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Abraham believed God


Rom 4:3  For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Seems straightforward enough, but very simplistic. In reality I suppose it is. Stretch this out there a couple more years perhaps, to … Continue reading

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Enduring chastisement. What does that mean?


Heb 12:7  If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? endureG5278 2. hupomeno (G5278), a strengthened form of No. 1, denotes “to abide under, to bear up … Continue reading

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Turning to God from Idols – 1Thes 1:9


1 Thessalonians 1:9 (NIV)  for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, “….you turned to God from idols..” Does anyone notice … Continue reading

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What of Jacob, or Can a woman really heal what is broken in you?


We are covering a lot of ground on this one. Look for this story in Genesis 25 -31.  Church Saturday night. Pastor is talking about relational issues between husbands and wives, and tonight brings up Jacob. He, of course had … Continue reading

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