Tag Archives: 2 Peter

Jude Introduction & Verses 1-2

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Traditionally, Jude was/is recognized as the Brother of James who wrote the Epistle by the same name and the half-brother of Jesus, Himself. By his own admission, Jude was doubtful of Jesus’ deity until after the resurrection and he clung … Continue reading →

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The Last Days, 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

I came across this list of Characteristics of Non-Christians in the last days and wanted to present as some food for thought. We all see what is happening in front of our eyes and going on all around us throughout … Continue reading →

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Hell, a Choice

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

I’ll say it up front, I take no pleasure in this subject. I very rarely teach on Hell and yet as a preacher called and equipped by the Holy Spirit, I can’t teach on the Love of God and the … Continue reading →

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Patience – Example Of

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Joshua 14:7, “I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought word back to him as it was in my heart.” 1 Corinthians 15:49, “Just … Continue reading →

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Be Patient, God Is Not Slack

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

2 Peter 3:9-10, “The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will … Continue reading →

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To Tell The Truth – What’s My Line?

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

If any of you can remember the ORIGINAL television game shows by these names then I’m not the only one revealing my age! To Tell the Truth ran from the mid-sixties to seventies and What’s My Line? was kind of … Continue reading →

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The Prophets Spoke God’s Words

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Let me clarify that title a little bit more, “The TRUE prophets spoke/speak God’s Words, not their own!” “And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark … Continue reading →

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I John 5:14-17

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 5:14-17, “Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we … Continue reading →

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I John 5:9-11

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 5:9-11, “If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for this is the witness of God which He has testified of His Son. He who believes in the Son of God has the … Continue reading →

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Passover – Coronavirus

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

I want to share with you something that I HAD been conflicted over for a couple of days. Yes, I still learn, I still seek the Lord’s wisdom and I still grow in Him! Okay, that was my confession. But … Continue reading →

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The Broad vs The Narrow

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads … Continue reading →

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Heaven or Hell

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

I know it seems the “theme” for today is Heaven and Hell, in fact, more Hell than Heaven. To be thoroughly honest, I don’t like to preach or speak about Hell. That’s not me – for the most part. BUT … Continue reading →

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Tickets Please!

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

I heard it again. Boy, do I hate hearing this. I am astounded and amazed all the time at how the world and those who love this world think they have all the answers and their answers are wiser than … Continue reading →

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I John 3:7-9

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 3:7-9, “Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the … Continue reading →

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But What About Hope?

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Galatians 5:13, For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. 14-15, For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: … Continue reading →

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The Word of God, Eternal Life & The Eye of the Needle

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

Hebrews 4:12-13, “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents … Continue reading →

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The Living Word – Who He Is

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

John 1:1-3, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was … Continue reading →

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Father

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 2:5-6, “But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as … Continue reading →

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How Big Is Your Box?

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

I have always loved science; all science, earth, biology, physiology, the space sciences and astronomy has probably always been my favorite. Since a young boy, I have looked up at the night sky and imagined just what was out there, … Continue reading →

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Bible – No Alterations to Truth

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Roland Ledoux

The Bible Has Never Changed Proverbs 119:152; 2 Peter 1:16 All speeches on the floor of Congress or in committee meetings become part of the Congressional Record. But you can’t always be sure that what was originally spoken or decided … Continue reading →

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