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Brief notes on my rendering of 2 Peter 1:1-11 2 Peter 2 Peter Chapter 1 Salutation 1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received the same precious faith with us through the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ. [Simon Peter, using the name the Lord…
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With flattery he will corrupt those who violate the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resist him. Daniel 11:32 BSB The passage here is speaking of Antiochus Epiphanes. He was very wicked. He suppressed Jewish religion, persecuted the Jews, and committed sacrilege against their Temple. Daniel 11:31 BSB His forces…
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Romans 12:1-2 WEL I implore you, brothers, by the compassions of God, that you present yourselves as a holy, living sacrifice [which is] acceptable to God [and is] your rational service [to Him]. 2 Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind so that you may…
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E19 Wrath F1 The Hebrew word for wrath is אַף ʼaph. It means nostril in a plain sense of heavy breathing to exceptionally angry in an applied sense. F2 The Greek word for wrath is ὀργή orgḗ. It means: Wrath (3709) (orge from orgaô = to teem, to swell) conveys the picture of a…
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E17 Slow to Anger F1 He does get angry, and it is for a reason. Mark 3:5 NIV He looked around at them in anger and, deeply distressed at their stubborn hearts, said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was completely restored. G1 God is slow…
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John Rosemond 18 Jun 21 FB [This is from Facebook. His site is https://www.rosemond.com/ ] A father’s role is crucial to his child’s success in a number of ways. Studies have shown that preschoolers, both male and female, whose fathers are actively involved in their upbringing tend to be more outgoing, adaptable, and accepting of challenge.…
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E10 Kind F1 Definition G1 The Hebrew word is חֶסֶד cheçed. It means goodness, kindness, faithfulness. This is the way He is. He does not deviate from it. All God’s doings and decisions are based on love and wisdom. G2 The Greek word is χρηστότης chrēstótēs. It means moral goodness and kindness. F2 Bible…
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Psalm 20:1-5 Most agree that this Psalm is the congregation praying for King David who was going to war. The congregation prays for his success, which can only happen if God strengthens David. The king then prays (Psalm 20:6-10) being assured of God’s help. We can learn: B1 To pray for our national leaders.…
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A Question about Loss I want to answer a question. (Source) Here is what a father asked concerning his child: He’s very angry with God and his issues seem to be summed up in the problem of evil. He acknowledges God is, but “I don’t want to worship him when he messed up my…
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Please read this letter. It is from one suffering woman to another. Abuse of any form is evil. These evil abusers are agents of satan to destroy their spouse’s faith and the faith of the children. May God continue to help the abused, give them wisdom, give them people to listen and believe them,…