Tag Archives: Faith

Proven by fire and ready to be revealed


A continuing look at the Apostle Peter’s first letter. 1 Peter 1:5-7  1 Peter 1:5-7 RV (the chosen of God) who by the power of God are guarded through faith unto a salvation ready to be revealed in the last … Continue reading

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There are three separate gods, not one God in three persons.


What some groups teach about Jesus and the Bible’s response Adapted from Rose Publications, Christianity, Cults & Religions, 7th Edition My disclaimer upfront: I do not agree with this belief. I am though reaffirming my beliefs and hoping to impact … Continue reading

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Ferrets and Hearing loss


Early one recent A.M. I was watching a program about people and their pets, specifically ferrets. There is something captivating about how animated they are. Attach a wrecking ball and they could destroy anything. They grab and hide everything. Strangely, … Continue reading

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We were deemed righteous.


Through Justification – We were deemed righteous. Without fanfare, hoopla, and all the festive sounds of a celebration it came – our justification. Life came in place of death. Previously we had no options, we were all dead men walking, … Continue reading

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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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