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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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Paul had only preached the Good News and ministered to the Thessalonians for a few weeks before he had to flee (Acts 17:1-10). Later, the believers had some questions either to clarify or as a reminder of what Paul taught them. This is part of the greeting to his (and our) fellow believers. My…
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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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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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Brief notes on my translation of Romans 12:1. Do Not Conform To the World’s Ways 1 I implore youp, brothers, by the compassions of God, that youp present yourselvesp as a holy, living sacrifice [which is] acceptable to God [and is] yourp rational service [to Him]. [We are not to sacrifice fleshly things as…
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Jesus has not forgotten us. This is most important because real Christianity has a Savior who is the greatest counselor, physician, leader, friend, etc. The promises given to Christians have a greater meaning to me. I’m weaker than I think; it has been a time of humbling and seeing that I can’t be as…
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Introduction B1 Summary B2 Overview of the Old Testament – Psalms By Arend Remmers B3 Note on outlines (from Bible Analyzer outline module) These outlines are derived from the chapter headings of the 1611 edition of the King James Bible. They have been updated to modern spelling and some entries have a slightly modified…
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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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9 Also, for this reason, since we heard, we do not stop praying for you and asking that you might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding, 10 So that you may live for the Lord in a worthy manner pleasing in every way, being fruitful in…
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1 Timothy 6:11-16 B4 Live the Christian life consistently C1 Verse 11 D1 We are to run away from evil things. D2 We are to seek and cultivate righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and meekness. E1 The Greek word diligently follow/pursue is διώκω diṓkō. It means to run after and by application depending…