Category Archives: Faith

An interruption of the Layman’s commentary. Are there prophets in this enlightened time of the New Testament?

Posted on 03/24/2024 by remso

My pastor, who is not the only one, will adamantly proclaim that there are NO prophets since the arrival of the New Testament. Is that true? Let’s see what the scriptures say. “For just as we have many members in … Continue reading →

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Isaac is a type of Christ. Let me explain.

Posted on 11/04/2023 by remso

First off, I apologize to those who are regular readers. You could say I have been fighting a mild depression, and I have been occupied with the events surrounding Israel. One of my grandfathers was a Jew, and I feel … Continue reading →

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Being fully persuaded. Romans 4:18-25.

Posted on 01/06/2022 by remso

What do we know about Romans four so far? That God called Abraham at a time when he was living in Ur of the Chaldeans, in the plains of Shinar, the empire of the Assyrians. You might say they were … Continue reading →

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Only when we have faith do we truly fulfill the law. Rom 3:9-31

Posted on 11/27/2021 by remso

Romans 3 opened with this statement, “then what’s the advantage of being a Jew?” To the Jew-hating racist, this rant is a part of their bye-laws. It is obvious that chapter three opens in the middle of a conversation and … Continue reading →

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You cannot lose your salvation because you are sealed. 2 Corinthians 1:21-22.

Posted on 06/11/2021 by remso

Contrary to the religion I grew up in, many have been talking about NOT being able to lose your salvation. The context of this conversation should be obvious, what do you believe, and does it line up with the Word … Continue reading →

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A sincere and unqualified faith. 2 Timothy 1:5.

Posted on 02/04/2021 by remso

It seems that I have been in 1 Timothy for months, and I need a break, but as I sit here pondering whether to go on and dive into 2 Timothy, which has a wealth of depth in it, my … Continue reading →

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Premise is everything. A rebuttal of a post-tribulation rapture.

Posted on 01/01/2021 by remso

Once again, I am interrupting my train of thought on 1 Timothy; hope you don’t mind. A few days ago, on my Twitter feed, a young lady proclaimed, “the more I read Revelation chapter seven, the more I am convinced … Continue reading →

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He appeared to more than five hundred brethren. 1 Cor 15:5-11

Posted on 12/12/2020 by remso

We ended the last study on these verses. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 NASB (3) For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, (4) and that He … Continue reading →

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Keep these things before them. 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Posted on 10/18/2020 by remso

The NASB, and a few other translations, entitle this next section, A Good Servant of Jesus Christ. Understand that this letter is addressed to the young Timothy for the purpose of giving him instructions to be an outstanding pastor. Since … Continue reading →

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I was asked the question, does the Lord give us trials that we cannot handle?

Posted on 06/18/2020 by remso

Shortly after the question had been put forth, George Floy was murdered; a new, riotous, political, protest group was formed and began to rampage across the nation; and not just protests, but rioting, and looting broke out. I don’t care … Continue reading →