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A Few Thoughts about Steps into Apostasy Part A
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…
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Devotions on Proverbs: Proverbs 2:12-22
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…
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Devotions on Proverbs: Proverbs 2:1-11
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…
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A Few Thoughts About Suppressing the Truth Version 1
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…
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A Few Thoughts About Matthew 18
Matthew 18 has been a difficult passage for interpreters. So, I give my few thoughts on this chapter. The Lord Jesus is speaking to Jews. These Jews are disciples. Matthew 18:1a NIV At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked… He is teaching them some of the principles,…
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Devotions on Proverbs: Proverbs 1:20-33
B3 Proverbs 1:20-33 B3 Proverbs 1:20-33 C1 Wisdom is personified pleading for those without wisdom to come and learn wisdom. C2 Being wise in not automatically known. C3 Parts D1 Announcement and invitation in Proverbs 1:20-21. D2 Her message in Proverbs 1:22-33 E1 People naturally love being simple. Proverbs 1:22…
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A Few Thoughts About Moderation
Defined: the avoidance of excesses or extremes, esp. in behavior. (Source) Ecclesiastes 7:16-18 MKJV Do not be righteous overmuch, neither make yourself overwise; why destroy yourself? 17 Do not be very wicked, and do not be a fool; why should you die before your time? 18 It is good that…
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Devotions on Proverbs Read Proverbs 1:8-19
B3 Proverbs 1:8-19 C1 Here we read the general principle to avoid sin, to avoid seduction of sin by friends, pastors, leaders, politicians, family, etc. C2 Choices have consequences. C3 The foundation of seduction is a lie and sinful desire. C4 The hook of seduction is something sounds too good…
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