Category Archives: Faith

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 →

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Faith without works is dead. James 2:14-26.

Posted on 05/20/2020 by remso

James 2: 14 through 26. Faith Without Works Is Dead My friends, what good is it to say you have faith when you don’t do anything to show that you really do have faith? Can that kind of faith save … Continue reading →

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A Standard Jewish perception? James 2:1-13.

Posted on 05/13/2020 by remso

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 →