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Some of us have thought or are thinking they have committed the unpardonable sin. Here is my translation and thoughts. Jesus Teaches Against False Accusations Mark 3 21 Having heard [this], his friends went out to grab him, for they said, “He is insane.” 22 The Scribes who came from Jerusalem said, “He has…
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Thinking about truth for 2022, I jotted down a few thoughts for my study. There are, according to neo-classical thought, three basic philosophies of truth. The neo-classical theories of truth (Source) The correspondence theory—The basic idea of the correspondence theory is that what we believe or say is true if it corresponds to the…
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What is eating his flesh and drinking his blood mean? A somewhat difficult passage that has caused many questions and misunderstandings. These are my annotated notes, translation, and my understanding of this passage. It is about 5 pages long. Jesus Is the Bread of Life 25 When they found Jesus on the other side…
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Annotated notes on my translation of 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Apostolic Counsel—Freedom in Ministry 19 For even though I am free from all, yet I have made myself a servant to all, so that I may win even more. [He serves others. MacLaren (Expositions of Holy Scripture) notes: The great principle incumbent on all Christians,…
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E16 Righteous F1 The Lord Jesus states: John 17:25 NLT O righteous Father, the world doesn’t know you, but I do; and these disciples know you sent me. F2 Definitions G1 G1 Righteousness is perfection of living God’s way in thoughts, desires, words, and deeds. G2 In Hebrew means just, lawful, and righteous. See Genesis 7:1,…
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Psalm 20:1-5 Most agree that this Psalm is the congregation praying for King David who was going to war. The congregation prays for his success, which can only happen if God strengthens David. The king then prays (Psalm 20:6-10) being assured of God’s help. We can learn: B1 To pray for our national leaders.…
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Consider some of the greatest issues for young adults according to surveys. B1 First list (Most common problems) C1 Acceptance C2 Stress C3 Depression and anxiety C4 Self-harm C5 Bullying C6 Desensitization C7 Sex C8 Disrespect C9 Trust C10 Motivation B2 Second list (Most feared) C1 Peer pressure/not fitting in C2 Sex C3 Failure…
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A Question about Loss I want to answer a question. (Source) Here is what a father asked concerning his child: He’s very angry with God and his issues seem to be summed up in the problem of evil. He acknowledges God is, but “I don’t want to worship him when he messed up my…
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Why are you a Christian? Perhaps, you are considering it. Perhaps, you are reasonable. – We need to be a little skeptical in life. – There is a place for wondering if Christianity is reasonable faith. – There is the Gospel. There is the imitating of salvation by the Holy Spirit, for no human…
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Specially, I’m addressing the concept of eternal death, and how it is described in the Bible. An example is Daniel 12:2 NRSV Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. Why doesn’t God state everlasting life and everlasting…