Tag Archives: Galatians

Love or Death – 6

Scripture References: 1 John 3:11-24 Christian Love (1 John 3:18–24) – Continued Abiding (verses 23–24). When a scribe asked Jesus to name the greatest commandment, He replied, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God.’ . . . This is the … Continue reading

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Love or Death – 4

Scripture References: 1 John 3:11-24 Indifference (1 John 3:16–17) – Continued From last lesson: It is easy for us to talk about “loving the brethren” and to neglect to help a single other believer. Christian love is personal and active. … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 5/20/2023

Incredible Double Life “But because by doing this you have shown utter contempt for the LORD, the son born to you will die.” – 2 Samuel 12:14. When Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he … Continue reading

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The Exceedingly Happy Man – 5

Scripture References: Psalm 1 IV. The Contrast to the Happy Man – Continued From last lesson: Verse 5 makes it plain that the ungodly person is under condemnation. “Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in … Continue reading

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Illustrated Message 5/08/2023

Galatians 2:20 I no longer live, but Christ lives in me, and that life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Faithlife Verse of … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 4/29/2023

It Only Seems To Be Please read Ecclesiastes 2:4-10. (The link will open in a new window). Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. – Galatians 6:7. A Wall Street clerk went for … Continue reading

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Adam vs. Christ Jesus

Scripture References – Romans 5:15-21 Verses 15–21 contain six comparisons between Adam and the result of his sin and Jesus and the result of His redemptive work. Each of these verses individually follow a simple pattern. The paragraph opens with … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/11/2023

Noteworthy Stories When God’s promises are lavished on Abram in Genesis, we can’t help but feel a bit surprised. It seems undeserved—mainly because we know nothing about Abram. We haven’t had a chance to weigh his wisdom or foolishness, something … Continue reading

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Jesus Is Coming Again! – 3

Scripture Text – Matthew 24:3-14 Pastor’s Note: Please keep in mind that as you read these various circumstances prophesied by Jesus, M. R. De Haan wrote and commented abut these things back in 1944. Continuing with the nine signs began … Continue reading

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The Necessity of Holiness – 5

John Charles Ryle (May 10, 1816 – June 10, 1900) was an evangelical Anglican clergyman and first Bishop of Liverpool. He was renowned for his powerful preaching and extensive tracts. John C. Ryle was a big man, physically, intellectually, scripturally … Continue reading

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Strive To Love One Another

But concerning brotherly love you have no need that I should write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another; and indeed you do so toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. But … Continue reading

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Crucified, Risen, and Glorified

*Pastor’s Note: A.B. Simpson was a very well respected Canadian preacher, theologian and author who lived from December 15, 1843 to October 29, 1919. My prayer is that you will be blessed and inspired by his poetry as much as … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 2/25/2023

Who Is “Called”? ARE only certain people “called” by God (1 Samuel 3:20)? The issue of “calling” tends to be confusing today. Sometimes people talk about their day-to-day work as if that alone were their callings. “I’m John. I’m a … Continue reading

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Psalm 119 – Yodh

Scripture Text – Psalm 119 The emphasis in this the longest psalm, and the basic theme, is on the vital ministry and practical use of the Word of God in the inner spiritual life of God’s children. It describes how … Continue reading

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Illustrated Message 2/07/2023

Galatians 1:3-5 Grace to you and peace This brief greeting summarizes Paul’s gospel message. It is God’s work, through Christ on our behalf, that brings us into a harmonious relationship with God and one another. Gave himself for our sins … Continue reading

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Psalm 119 – Aleph

Scripture Text – Psalm 119 The emphasis in this, the longest psalm, and the basic theme is on the vital ministry and practical use of the Word of God in the inner spiritual life of God’s children. It describes how … Continue reading

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Turning Defeat Into Victory – 5

Scripture Text – Joshua 8 Henry Ford defined a mistake as “an opportunity to begin again, more intelligently.” Joshua would also have agreed, because he is about to “begin again, more intelligently” and organize a victory out of his mistakes. … Continue reading

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Galatians 5:16

Friday February 3, 2023 Galatians 5:16 Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Jesus is come that we might have life and have it abundantly. He saves us, not that we should enter … Continue reading

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Turning Defeat Into Victory – 4

Scripture Text – Joshua 8 Henry Ford defined a mistake as “an opportunity to begin again, more intelligently.” Joshua would also have agreed, because he is about to “begin again, more intelligently” and organize a victory out of his mistakes. … Continue reading

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The Mystery of Christ

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles—if indeed you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which was given to me for you, how that by revelation He made known to … Continue reading

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