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Micah 6:8 WEBA He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah was a prophet at the same time as Isaiah. Hezekiah was king. His prophecies where for the southern kingdom of Judah…
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Some questions answered about Jesus and His crucifixion. Why wasn’t Jesus stoned to death as Torah demanded? Why did Jesus pray for their forgiveness? My translation and notes on Luke 23:33-34 33 When they had come to the place which is called Calvary, they crucified him and the criminals, one on the right hand…
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A few words of wisdom from Dr. Stephen R Cook on close associates and friends. Close relationships should be developed over time, only as we get to know others, hearing their words and watching their ways, and feeling confident they are among the faithful righteous. Some of the characteristics of a righteous person include: A…
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The Christian Life—Continued 21 If youp learned Him and been taught by Him, then, as the truth is in Jesus, 22 Get rid of the former lifestyle, the old nature, which is rotten from deceitful lusts, 23 Instead, be renewed in the spirit of yourp mind. [Believers, upon faith in Christ, have a newly…
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Why would Jesus allow Peter to suffer by denying His Lord and Messiah Jesus? Here are a few notes along with my translation. Luke 22:31-32 Then the Lord said, “Simon, Simon, look, Satan has demanded youp, so that he may sift youp as wheat, 32 But I have prayed for yous, so that yours…
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Why did Israel not believe? Paul answers this question. They did not have faith. This is a continuation of Romans chapter 9. Israel Did Not Believe Romans 9:30-33 30 What will we say then? [We will say] that the Gentiles who didn’t pursue [God’s standard of] righteousness have obtained righteousness, even the righteousness that…
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There needs to be a change from before we believe in Christ for salvation and after. Our thinking, our desires, our character traits are different. Paul tells us what we should not be like, because these traits are the traits of unbelievers. Ephesians 4:17-20 17 Therefore, I speak this and bear witness in the…
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B1 Temptation C1 The Greek word for temptation is πειρασμός peirasmós (G3986). It means, depending on context, a test, a testing. In a good sense, this testing would be God allowing us to see our weaknesses and strengths. D1 Example of good E1 John 6:6 He said this to test him, because he knew…
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I’m not writing about physical, financial growth, government growth, but spiritual growth in the principles of a kingdom’s worldview and lifestyle. I am writing growth in the Christian viewpoint. I am writing a simplistic explanation. We can and will have growth in the things of God’s Kingdom or the things of the world. Definitions…
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A rather long section concerning Israel, Pharaoh, and choices of God. Why does God choose one over another? Why did God choose Israel? Did God really hate Easu? Does God only call Jews or are Gentiles included in God’s salvation? Notes on Romans 9:1-5 Romans 9:6-29 My translation and notes. God’s Plan To Choose…