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Hebrews 13 finishes with a benediction for the readers, an apology for having such a long letter and thanks them for their patience, some news about Timothy, and the final words. My translation and notes of Hebrews 13:20-25. 20 Now may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that…
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More miscellaneous rules for Christians to live by. Rules regarding doing good, sharing, attitude towards Christian leadership, prayer, and the writer’s personal appeal for prayer. My translation and notes on Hebrews 13:16-19. 16 Do not forget to do good and share, because with such sacrifices God is well pleased. 17 Be persuadable by those…
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The writer covers believers’ response towards leaders, the immutability of Jesus Christ, a warning to be aware and avoid false teachers and their teaching, the ministry of the Lord Jesus as the Passover Lamb, the believer’s city, and one of the Christian’s sacrifices we are to offer. My translation and notes on Hebrews 13:7-15…
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The last chapter of Hebrews has many rules for living a Christian life. Here are verses 1-6 My translation and notes on Hebrews 13:1-6 1 Let brotherly love continue. [This love already existed; the writer reminded all readers to continue. The Greek word for ‘brotherly love’ is φιλαδελφία philadelphía (G5360). It means to love…
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We can learn from the life experiences of our brothers and sisters in Christ. The Lord Jesus’s message to the believers in Sardis will help us to align our thoughts, desires, words, and deeds to what is pleasing in God’s sight. My translation and notes on Revelation 3:1-6 1 “To the messenger of the…
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Is the any accountability for our actions? Too many live their life as if there is no accountability. William Barclay gives a little information concerning this from his notes on 1 Corinthians 15: Thucydides (2: 53) tells how, when the mortal plague came to Athens, people committed every shameful crime and eagerly snatched at…
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Even though 3 John is short, it has many things to teach us, church workers, and any Christian. These are not suggestions, they are part of God’s kingdom life that we must learn now as much as possible. These are my translation and notes. Introduction Outline Salutation Chapter 1:1-4 Providing For Traveling Evangelists Chapter…
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What is termed the Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6:9-13) shows us some specific areas for our prayers. The parallel passage is Luke 11:2-4. This is my translation and notes. The important part is to pray. Matthew 6:9-15 9 “So then pray like this, ‘Our Father who is in heaven, yours name is very holy. [There…
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A few words of wisdom from Dr. Stephen R Cook on close associates and friends. Close relationships should be developed over time, only as we get to know others, hearing their words and watching their ways, and feeling confident they are among the faithful righteous. Some of the characteristics of a righteous person include: A…
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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…