Category Archives: God’s character

An example for those who would believe. 1 Ti 1:12-20.

Posted on 08/11/2020 by

1 Timothy 1:12 NASB I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service, Strengthen. This is the Greek word endunamoō and means to empower, enable, to be (made) strong. Paul … Continue reading →

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The prayer of faith. James 5:13-20.

Posted on 07/24/2020 by

We ended our last look at James with James 5:11. “We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord’s dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion … 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

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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Wisdom from above. James 3:14 – 18

Posted on 06/05/2020 by

Previously, we talked about taming the tongue. If you noticed, that maybe one of the hardest things you will ever do; and, it is wisdom at its best if you do. Now, under the premise of “Wisdom from Above” James … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 05/13/2020 by

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 →

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Daniel’s vision of the ram and goat. Daniel chapter 8.

Posted on 04/21/2020 by

I am doing a quick study on Daniel chapter 8. If you know my writing, then you know that quick is a relative term for me, as this is eight pages long. I took this study on because a teacher, … Continue reading →

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Paul’s plan to visit the church in Rome. Romans 15:22-33

Posted on 04/17/2020 by

As we close out chapter 15, I feel I need to recap verses 20, 21. My ambition has always been to preach the Good News where the name of Christ has never been heard, rather than where a church has … Continue reading →

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For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1

Posted on 04/13/2020 by

This idea of confessing, as though it was a continual act of slaughtering a lamb for your sins, does not change God’s heart toward you. 1 John 1:9 NASB says, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Continue reading →

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Paul tells us why Romans 8:1 works. Romans 8:2-4.

Posted on 04/13/2020 by

We learned in Romans 8:1 that there is NOW (an ever-present tense) NO condemnation. To me, an obvious conclusion is that this applies to my relationship with the Father through Jesus Christ. So what does Romans 8:2 tell us? For … Continue reading →

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Paul, the minister to the Gentiles. Romans 15:14-21.

Posted on 04/12/2020 by

The letter to the Church that met in Rome was written approximately A.D. 58, from Corinth. In it, Paul very distinctly asserts that he is now the minister to the Gentiles. Romans 15:14-16 NASB And concerning you, my brethren, I … Continue reading →

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