Category Archives: Holy spirit

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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A layman’s commentary on Matthew 24. No man knows the day or the hour. Matthew 24: 36.

Posted on 05/11/2024 by remso

Because many, like those who say King James only, will get literal and demand that the examples we use are exacting. Perhaps you need to be reminded that any English translation started as a lost Hebrew version, Septuagint Greek, and … Continue reading →

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Adam and the beginnings of sin. Genesis 1-3.

Posted on 04/14/2024 by remso

Let’s begin this study with what I consider “the beginning.” Genesis 1:1 says, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” This statement opens our look into Genesis, but there is a difficulty, and it is this: “The … Continue reading →

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And God saw the light. Genesis 1:1-4.

Posted on 01/04/2024 by remso

In my previous post, I had hoped to establish that all things were created perfectly from the moment Jesus first spoke all things into existence. I believe that the primary creation happened in verse one. “In the beginning God created the heavens … Continue reading →

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Questions and concerns about the antichrist. Part 1 of four.

Posted on 07/24/2023 by remso

I am taking a short break from our study in Matthew to address some questions and concerns once again. One of the major concerns is the number of people who are willing to tell us that we are looking for the … Continue reading →

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What, then, did dominion mean to Adam? Matthew 4:1-11.

Posted on 06/22/2023 by remso

Almost as if it was moments later, Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness. Illustration 1: The Wilderness of Zin, The Wooster Geologists. If I told you nothing else, could you picture what this place looks like … Continue reading →

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And behold, the heavens were open to Him. Matthew 3:16

Posted on 06/14/2023 by remso

When I ended my look into Matthew’s gospel, Jesus had come to John (who was baptizing in the Jordan) so that John would baptize Him. “But John tried to talk him out of it. “I am the one who needs … Continue reading →

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He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and in fire. Matthew 311-13.

Posted on 05/06/2023 by remso

I ask this question as I think about the thief on the cross. How many baptisms are we supposed to endure? That came off rather pessimistically and I have experienced far too much religious tradition, but it’s a rhetorical question anyway … Continue reading →

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Well then, come and see, and therefore the two disciples heard and followed. John 1:36-42.

Posted on 02/27/2023 by remso

Previously we learned that a primary function of John the baptizer’s mission served was to announce that Jesus was manifested to Israel. Did that happen? Yes, but from a human standpoint, many looked at the baptizer as a crazy man; … Continue reading →

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He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit. John 1:32-35.

Posted on 02/19/2023 by remso

Previously I told you about an unusual statement from John the baptizer. “I did not recognize Him, but so that He might be manifested to Israel, I came baptizing in water.” (John 1:31 NASB) If I focus on the first part … Continue reading →