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The Significance of John’s Gospel for Jewish Believers. An Overview.

Posted on 01/23/2025 by remso

The author reflects on John’s gospel, emphasizing the power of its introduction and its historical context. They discuss the significance of understanding scripture to counter false teachings like Replacement Theology, particularly John’s focus on addressing a Jewish audience of believers. Continue reading →

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Soul sleep and the transitional period. Where do we go when we die?

Posted on 06/10/2022 by remso

The motivation for writing, in this case, initiated with the study that I have been doing on the Revelation, where, at the moment, we are in chapters 21 and 22. Those chapters focus on a new heaven and a new … Continue reading →

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Fight the Good Fight of Faith. 1Timothy 6:11 -12.

Posted on 12/31/2020 by remso

Most translations entitle this next section “Fight the Good Fight of Faith.” But look at what the NASB translation says in 1 Timothy 6:11a. “But flee from these things, you man of God.” You would think that the editors would … Continue reading →

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The Hypocrisy of Liars, 1Timothy 4:1- 5.

Posted on 10/09/2020 by remso

We closed out 1 Timothy chapter three with words meant to establish us and fill our hearts with faith. These words also define who Jesus is and give us words of strength and trust to share with others. Why then, … Continue reading →

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So that you will know how to conduct yourselves. 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Posted on 09/29/2020 by remso

The Mystery of Godliness This is the caption that most translations use, but why, as it only seems to confuse most Christians. Is Godliness a mystery? Well, first, you have to answer the question, what is a mystery? Webster’s dictionary … Continue reading →

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Qualifications for a deacon. 1 Timothy 3:8-13.

Posted on 09/17/2020 by remso

Paul started this third section of his letter to Timothy discussing the qualifications for a Pastor; depending on the translation, you might see terminologies such as an overseer or a shepherd. I am surprised anyone qualifies, as we are all … Continue reading →