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  • 1 Year Through the Bible Series—Romans Part E+7 Reasons God has not Rejected Israel

    ​​​​​​​ B6 Teaching about Israel 9:1-11:36 C1 Israel D1 There can be no confusion that Paul is speaking of DNA Israelites: E1 Romans 9:3-5 ESV For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh. 4 They are…

  • A Few Thoughts About the Devil’s Agents Part B+20 Helps in Deliverance

    How can we be safe? Here are some guidelines to help us B1 Truth (reality) is most important C1 Beware of following any pastor, leader, person, etc. with knowing truth about them. Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth—Albert Einstein, 1879-1955, German-Jewish physicist C2 The Importance of Truth (I don’t agree…

  • A Few Thoughts About the Devil’s Agents Part A

    Definition (my definition, that is) B1 Someone knowingly or unknowingly doing the devil’s will. B2 Someone knowingly or unknowingly teaching the devil’s doctrine. B3 Someone knowingly or unknowingly representing the devil’s kingdom. Some Bible characters he has worked to destroy: B1 Job (Job 1-2) B2 King David (1 Chronicles 21:1) B3 Jonah B4 Peter…

  • A Few Thoughts On 1 John 3:19-20

    1 John 3:19-20 ESV By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; 20 for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything. B1 1 John was written for us to be assured in our salvation. 1 John 5:13…

  • A Few Thoughts on Romans 9

    Before finishing the next part in Romans, I wanted to study Romans 9 before consulting commentaries, theological articles, etc. in order to understand the primary meaning of the passage. I’m not finished, but I thought I would post this until I have time to study it more. Definitions B1 Foreknowledge C1 Secular dictionary: Knowledge…

  • Daily Devotions

    While I’m studying but not ready to post yet, I thought I’d share how I do my personal Bible devotions. This takes 3 years. In the morning, read from the morning column, and in the evening, read from the evening column. Weekends are a time for reflection of what you have read. Use the…

  • 1 Year Through the Bible Series—Romans Part D+15 Blessings given by the Holy Spirit

      B5 Teaching about sanctification 6:1-8:39 C1 Freedom from sin D1 In our sin nature, we are addicted to sin. It is the master, we are the slave. D2 A result of salvation is that we died with the Lord Jesus. He died, and we died with Him. He rose, and we will rise…

  • 1 Year Through the Bible Series—Romans Part C+23 Benefits of Salvation

      B4 Teaching about salvation 3:21-5:21 C1 Salvation D1 Not by following Mosaic law, which must a been a difficult thing for religious Jews. E1 Jesus made this clear: John 7:19 NLT Moses gave you the law, but none of you obeys it! In fact, you are trying to kill me.” E2 Romans 8:3…

  • 1 Year Through the Bible Series—Romans Part B

      3 Teaching about sin 1:18-3:20 C1 The remainder of chapter 1 deals with the downhill course of humanity. D1 All people know of God’s existence at some point in their life. D2 The downhill course begins with rejection and suppression of truth. E1 Truth is reality. E2 All know truth at some point,…

  • 1 Year Through the Bible Series—Romans Part A

    Notes B1 Basic outline C1 1:1-17 Introduction C2 1:18-3:20 Teaching about sin C3 3:21-5:21 Teaching about salvation C4 6:1-8:39 Teaching about sanctification C5 9:1-11:36 Teaching about Israel C6 12:1-16:27 Teaching about Christian lifestyle B2 Introduction 1:1-17 C1 Jesus Christ D1 His Gospel was promised from long ago in the Scriptures E1 Promised to Eve:…