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On the subject of vengeance.
Several weeks ago the Monday morning study leader announced that the following week we would be starting a study on vengeance. To show that the carnal side of me still exists, I wrote this on my notepad, Coming up next … Continue reading
Posted in Apostle Paul, bible study, false teaching, Freedom from sin, God's character, Hearing God, judgment, Law of liberty, Peace, Things I have never noticed before, Thoughts, Thoughts on scripture, Vengeance
Tagged Bible, Christianity, control, false teaching, Forgiveness, God's word, grace, Jesus, judgment, Mercy, New Testament, revenge, study, the law, Vengeance
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But before faith came. Galatians 3:23
Sorry, if this trip through Galatians is becoming tedious, but imagine that moment when a new reader drops in and has no idea of what we are talking. It happens. We are working our way through Paul’s letter to the … Continue reading
Posted in Apostle Paul, bible study, Freedom from sin, Galatians, gentiles, grace, Hearing God, Hope, In Christ, Jews, Mercy, Thoughts, Thoughts on scripture
Tagged Apostle Paul, Belief, Christ, Faith, Galatians 3, God, Holy spirit, hope, Jesus, Scripture, under the law
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Can I apply the principles learned here, even if I am not a Jew. Galatians 3:22
Sometimes, like today, I am battling with insecurities and wondering why I think anyone needs another commentary. But maybe, you’re just like me and find yourself overwhelmed by the high theology of some; the convoluted approach of others, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Apostle Paul, bible study, Galatians, gentiles, grace, Jews, Mercy, The supremacy of Christ, The Word was God
Tagged Apostle Paul, Belief, Bible, Christ, commands, Faith, Galatians 3, God, legal observance, Messiah, righteousness, Scripture, the law, The Tanakh
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With the concept of a mediator in place, we continue. Galatians 3:20-21
When we last saw our hero Paul – I am just kidding because it has been weeks since I stepped away from my commentary on Galatians. Like most of Paul’s letters, this letter to the followers in Galatia is an … Continue reading
Jesus had authority attributed to him; why?
Recently, in our Men’s Bible Study, the group leader announced, we are still talking about Jesus Christ, the Anointed One. Since we are talking about Jesus, then what are His major attributes? Wow, for a brief moment I was overwhelmed … Continue reading
Posted in Apostle Paul, bible study, false teaching, Freedom from sin, God's character, Jews, Matthew's gospel, parables, The supremacy of Christ, The Word was God, Thoughts
Tagged Belief, Bible, Christ, Faith, God, God's word, Gospel of Matthew, hope, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jews, Scripture
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This opening line is one that gives me grief. Galatians 3:1-3
In many of my posts I show you a bit of me; in other words, I make it personal, and then hopefully applicable. I am going to try to integrate myself into this one as well, but I am going … Continue reading
Posted in Apostle Paul, bible study, Cult teachings, false teaching, Freedom from sin, Galatians, gentiles, God's character, grace, Hope, hypocrisy, In Christ, Jews, Mercy, Prophetic, Thoughts
Tagged believers, bondage, church, false teaching, followers of Christ, freedom, Galatians 3, God's word, Holy spirit, Jesus Christ, Jews, Scripture, study
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Why would a shy introvert have such a craving to teach?
Not that long ago I got set up for a trap by my pastor. I was taken to lunch under the premise of talking about a study I was to lead, but, his plan had everything to do with challenging … Continue reading
Posted in antichrist, Apostasy, Apostle Paul, bible study, Cult teachings, Deception, End times, false teaching, Galatians, God's character, grace, Hearing God, hypocrisy, In Christ, judgment, Mercy, Prophetic, Revelation, The supremacy of Christ, The Word was God, Thoughts, Thoughts on scripture
Tagged Belief, Bible, deception, doctrine, God's word, Holy spirit, hope, Islam, Jesus Christ, Joel Richardson, last days, Mercy, prophecy, Revelation, Satan, Scripture, teaching, the beast, The Islamic Antichrist
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I have made my understanding and beliefs known to many. Is God just mean?
Many years ago my life took a nasty turn, and I lost everything precious to me. It has taken years to recover from that chain of events, and yet, I have never fully recovered. You might think that something like … Continue reading
Posted in Apostle Paul, bible study, End times, false teaching, Freedom from sin, God's character, In Christ, Jews, judgment, Matthew's gospel, Our being caught up, parables, Prophetic, Thoughts, Thoughts on scripture
Tagged Belief, Bible, deception, end times, Faith, future, God, God's word, grace, Great White Throne, Hell, hope, Jesus, Jews, judgment, Mercy, Revelation, Scripture
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Is the Great White Throne only a death sentence?
My father recently went to the hospital for brain surgery; fortunately, it was successful, and he will regain, in time, motor skills that the tumor had taken from him. We went to visit him after the surgery while he was … Continue reading
Posted in Apostle Paul, bible study, Daniel, End times, false teaching, gentiles, God's character, grace, Jews, judgment, Matthew's gospel, Millennium, Revelation, Thoughts on scripture
Tagged Belief, Bible, Christ, convictions, false teaching, Hell, Jesus Christ, Jews, judgment, last days, rapture, Revelation, Scripture
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It’s not because we followed the law. Galatians 2:16-19
Yes, I am aware, I already covered 2 Galatians 2:16, but there is always that one last thing, and I am trying to keep the posts relatively short. Read this verse from one of the standards like the NIV, and … Continue reading
Posted in Apostle Paul, bible study, Galatians, gentiles, Jews, Thoughts on scripture
Tagged Apostle Paul, Bible, Faith, Galatians 2, God's word, Holy spirit, Jesus Christ, Jews, justification, Scripture, sinners, the law, transgressor, works
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