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In our last dive into Romans, we saw that Abraham was justified because of his faith. Now he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the covenant God made with Abraham for the Jews. However, through faith, we … Continue reading
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Revelation 21:8, as for murderers, the immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and liars of all kinds.
Several years ago my mother, who is in heaven now, asked me if we were going to have to go through the tribulation. I said mom, Jesus told us that our lives would be filled with tribulations merely because we … Continue reading
Posted in armies, bible study, Deception, dragon, End times, false prophet, false teaching, Freedom from sin, Harlot, Jerusalem, Mercy, Our being caught up, Peace, Rule the nations, sin, the nations, Thoughts, Thoughts on scripture
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Against such, there is NO law. Galatians 5:22-23.
A Christian brother recently brought up the fruits of the Spirit; that day, the item that stuck in my mind, and has been there for weeks, was self-control. Self-control speaks to me about the multitude of times that I have … Continue reading
Posted in bible study, comfort, finisher, Galatians, grace, Mercy, overtaken, Thoughts on scripture
Tagged Apostle Paul, bible study, Comforter, faithfulness, fruit, Galatians, gentleness, God's word, goodness, guide, Helper, Holy spirit, joy, kindness, law, lead, lives, love, patience, Peace, produces, Scripture, self-control, Spirit of Truth
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Those who are under the yoke of slavery – 1 Timothy 6: 1
We have moved into 1 Timothy chapter six. I thought we would never get here. I have got to tell you that this opening line leaves me with the feeling that we have lost the context, and I will show … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Timothy, Apostle Paul, bible study, disciplined, grace, hypocrisy, Law of liberty, Mercy, Peace, spiritual gifts, Thoughts on scripture
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The prayer of faith. James 5:13-20.
We ended our last look at James with James 5:11. “We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord’s dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion … Continue reading
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Do not complain, brethren, against one another. James 5:9-12.
When we ended our last study on James, we covered James 1-8. Let’s look at verses 7 and 8 quickly before we move on. Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious … Continue reading
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A warning against worldliness. James 4:1-13.
We ended James chapter three with an admonition to walk in wisdom instead of letting our tongues destroy us, and those around us. This wisdom, as James states, is from above and looks like this when it shows up: it … Continue reading
Posted in bible study, forgive, James, Jews, judgment, Mercy, mercy, prejudice, restore, Thoughts, Thoughts on scripture
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A Standard Jewish perception? James 2:1-13.
Now we are looking at James chapter two. Here is a standard read of James 2:1. James 2:1 NASB My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. You should … Continue reading
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A voice in the wilderness 