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Proverbs 15:1 NIV A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Tone of voice: we can understand what is being said by the words, the tone, and the speed. The same words can be said a number of different ways of expressing our thoughts as anger, a question, love,…
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I heard an online sermon the other day where it was stated, “If you worry, it means you are not trusting God. It means you are proud…” Is worry pride? Is worrying being prideful? Definitions: B1 Pride: C1 Definition 1 (Source) D1 Definition of worry (Entry 2 of 2) 1a: mental distress or agitation…
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B7 Teaching about Christian lifestyle 12:1-16:27 C1 Chapter 12 D1 Romans 12 begins with an appeal for us to give our life in thoughts, desires, words, and deeds under Jesus’s rules and lifestyle for us. Most of this chapter and the following give us these rules. E1 Romans 12:1 PickNT Now then, brothers, I…
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Definition (my definition, that is) B1 Someone knowingly or unknowingly doing the devil’s will. B2 Someone knowingly or unknowingly teaching the devil’s doctrine. B3 Someone knowingly or unknowingly representing the devil’s kingdom. Some Bible characters he has worked to destroy: B1 Job (Job 1-2) B2 King David (1 Chronicles 21:1) B3 Jonah B4 Peter…
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While I’m studying but not ready to post yet, I thought I’d share how I do my personal Bible devotions. This takes 3 years. In the morning, read from the morning column, and in the evening, read from the evening column. Weekends are a time for reflection of what you have read. Use the…
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B5 Teaching about sanctification 6:1-8:39 C1 Freedom from sin D1 In our sin nature, we are addicted to sin. It is the master, we are the slave. D2 A result of salvation is that we died with the Lord Jesus. He died, and we died with Him. He rose, and we will rise…
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This comment was received on Love Honor Vacuum: I’m sorry to be so blunt, but no woman in the world is worth the aggravation you guys described. It seems to me that, before marriage, women are usually “hot to trot,” but once they get control of your life and (mostly) your wallet, they turn…
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For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by stringed instruments. Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer. How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you make groundless…
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I have often stated that the rules in the New Testament have been given by Jesus directly or through the early church Apostles and prophets. Relearn God’s will for many situations by B1 What we must do B2 What we must NOT do B3 Principles on what we we must do B4 Principles on…
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Faith B1 Defined C1 I define faith as believing God. C2 Bible verses D1 Jonah 3:5 CSB Then the people of Nineveh believed God. They proclaimed a fast and dressed in sackcloth—from the greatest of them to the least. D2 Romans 4:3 CSB For what does the Scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it…