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2 Corinthians 13:5
Friday October 14, 2022 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Here, too, we notice the distinct line of demarcation which separates the righteous person from the hypocrite and the self-deceived person. … Continue reading
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Believing The Enemy
It is so very important to seek the Lord before any major situation in our lives and more so in this age we are living. The main point and Scripture I want you to see in this study is: “Then … Continue reading
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Trusting Only In God’s Word
Let Your mercies come also to me, O LORD— Your salvation according to Your word. So shall I have an answer for him who reproaches me, For I trust in Your word. – Psalm 119:41-42. God, as our Heavenly Father … Continue reading
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It’s Time To Grow Up! – 2
Scripture Text – Galatians 4:1-18 He Explains Their Adoption – Continued Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, but is … Continue reading
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False, False, False Teachers! – 2
Scripture Text – 2 Peter 2:1-9 We continue with Peters warning to the church to be alert and vigilant. This is a continuation of the first of the three aspects addressing the subject of false teachers in the church. The … Continue reading
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False, False, False Teachers! – 1
Scripture Text – 2 Peter 2:1-9 One of the most successful rackets in the world today is the selling of “fake art.” Even some of the finest galleries and private collections have been invaded by paintings that are clever counterfeits … Continue reading
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Faith In/Is Action – 4
Scripture Text – James 2:14-26 Faith is not just a key doctrine in the Christian life, but an important aspect of any true Christian lifestyle. The following is part two of the third and final aspect of faith we will … Continue reading
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Faith In/Is Action – 1
Scripture Text – James 2:14-26 Faith is not just a key doctrine in the Christian life, but an important aspect of any true Christian lifestyle. The sinner is saved by faith (Ephesians 2:8–9), and the believer must walk by faith … Continue reading
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The Power of Speech – 4
Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that … Continue reading
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The Power of Speech – 3
Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that … Continue reading
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What To Renounce – Oswald Chambers
Thursday September 15, 2022 WHAT TO RENOUNCE 2 Corinthians 4:2 But we have renounced the hidden things of shame. Have you “renounced the hidden things of dishonesty”—the things that your sense of honour will not allow to come to the … Continue reading
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The Condescension of Christ – C.H. Spurgeon
Tuesday September 13, 2022 THE CONDESCENSION OF CHRIST 2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become … Continue reading
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Do It Yourself – Oswald Chambers
Thursday September 8, 2022 DO IT YOURSELF 2 Corinthians 10:5 Casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. Determinedly Demolish Some Things. Deliverance … Continue reading
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Sin Is a Choice
Pastor’s Note: This is a new category that will consist of short commentaries on some of the practicalities of this life we live. Hopefully they will help stimulate your thoughts and maybe help you to meditate on some of the … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians, 1 John, 1 Timothy, 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Decisions, Encouragement, Genesis, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, James, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Practicalities, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Pleasing God
I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. … Continue reading
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Even If An Angel Speaks
“Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.” – Revelation 2:29 (NLT). But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what … Continue reading
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Abolishing Hostility
For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one … Continue reading
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The Bible and Vernacular Translation
*Pastor’s Note: There are certain things I just won’t debate because it doesn’t edify the Body of Christ. However, when I teach something to others that may appear controversial, I do so with the authority of the Word of God … Continue reading
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2 Corinthians 1:4 – Ole Hallesby
For Friday July 29, 2022: 2 CORINTHIANS 1:4 2 Corinthians 1:4 (NKJV) Who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are … Continue reading
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God Wants Us Holy
1 Thessalonians 4:3-5: It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate … Continue reading →