Category Archives: Thoughts on scripture

Qualifications for a deacon. 1 Timothy 3:8-13.

Posted on 09/17/2020 by remso

Paul started this third section of his letter to Timothy discussing the qualifications for a Pastor; depending on the translation, you might see terminologies such as an overseer or a shepherd. I am surprised anyone qualifies, as we are all … Continue reading →

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Will we see Babylon rebuilt? A study on Babylon. Chapter 4.

Posted on 09/15/2020 by remso

A symbolic Babylon does not have to be rebuilt because it never went away. So, there must be something that defines whether this is real or symbolic. Revelation 18:1-2 NASB After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, … Continue reading →

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Will we see Babylon rebuilt? A study on Babylon. Chapter 3

Posted on 09/13/2020 by remso

What do I know thus far? That Babylon, in “the Revelation,” is primarily symbolic. Rev_14:8, “she who has made all the nations drink of the wine of the passion of her immorality.” (During the time of Nimrod there was only … Continue reading →

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Will we see Babylon rebuilt? A study on Babylon. Chapter 2.

Posted on 09/12/2020 by remso

Difficulties with Revelation 17:18. Revelation 17:18 NASB, “The woman whom you saw, is the great city, which reigns over the kings of the earth.” The woman – which we know to be symbolic, is the great city. When we talk … Continue reading →

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Will we see Babylon rebuilt? A study on Babylon.

Posted on 09/11/2020 by remso

Isaiah13:1 NASB The oracle concerning Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw. Chapter one. I recently attended a prophecy conference where both Dr. Mark Hitchcock and Dr. Andy Wood spoke. Both of these men have books about Babylon and … Continue reading →

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Anyone whose goal is to serve. 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Posted on 08/25/2020 by remso

We closed out chapter two with Paul saying, “I have been chosen as a preacher and apostle to teach the Gentiles this message about faith and truth. I’m not exaggerating—just telling the truth.” While learning about faith and truth is … Continue reading →

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God, who desires all men to be saved. 1Ti 2:1-15

Posted on 08/20/2020 by remso

How did we end 1 Timothy chapter one? With a bang, as Paul points us to two false teachers within the church. Here is what he said. “Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, so that they … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 08/11/2020 by remso

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 Law is Good. 1 Timothy 1:1 – 11.

Posted on 08/05/2020 by remso

Paul, as we have come to recognize, opens with a greeting, however, according to J.Vernon McGee, this greeting is different. Here is an example of one of Paul’s typical greetings. Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but … Continue reading →

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The prayer of faith. James 5:13-20.

Posted on 07/24/2020 by remso

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 →