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God and the Remnant of Israel
Devotional Notes Romans 11 B1 What does this mean? C1 God Knows the Remnant of Israel D1 Someone might now say that no Jew can be saved. But this is false because Paul is a Jew and is saved. D2 God foreknows. Is this decreed? Or, does God have the…
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A Few Thoughts About Fellowship
Depression B1 According to an article written in April 2020, we find C1 Defined: “Namely, depression, commonly referred to as “major depressive disorder,” is a medical illness that actively affects the way people feel, behave, and think. Depression is known for causing numerous feelings of sadness, hopelessness, a loss of…
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A Few Thoughts About Being Compliant
[All emphasis below is mine] Compliance B1 Definitions C1 Willing to comply; submissive; willing to do what someone wants. (Source) C2 Psychological definition: Compliance Definition: Compliance refers to an overt, public action performed in accordance with a request from an external source. The request can be from another person(s) or…
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Righteousness by the Law and by Faith Contrasted
Devotional Notes Romans 10 B1 What does this mean? C1 Righteousness by the Law and by Faith Contrasted D1 Paul mentions that it is his heart’s desire for all Israel to be saved. This desire is the highest possible desire. It is also God’s heart desire. Luke 19:10 GNB The Son…
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A Few Thoughts About How Enemies Destroy Christians
Basics B1 There are things in Scripture that we must not do, or we must do. B2 There are principles in Scripture that we show us what is not God’s best or what is God’s best. B3 There are examples in Scriptures that show us actions not blessed by God…
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Good Deeds and Hidden Sins
1 Timothy 5:24-25 B7 God does notice our actions C1 Sinful actions D1 God knows the heart, the motive, the attitude, as well as the action/deed. D2 People do not always know all these things. Some are obvious; some are hidden. E1 Obvious F1 A public crime. F2 Known, recorded,…
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Romans 9 Free Will and Choice
Devotional Notes Romans 9 B1 What does this mean? C1 Paul’s Desire for All Israel To Be Saved D1 Paul’s desire for Israel to believe in Messiah is very deep. Compare Moses’ attitude: Exodus 32:32-33 NRSV But now, if you will only forgive their sin—but if not, blot me out of…
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The Christian and Alcohol
1 Timothy 5:23 B6 About wine C1 God is against anything that lessens our judgment. C2 For health some take medicine which may have a side effect that clouds judgment. We understand this, so does God. C3 For Timothy’s health was recommended for his health. D1 The Greek word for…
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