Jon Kehrer

Jon Kehrer teaches Old Testament and Biblical Languages at Ozark Christian College. He and his wife April live with their five children in Joplin, Missouri.

Jesus Was the Messiah. So, What’s a “Messiah”? Q&A with Jon Kehrer

Jesus Was the Messiah. So, What’s a “Messiah”? Q&A with Jon Kehrer

Around Christmas, we often hear how Jesus was the Messiah, a long-awaited figure who would arrive and rescue people from their sins. But what does the word “messiah” mean? The word means “anointed one,” and based on their study of Scripture, the Jewish people were expecting an “anointed one” to arrive and conquer their enemies. […]

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Monotheism: Definition, Biblical Usage, and Meaning for Our Life

Monotheism: Definition, Biblical Usage, and Meaning for Our Life

What is monotheism? Monotheism is the belief that only one God exists. While the New Testament church takes monotheism for granted, ancient Israel in the Old Testament shifted back and forth between monotheism and polytheism. It was a struggle for ancient Israel to maintain its monotheistic convictions surrounded by polytheistic nations, just as it can […]

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Words

Words

The Bible tells us words can be dangerous, encouraging, powerful and life changing. Do you know which words will last forever? Please enjoy another Renew.org Features from Ozark Christian College.

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Rise Up

Rise Up

God is calling us to “rise up”. Watch and learn more about this biblical action. Please enjoy another Renew.org Features from Ozark Christian College.

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