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But exclude the courtyard outside the temple _ a layman’s commentary. John 2:18-25
While being announced by the Father is great, no one understood by Jesus. John 2: 13-22.
It started out as the Lord’s passover. A layman’s commentary on John chapter two, verses 11-13.
No doubt, He is coming to judge and make war, but this is NOT the final judgment. Revelation 20:4.
A rebuttal to a post I made several years ago. Revelation 13:7
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Does the law = sin. Romans 7:7-25
So when Paul says I would not have come to know sin except through the Law, perhaps he is saying, having been taught that there was a law as a young child, I came to understand that going outside the parameters of the Law, was to miss the mark (sin.) Continue reading
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Released from the law, a fascinating thought. Romans 7:1-4.
The NASB entitles chapter seven: Released from the Law The translators opted to put the Bible into chapters; I suppose for the sake of clarity. The reality is, as most of you know, that Paul wrote this letter to the … Continue reading
Posted in Adam, angels, apologetics, Apostle Paul, bible study, disciplined, Faith, forgive, gentiles, God's character, grace, Hope, In Christ, Jesus, Jews, Mercy, Our being caught up, redemption, restore, righteous, Romans, Sin, strongholds, Thoughts, Thoughts on scripture, understanding, unrighteousness
Tagged baptism, bond servant, buried, covetousness, died, divorce, gentiles, Jews, life, lust, marriage, released, sinful desires, slave, spirit, the law, torah
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Slaves to righteousness. Romans 6:15-23.
A quick jump into Romans, picking up where we left off, and I will use the Message, as it comes across like a 90 mile per hour fastball in the World Series. Romans 6:15 MSG So, since we’re out from … Continue reading
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Tagged Apostle Paul, Belief, bible study, Christianity, end times, Epistle to the Romans, Faith, freedom, God's word, Holy spirit, Jesus Christ, Jews, live, study, tyranny
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Today the Mormons came to my door.
I don’t like confrontation, nor do I like to embarrass myself, so typically I tell the Mormons and the Jehovah’s Witness, that I am not interested, and they leave; but not today. For years I have heard others talk about … Continue reading
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Dead to sin, alive to God. Romans 6:1-9.
So here is how Romans chapter five closes: God’s law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. But as people sinned more and more, God’s wonderful grace became more abundant. So just as sin ruled … Continue reading
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Tagged baptism, Belief, Bible, buried, change, death, Faith, Holy spirit, immerse, Israel, Jews, life, Mercy, raised, Satan, Scripture, slaves
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Death in Adam, Life in Christ. Romans 5:12-21
The NIV entitles this section – Death in Adam, Life in Christ Here is a standard version of Romans 5:12. Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to … Continue reading
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Since we have been made right. Romans 5:1-4.
The NASB opens chapter five with this headline. Peace with God through faith. Spend any amount of time, in church and someone will tell you that you are just a sinner, saved by grace. Often, they take it a step … Continue reading
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Tagged because of our faith, died for our sins, experience, favor, grace, hope, Mercy, patience, Peace, raised from death, righteous, we glory in afflictions
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Romans chapter four. What of Abraham?
In looking at Romans chapter four, it initiates with a question. What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, according to the flesh, has found? (Romans 4:1 NASB) The NASB does not improve my understanding, for the language is … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham, Abrahamic covenant, Abram, Apostle Paul, Belief, Bible, bible study, Epistle to the Romans, Faith, father of many nations, future, Genesis 15, gentiles, Hagar, hope, Jews, Old Testament, promise, Sarah, Sarai
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Everything around me is changing, and I don’t like it.
I and the Church, in general, is going through changes – we have been for some time now. These events/changes affect each of our lives differently. For some, mainly the people who don’t care, the changes make no difference. These … Continue reading
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