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Constable chapter summary: “This chapter broadens the Christian’s sphere of responsibility by extending it to include the civil government under which he or she lives. Romans 13 is the premier New Testament passage that explains the believer’s civil responsibilities. Paul expounded what it means to render unto Caesar what belongs to him (Mat 22:21).…
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Romans 12:9-13 (WEL) Love must be genuine. Hate what is evil. Stick tightly to what is good. 10 Have mutual goodwill for one another with brotherly love, in honor showing preference to one another. 11 Don’t be slothful in zeal; be zealous in spirit; be serving the Lord. 12 Be rejoicing in hope, be…
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What is God’s Style of Leadership? Two basic styles: 1) total control and 2) delegator. One would be the hunter/master and the latter the shepherd. Examples: Nimrod and Jesus Nimrod: Josephus writes: “He (Nimrod) also said he would be revenged on God, if he should have a mind to drown the world again; for…
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Marriage and Divorce (Matt. 19:1–9 ) (Mark 10:1-12 NKJV) (1) Then He arose from there and came to the region of Judea by the other side of the Jordan. And multitudes gathered to Him again, and as He was accustomed, He taught them again. (2) The Pharisees came and asked Him, “Is it lawful for…
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Jesus Warns of Offenses (Matt. 18:6–9; Luke 17:1, 2 ) (Mark 9:42-48 NKJV) “But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea. (43) “If your hand causes you to…
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Jude 1:20-23 (BSB) But you, beloved, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God as you await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life. 22 And indeed, have mercy on those who doubt; 23…
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2 John 1:7-13 (NKJV) For many deceivers have gone out into the world who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. 8 Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things we worked for, but that we may receive a full reward. 9…
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1 John 4:7-11 (NKJV) Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9 In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has…
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1 John 3:16-23 (NKJV) By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 17 But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of…
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1 John 2:15-17 (NKJV) Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the…