Tag Archives: Inspiration

I John 1:1-4

Some Brief Historical Background Historically and for our purposes this letter was written by the Apostle John. An interesting note is that this letter is not evangelistic in nature, meaning it was not written to the unsaved, rather it was … Continue reading

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I John Introduction & Overview

To me personally the Epistle of 1 John is by far one of the greatest books or letters in the Bible. You may be asking yourself how I can come to that conclusion, after all, it is only five short … Continue reading

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Expository Introduction

Isaiah 28:9-13, “Whom will he teach knowledge? And whom will he make to understand the message? Those just weaned from milk? Those just drawn from the breasts? For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept, Line upon line, line … Continue reading

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The Cure

Romans 16:17, “Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them.” Colossians 2:8, “Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition … Continue reading

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When You Pray, Pray This Way – Part III

Matthew 11:15, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” Let’s continue on from Part II to look at the SPIRIT of “The Lord’s Prayer”: And Forgive us Our Debts, As We Forgive Our Debtors —– In other words, … Continue reading

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When You Pray, Pray This Way – Part II

Matthew 11:15, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” Let’s continue on from Part I to look at the SPIRIT of “The Lord’s Prayer”: Your Kingdom Come —– Your Kingdom Come, denotes the place where You have personal … Continue reading

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When You Pray, Pray This Way – Part I

1 Corinthians 3:1-4, “And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not … Continue reading

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Study To Show Yourself Approved

2 Timothy 2:15, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (KJV) 2 Timothy 2:15, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does … Continue reading

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Treasure Hunting

You know, for all of our “advanced” learning and education, and all of our technological achievements and advancements, it should be no surprise as to why the Bible, the Living Word of God is still so relevant for today. Human … Continue reading

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Run, Run The Race

1 Corinthians 9:24-25, “Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate … Continue reading

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Giving Thanks in ALL Things

1Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 2Corinthians 4:15, “For all things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many, may … Continue reading

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Just the Right Amount of Sting

1 Timothy 2:(1), “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, (2) for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life … Continue reading

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Whence Comes Division?

Mark 3:24-25, “If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.” Mark 3:31-35, “Then His brothers and His mother came, and standing outside they sent to … Continue reading

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Law + Grace = Mercy

There has been such a misunderstanding about what grace is and it is due to such a lack of teaching or an over-simplification of teaching. Grace itself is or should not be hard to understand, but it has been used … Continue reading

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Jigsaw Puzzle Unity – Redux

Redux? Why did I choose that word? I don’t know, it just seemed fitting at the time. First, this is a message that I posted on another site some time ago and yet felt in the light of recent instances … Continue reading

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The Living Word – God is ALL Part 2

The next “Omni” characteristic of God’s personality that I want to cover is His Omnipresence. As can be seen fairly clearly this attribute means that God is ALL present or everywhere and there is nowhere He is not. To even … Continue reading

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One Body, Many Members

Luke 4:16-21, “So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. And He was handed the book of the … Continue reading

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Preach the GOSPEL

Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you;” (that … Continue reading

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Kill the Patient! Destroy the Disease?

I posted an article on my personal Facebook timeline the other day in the wake of the Orlando shooting AND because of so-called “Christian Pastors” that spoke out and applauded the shooter for doing God’s work! Yes, you read that … Continue reading

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The Living Word – God is ALL Part I

Sometimes as Christians, we have a tendency of using “religious” terms at the turn of a hat. Many times, they flow off our tongue without any thought, because as church-goers and religious people, it has become habit, second nature. “Praise … Continue reading

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