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A Few Thoughts about Thanksgiving in 2020
In the midst of COVID-19 and the “reset” (PM Justin Trudeau), how do Christians respond? 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NET in everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. How can anyone give thanks in everything? We have a Messiah. We have a hope. We have…
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A Few Thoughts about Provoking God
Genesis 15:16 BSB In the fourth generation your descendants will return here, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete. Background B1 Amorites: C1 Their ancestor was one of the sons of Canaan (Genesis 10:15-16). C2 Their country consisted of Syria and Israel (Deuteronomy 1:7 and Deuteronomy 1:19-20).…
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A Few Thoughts about John 14:15
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…
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Submit and Obey? A Few Thoughts about Marriage Issues
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…
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Devotional Notes Romans 16
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…
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Devotional Notes Romans 15
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…
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A Few Thoughts about satan’s Agents
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…
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A Few Thoughts about Steps into Apostasy Part B
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…
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