Category Archives: bible study

This is a brief step aside from my study on Romans to look, once again, at the Peretti book, Piercing the Darkness.

Posted on 06/02/2019 by remso

I have been rereading a Frank E. Peretti book called Piercing the Darkness. Years ago I heard Dr. Dobson interview Mr. Peretti about the books he has written because there was such insight into the spirit world, and Dr. Dobson, … Continue reading →

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Romans 1:16-17, I am not ashamed.

Posted on 05/12/2019 by remso

As a child, raised in the church, the idea of being a missionary was shoved down our throats constantly. Being a missionary meant preaching, trying to convert all the people you came in contact with, and because most of these … Continue reading →

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He was reading a fictional story based on Revelation 13.

Posted on 05/10/2019 by remso

Recently I turned to one of my “Christian” radio stations and heard Dr. David Jeremiah reading from his fictional book, which, he told us, is based upon Revelation 13. I had missed the introduction that he would have usually given, … Continue reading →

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I shall be blessed by the will of God to come to you. Romans 1:8-12.

Posted on 05/07/2019 by remso

When I was young, I rarely found a trek through the Bible interesting. I suppose that had more to do with the person who was doing the teaching and their personality. I often find my character to be a bit … Continue reading →

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Questions a friend asks me. Today’s is based in Matthew 18:10.

Posted on 05/01/2019 by remso

Matthew 18:10 NASB “See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven continually see the face of My Father who is in heaven. What are these angels doing … Continue reading →

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The Apostleship of Paul. Romans 1:1-6.

Posted on 04/30/2019 by remso

Do you ever wonder what our purpose and goals are? I am not talking about standing at the door of a grocery store and passing out Jesus loves you tracks; I am talking about our hope and destiny. Well, I … Continue reading →

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On the idea of judgment. 1Corinthians 6:2,3.

Posted on 04/20/2019 by remso

The conversation was wrapped around a challenge from the local university students who asked my friend what he thought of the idea that angels are superior to humans, God’s creation. I suppose this challenge emanated from some liberal professor who … Continue reading →

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Romans 1:1. Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus.

Posted on 04/07/2019 by remso

With the understanding that Jesus is God, I began to study the gospels where the actions and words of Jesus were laid out before me. If my perception was correct, and Jesus was God, then I was seeing God in action. I could not worry about the “law” with all its regulations; I merely observed the life of Jesus. Continue reading →

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A heavily modified version of an old post on Hebrews 5:11. It’s hard for you to learn.

Posted on 04/03/2019 by remso

I, for the longest time, thought of myself as a slow learner. It turns out that I am more of a visual learner, for once I get the imagery in my head, that scriptural scene usually stays with me forever. So, when it comes to my experiences in comprehending the Bible, the understanding has come through repetition and a great deal of writing. The writing has been my opportunity to ask God my questions, no matter how awkward or embarrassing, and put forth my heartfelt challenges. Continue reading →

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In the midst of a conversation, the statement was made, that the 144,000 get raptured. Sorry, I could not let it lie.

Posted on 03/29/2019 by remso

If I were to try and understand who the 144,000 are from a chronological standpoint, based upon what I see in the following verses, all this is happening within the seven years of wrath. Continue reading →