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1 Timothy 2:1-7
Guidance for church worship regarding prayer. Also addressed is Jesus is the perfect mediator, the only mediator between humans and God. 1 Timothy Chapter 2 Encourage prayer for Others 1 Therefore, first of all, I strongly urge that entreaties, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, [Paul lists…
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Luke 4:1-13
We learn many things about Jesus, satan, and temptation in this passage. My translation and notes on Luke 4:1-13 Luke Chapter 4 Jesus is Tempted by the Devil (Matthew 4:1–11 and Mark 1:12-13) 1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, was led by the Spirit into…
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1 Timothy 1:12-20
Paul continues in his instructions to pastor Timothy and to all pastors. These instructions are the standard. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is beneficial for doctrine, convincing, correction, and for instruction in righteousness, 17 So that God’s people may be complete, fully equipped for all good works. See…
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1 Timothy 1:1-11
Paul, writing to his young assistance in Ephesus, urges pastor Timothy to oppose false teachers who teach false doctrine, worldview, and lifestyle. There is only one standard of Christianity, and it is the New Testament. It is not to be added to or taken from, redefined, twisted by interpretation, or…
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Hebrews 13:20-25
The Hebrews writer finishes his letter to his Jewish fellow believers with this blessing and a few brief notes. My translation and notes on Hebrews 13:20-25 Blessing and Prayer 20 Now may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the…
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Hebrews 13:1-19
The writer starts his conclusion with some rules which are in the Law of Christ (Galatians 6:2). He also has some requests. My translation and notes of Hebrews 13:1-19 Hebrews Chapter 13 Various Rules and Requests 1 Let brotherly love continue. [This love already existed; the writer reminded all readers…
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Hebrews 12:25-29
The Hebrews writer having reviewed the superiority of Jesus over everything gives a warning to those who refuse to believe. He gives some examples of those who refused God’s message. Jesus is greater than Moses, Aaron, angels, anything, or anyone (Hebrews 3:5-6). Judgment day is coming. We must remain steadfast in faith.…
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Hebrews 12:18-24
Contrasting the Mountain of Fear–Sinai with the Mountain of Joy–New Jerusalem The differences between them and the desirability of the heavenly My translation and notes on Hebrews 12:18-24 We Do Not Come to the Mountain of Fear 18 For youp have not come to a physical mountain with its burning…
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