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[All emphasis below is mine] Compliance B1 Definitions C1 Willing to comply; submissive; willing to do what someone wants. (Source) C2 Psychological definition: Compliance Definition: Compliance refers to an overt, public action performed in accordance with a request from an external source. The request can be from another person(s) or from an object, such…
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Devotional Notes Romans 10 B1 What does this mean? C1 Righteousness by the Law and by Faith Contrasted D1 Paul mentions that it is his heart’s desire for all Israel to be saved. This desire is the highest possible desire. It is also God’s heart desire. Luke 19:10 GNB The Son of Man came to…
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Basics B1 There are things in Scripture that we must not do, or we must do. B2 There are principles in Scripture that we show us what is not God’s best or what is God’s best. B3 There are examples in Scriptures that show us actions not blessed by God or actions blessed by…
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1 Timothy 5:24-25 B7 God does notice our actions C1 Sinful actions D1 God knows the heart, the motive, the attitude, as well as the action/deed. D2 People do not always know all these things. Some are obvious; some are hidden. E1 Obvious F1 A public crime. F2 Known, recorded, and given as evidence…
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Devotional Notes Romans 9 B1 What does this mean? C1 Paul’s Desire for All Israel To Be Saved D1 Paul’s desire for Israel to believe in Messiah is very deep. Compare Moses’ attitude: Exodus 32:32-33 NRSV But now, if you will only forgive their sin—but if not, blot me out of the book that you…
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1 Timothy 5:23 B6 About wine C1 God is against anything that lessens our judgment. C2 For health some take medicine which may have a side effect that clouds judgment. We understand this, so does God. C3 For Timothy’s health was recommended for his health. D1 The Greek word for wine is οἶνος oînos.…
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Devotional Notes Romans 8 B1 What does this mean? C1 We Need to Live by Our Holy Spiritual Nature Not Our Fleshly Nature D1 “…in Christ Jesus.” Some have difficulty with the idea of “in” Christ Jesus. E1 Picture a set, say, a circle. E2 Label it Christ Jesus. E3 Put a dot somewhere…
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1 Timothy 5:22 B5 Ordain carefully C1 Ordain defined D1 To invest with ministerial or priestly authority; confer holy orders on. (Source) D2 Ordain is also used to mean to recognize and establish an individual to a specific office and/or calling. Ministers are ordained to their offices by the laying on of hands (1…
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1 Timothy 5:17-21 B4 Support the ministry C1 Elders and honorarium D1 Unless agreed upon, there should be some honorarium given for the time served. D2 Especially for those laboring in word (Scriptures) and teaching. D3 It takes time to prepare and time to present. D4 Scripture supports this: E1 Deuteronomy 25:4 NRSV You…
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Devotional Notes Romans 7 B1 What does this mean? C1 We Are Not Under the Law but Are Under Jesus D1 Law refers to Mosaic Law. Jesus has a new law for us to follow. D2 Brothers in verse 1 refer to fellow Jews. D3 Verses 1-3 give an illustration from the Law. A…