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Questions On Bible Prophecy – 2
*Pastor’s Note: We will continue, in no particular order questions posed from the excellent book by Mark Hitchcock entitled, The Complete Book of Bible Prophecy. My hope and prayer is that it will give some insight into much of the … Continue reading
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Sonship With God Almighty
Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are children of God; and … Continue reading
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Questions On Bible Prophecy – 1
*Pastor’s Note: As I mentioned some time ago, I have been doing a lot of study on Bible prophecy and I have started to become familiar with the writings of several great teachers who specialize in Biblical prophecy. Over the … Continue reading
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. . . And Sin No More
I have always considered myself a student. For the longest time, my wife and her family thought I was going to be a professional student. Can’t make money from that, but you can sure learn a lot of things. However, … Continue reading
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Family, A Precious Gift
Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are children of God . … Continue reading
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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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What a Treasure You Are!
Hebrews 2:14-18: Because God’s children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who … Continue reading
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The True Test of a Prophecy Message
Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good. – 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21. As I was studying several articles on end-time prophecy this past couple of weeks and especially in relation to the Church, the Body of … 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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Forgive To Be Forgiven
“And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors . . . For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father … 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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Themes and The Test of a Prophet
*Pastor’s Note: This is a continuing excerpt from an article I posted last week from one of my favorite prophecy teachers, Mark Hitchcock, from his book, The Complete Book of Bible Prophecy. As I have stated time and again and … Continue reading
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Stand Firm, Encourage One Another
Dearest brothers and sisters, both near and far, let us clarify some things about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and how we will be gathered to meet Him. Don’t let yourself be so easily shaken or alarmed by … Continue reading
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You Are a Royal Priesthood
And take some blood from the altar and some of the anointing oil and sprinkle it on Aaron and his garments and on his sons and their garments. Then he and his sons and their garments will be consecrated. – … Continue reading
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Be Still and Know That I Am God!
Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” (NKJV) “Stop striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, … 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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Tagged 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, 2 Peter, Authorized: The Use & Misuse of the King James Bible, Bible, Bible Teaching, Bible Translations, C.S. Lewis, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Encouragement, Exhortation, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel of John, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, King James Bible, Kingdom of God, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Love, Mark Ward, Nehemiah, Psalms, Relationship, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scripture Lesson, Scriptures, Spiritual Principle, Spirituality, Study in Scripture, Teaching, Teaching Truth, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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What Are “Signs of The Times?”
Pastor’s Note: The following excerpt is from the book I reviewed earlier in the month. Like the Apostle Paul told the Thessalonians, we SHOULD be comforting one another with the Scriptural prophecies that have been given us in God’s written … Continue reading
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All You Weary Ones
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for … Continue reading
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FOR THE LOVE OF GOD 
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 →