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Answering Critics Series: The Bible & Slavery The Bible and Slavery Why Slavery Is Wrong A1 Ephesians 6:5-8 B1 Ephesians 6:5-8 NKJV Bond servants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ; (6) not with eye service, as men-pleasers,…
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Answering Critics Series: The Bible & Women The Bible and Women Answering Critics Series A1 The problem B1 Some quotes from “Christians” C1 Even as the church must fear Christ Jesus, so must the wives also fear their husbands. And this inward fear must be shewed by an outward meekness and lowliness in her…
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Purpose for Living Why Are We Here? Introduction Consider this insight from Ben Shapiro: In other words, people need meaning and purpose in life. Our focus on materialism from both the political right and left — on income inequality and intersectional victimhood from the left, and on tribal affinity and economic deregulation from the…
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The word help, helpmate, helpmeet, is often misunderstood. What does it mean? The Hebrew Word Blue Letter Bible Lexicon :: Strong’s H5828 – `ezer עֵזֶר Transliteration `ezer Pronunciation ā’·zer (Key) Part of Speech masculine noun Root Word (Etymology) From עָזַר (H5826) Dictionary Aids TWOT Reference: 1598a KJV Translation Count — Total: 21x The KJV translates Strong’s H5828 in the…
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Know Them by Their Fruits Questions: What does the phrase “…know them by their fruits” mean? Answer: This statement comes from Matthew 7:16 and 20. The Lord Jesus is speaking about false prophets. How can we know they are false prophets? It is by their fruits. These would be by their prophecies (Deuteronomy 18:20-22…
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Types of Forgiveness Ever wonder about forgiveness? If we forgive someone, does that mean God forgives them, too? Barbara Roberts, a writer at the web site A Cry for Justice has written such an article to answer this question. It is an informative read. Would it be an act of unforgiveness to decide not…
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I am including a link to a downloadable document outlining my answers to ordination questions. The questions are from a Christian Missionary and Alliance site and reflect their beliefs. Since I am a Free Will Baptist, there are some questions I did not answer. I am not ordained. I wanted to answer the questions…
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Is Christianity a less intelligent worldview than atheism? Why or why not? A1 Problem (according to the atheist) B1 Atheism is based on reason and logic. B2 Christianity is based on blind faith in imaginary beings. B3 Many modern day scholars have questioned the reliability of the Gospels and the real intentions of Jesus…
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What does “filled with the Spirit” mean? A1 Scripture B1 for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He must never drink wine or strong drink; even before his birth he will be filled with the Holy Spirit.(Luke 1:15 NRSV) B2 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth…