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The Christian Life—Continued 21 If youp learned Him and been taught by Him, then, as the truth is in Jesus, 22 Get rid of the former lifestyle, the old nature, which is rotten from deceitful lusts, 23 Instead, be renewed in the spirit of yourp mind. [Believers, upon faith in Christ, have a newly…
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I’m not writing about physical, financial growth, government growth, but spiritual growth in the principles of a kingdom’s worldview and lifestyle. I am writing growth in the Christian viewpoint. I am writing a simplistic explanation. We can and will have growth in the things of God’s Kingdom or the things of the world. Definitions…
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Brief notes on my translation of 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Apostolic Counsel—Sexual Immorality 12 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not beneficial. All things may be lawful for me, but I will not be under the control of any. 13 Foods are for the stomach and the stomach for food, but…
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Brief notes on my translation of Galatians 6:1-5 Help Each Other’s Burdens 1 Brothers, if someone has been blindsided by a certain wrongdoing, then youp who are spiritual restore this one with an attitude of meekness. Consider yourselfs, lest yous also be tempted. [This chapter continues with the rules of Christianity. These rules are…
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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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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 Lord Jesus uses the…
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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 hypotássō. D2 There is…
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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 had repeatedly. The only…
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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 stand of respect for…
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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, worldview, and lifestyle of…