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1 Timothy 5:3-16 B3 Widows C1 Most widows can be and must be assisted by family. A family who will not help is judged to be more evil than a nonbeliever. It is understood that the family of God (believers) do need to be aware of other’s needs—any type of needs. If we are…
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Devotional Notes Romans 6 B1 What does this mean? C1 What We Were—Dead in Sin, Now Alive in Jesus D1 The Apostle asks if we should continue a life of sin, because the more we sin, the more God gives grace, and the greater the glory to God for His forgiveness. D2 He answers,…
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1 Timothy 5:1-2 B1 This chapter gives instructions to church leaders for various classes of people and situations in the congregation. B2 Respect the brethren C1 The word rebuke is the Greek word ἐπιπλήσσω epiplēssō. It is used 1X in the New Testament. It has the idea of getting in someone’s face and yelling…
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A mystery is B1 an obscure matter that arouses curiosity and eludes understanding, often a religious or spiritual truth. (Source) B2 any affair, thing, or person that presents features or qualities so obscure as to arouse curiosity or speculation. (Source) KJV: 2 Thessalonians 2:7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he…
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Devotional Notes Romans 5 B1 What does this mean? C1 The Means of Justification and Peace with God D1 Peace with God E1 Our part is faith, that is, believing God. E2 God’s part is justification because of the ministry of Jesus. E3 Peace with God means not fearing His wrath in this life…
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1 Timothy 4:15-16 B4 Be steadfast in your belief C1 Keep on habitually applying these things. D1 We need to think. We need to deeply think. We need to be careful. D2 The Greek word apply is μελετάω meletáō. It is frequently translated as meditate, practice, attend to with the idea of being diligent,…
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Devotional Notes Romans 4 B1 What does this mean? C1 Abraham’s Salvation Is Through Faith Alone D1 Verse 1 is a continuation of the thought of Romans 3:31. D2 All Jews had very high respect for Abraham, the Father of the faithful. How was Abraham made right with God? By keeping the Law? No,…
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Devotional Notes Romans 3 B1 What does this mean? C1 The Advantage of the Jew D1 God gave His message through the Jews. Jesus is a Jew, too. D2 Jewish unbelief will not stop God’s plans. D4 God is correct and righteous to judge and sentence Law breakers. C2 All People Are Sinners and…
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Devotional Notes Romans 2 B1 What does this mean? C1 God’s Judgment Is Righteous D1 We must be careful when passing judgment. We must be aware that we often are guilty of the same sin. We must test. We cannot tolerate everything people do. JFB commentary has: The Jew under like condemnation with the…
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1 Timothy 4:11-14 B3 More pastoral advice. C1 Paul is speaking under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, so all these words are not suggestions, they are required. C2 Pass along and teach these things. D1 The Greek word commanding is παραγγέλλω paraggellō. It means to transmit as pass on/pass along a message. It…