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John 14:15 ESV If you love me, you will keep my commandments. Judas has left Jesus and his fellow apostles. He has joined with satan and turned against the Lord Jesus. Jesus brings His farewell message to His followers. This is recorded in John 13:31-John 16:33. In John 13:31-16:33, the Lord Jesus uses the…
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Submit and obey definitions B1 Submit C1 English D1 to accept that someone has defeated you or has power over you submit to (Source) D2 Accept or yield to a superior force or to the authority or will of another person (Source) C2 Greek D1 The Greek word is ὑποτάσσω hypotássō. D2 There is…
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B1 What does this mean? C1 Paul’s Personal Greetings D1 Phoebe, a deaconess E1 I wrote an article about this: A Few Thoughts About Deaconesses E2 Robertson’s Word Pictures comment on Romans 16:1: Who is a servant of the church (ousan diakonon tēs ekklēsias). The etymology of diakonos we have had repeatedly. The only…
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B1 What does this mean? C1 Helping Our Weaker Christian Brother and Sister D1 We must always be considerate and aware of others. Everyone is offensive in some way, but this is referring to an attitude of doing or saying something that is not necessary. We must also take a stand of respect for…
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These are satan’s Agents. They may be pastors, spouses, or others. It may not be their goal but that is the effect of their “counsel,” actions, thoughts, etc. Their actions have the effect of causing too many believers to deny Christ. I’m thinking of in particular those who are considered “exceptionable” Christians. Articles: B1…
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Link to Part A B5 Loss of creation C1 Since the Bible interpretation method is changed, the interpretation of Genesis especially the first 9 chapters are also changed. C2 Often times science becomes the highest wisdom and authority replacing God and His words. C3 If we can’t believe what God inspires in the first…
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The steps into apostasy B1 Loss of first love B2 Loss of prayer and fellowship with God B3 Loss of truth B4 Loss of correct interpretation B5 Loss of creation B6 Loss of doctrine. B7 Loss of what’s authority B8 Loss of Christian witness B9 Loss of Christian worldview B10 Loss of Christian lifestyle…
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B2 Proverbs 2:12-22 C1 The wisdom that comes from God will do 3 things: D1 Save from evil people D2 Save from evil man/woman D3 Save from God’s judgment and being cut off from the land of the living C2 Save from evil people D1 The Hebrew word for save is נָצַל nâtsa. It…
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B1 Proverbs 2:1-11 C1 Note the conditions needed for the result D1 Depending on how you understand the verses there several of conditions to be meet before there is a result. These are (listed by verb). In summary, we must be willing to listen, pay attention closely, ask diligently, and strongly desire and use…
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Romans 1:18 NRSV For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and wickedness of those who by their wickedness suppress the truth. Words B1 Truth C1 The Greek word is ἀλήθεια alḗtheia. It means reality, the actual state of affairs. Things and happenings that are not concealed (Strong G227). C2…