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You (Still) Need the Gospel

You (Still) Need the Gospel

Aug 13, 2024
However long you have believed the gospel of Jesus, you need it again today. Remember your new ability, your new identity, your new example, and your new sight.
Jared Compton
Aug 13, 2024
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The Precious Perfection of Christ: How Jesus Paves Our Way to God

The Precious Perfection of Christ

How Jesus Paves Our Way to God

Jun 3, 2024
If Jesus were not “made perfect,” as Hebrews says, then we would lose our perfect example, our perfect priest, our perfect mediator, and our perfect king.
Jared Compton
Jun 3, 2024
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Shepherding Criticism: Serious Joy Speakers Panel

Shepherding Criticism

Serious Joy Speakers Panel

May 1, 2024
How can pastors serve so that praise doesn’t puff them up and criticism doesn’t crush them? By loving the reward of the Father more than the opinions of men.
John Piper + 5
May 1, 2024
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Should We Envy Abraham? Why Christians Love the New Covenant

Should We Envy Abraham?

Why Christians Love the New Covenant

Mar 7, 2024
Some Christians might wish they could live during the days before Christ, but Old Testament saints wished to see our day, and experience what we get to experience every day.
Jared Compton
Mar 7, 2024
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Where There’s Not a Will: The Covenant Theology of Hebrews 9

Where There’s Not a Will

The Covenant Theology of Hebrews 9

Jun 20, 2023
Though most English Bibles translate the Greek word “diathēkē” as “will” in Hebrews 9:16–17, “covenant” better fits the context and preserves a crucial connection in Hebrews.
Jared Compton
Jun 20, 2023
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Faithfulness Is Improvised: Wisdom for Ever-Changing Challenges

Faithfulness Is Improvised

Wisdom for Ever-Changing Challenges

Mar 17, 2023
If we want to apply God’s never-changing word to our ever-changing world, then we’ll need wisdom from another world.
Jared Compton
Mar 17, 2023
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Can a Christian Fall Away? How to Hear the Warnings in Hebrews

Can a Christian Fall Away?

How to Hear the Warnings in Hebrews

May 14, 2022
Five times the book of Hebrews sharply warns its hearers not to fall away from Jesus. Does this mean Christians can lose their salvation?
Jared Compton
May 14, 2022

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