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Spiritual Nuggets 1/11/2024
The Difficult Issue of the Heretics Distinguishing between correct and false teaching has plagued nearly every church. We ask questions such as, “Are we venturing too far in that direction?” “Is this just my personal theological issue, or is this actually … Continue reading
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Spiritual Discernment and Paul – 10
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Change Produced By This Spiritual Discernment When people see the glory of the Lord they are definitely changed. Here is something wonderful indeed. Paul paints the portrait of the glorified Lord. As he and … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 1/10/2024
Slaves to God, Equipped for Righteousness I used to think that I was powerless when it came to sin. Christ had saved me from my sinful state, but I was still wretched and helpless. Even though I knew I was … Continue reading
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Spiritual Discernment and Paul – 9
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Object of This Spiritual Discernment – Continued Afterwards, then Jesus set His face steadfastly toward Jerusalem where He knew He would suffer. Yes, even while in His humiliation He was glorious. His disciples beheld … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 1/09/2024
Finding God in Sheol We’ve all felt distant from God. Sometimes it’s sin that makes us feel separated from Him; other times it could be a lack of prayer. Either way, when we feel apart from God, God has not … Continue reading
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Spiritual Discernment and Paul – 8
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Object of This Spiritual Discernment So, what is it that the servants of the Lord see? They see a glorious vision. Would Paul have rejoiced so greatly in the fact that all could see … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 1/08/2024
Showing Kindness to a Stranger When I was a teenager, I became serious about showing unsolicited kindness while working through a 30-day intensive devotional. The devotional required me to record an act of kindness each day. My efforts included things … Continue reading
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Spiritual Discernment and Paul – 7
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Nature of This Spiritual Discernment – Continued C. “We All . . . ‘With Unveiled Face’ ” – Continued From last lesson: Again you might ask, doesn’t Paul fear that his office and his … Continue reading
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Spiritual Discernment and Paul – 6
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Nature of This Spiritual Discernment – Continued C. “We All . . . ‘With Unveiled Face’ ” Paul doesn’t just rejoice in the fact that in the new day all believers see; he also … Continue reading
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Faith From The Beginning 1/06/2024
Abraham the Intercessor . . . but Abraham still stood before the LORD (Genesis 18:22). FAITH which is never tested will never grow strong. Faith must be exercised or it will ever be weak. This is the reason God permits … Continue reading
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Spiritual Discernment and Paul – 5
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Nature of This Spiritual Discernment – Continued B. “ ‘We All’ . . . With Unveiled Face” – Continued Continuing on, we need to remember that In context, Moses kept warning the people not … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 1/05/2024
Truth and Honesty Can Be Painful A commitment to honesty and truth often puts us in unexpected spiritual situations—something David experiences in 2 Samuel 7. David thinks he will build God a great house—a temple—but instead God plans to build … Continue reading
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Spiritual Discernment and Paul – 4
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Nature of This Spiritual Discernment – Continued B. “ ‘We All’ . . . With Unveiled Face” It seems that Paul thinks of Moses as God’s prophet went up to the mount. He thinks … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 1/04/2024
Serving the Glory of God When we avoid community, we may develop an inflated opinion of our own character. It’s easy to think we’re kind people when we’re not held accountable to others. It’s easy to think we’re always right … Continue reading
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Spiritual Discernment and Paul – 3
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Nature of This Spiritual Discernment A. New Testament Versus Old Testament Believers The nature of the spiritual discernment of which Paul speaks appears first and foremost in the fact that it is the direct … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 1/03/2024
Vengeance versus Blessing Comparing the passages of 2 Samuel 3:1-4:12 and 1 Peter 3:8-22 teaches us that all Scripture can be used for instruction: Some passages provide wisdom on how to become more like Christ, while others are best regarded … Continue reading
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Spiritual Discernment and Paul – 2
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Apostle Paul determined to know nothing among them except Jesus Christ and Him crucified (1 Corinthians 2:2). He did not request a place for his God in the Greek Parthenon; in essence, he was … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 1/02/2024
When Kings Mourn No one can tell you how to mourn. You have to mourn as you see fit, making sure you don’t introduce sin into the grieving process. Several people who were dear to my heart have died. Each … Continue reading
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Spiritual Discernment and Paul – 1
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 “And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 1/01/2024
Emotion versus Logic Reacting is easy. What’s difficult is overcoming emotions in a time of adversity. Although emotions are not bad, they can lead us astray. At the same time, when we stray too far in the other direction and … Continue reading
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