Category Archives: Thoughts on scripture

Saul, the witch of Endor, and one very angry prophet. 1 Samuel 28.

Posted on 23/06/2019 by

I get asked a lot of questions. Some of them are sound and reasonable, others, not so much. This one initiated with some vehemency about who the witch of Endor called up from the dead. Because the Dake’s Bible side … Continue reading →

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His invisible qualities—both his eternal power and his divine nature—have been clearly seen, because they can be understood from what he has made. Romans 1:20,21.

Posted on 18/06/2019 by

Although I ended on Romans 1:20 previously, that was several weeks ago, and we probably forgot what it says; besides that, it helps us understand verse 21 better. Romans 1:20-21 CJB  For ever since the creation of the universe his … Continue reading →

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After hearing these words, I felt like I could fit in somewhere. Romans 1:1-20

Posted on 27/05/2019 by

This study will look at Romans 1:18. Romans 1:18-19 NASB For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, (19) because that which is known about God … Continue reading →

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Romans 1:16-17, I am not ashamed.

Posted on 12/05/2019 by

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

Posted on 07/05/2019 by

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 01/05/2019 by

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 30/04/2019 by

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 20/04/2019 by

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 07/04/2019 by

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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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 29/03/2019 by

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 →

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