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God’s word is alive, just ask Stephen.


Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost – A brief study in the seventh chapter of Acts. False accusations have been brought against Stephen and now we find him before the high council of the Jews. … Continue reading

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The Millennial kingdom – Who are all these people?


If you read my blogs then you know that much of what I write is what I grapple with. Here goes another one. Let’s assume a scenario; I just happen to think (based upon what I see in scripture) this … Continue reading

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An address to strangers


  I may not know you, but God does. A study or perhaps I should say a look at the letters of the Apostle Peter. Apparently, this will be a series. We will be looking at 1 Peter 1:1-3 Often … Continue reading

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It is given unto you to know.


1 Thessalonians 5:2-4 NIV (2) for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. (3) While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor … Continue reading

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What do you mean by idle words, virtually everything we say is idle.


A chance meeting has led me to Matthew’s gospel. Matthew 12:9-37 God has settled me in chapter12 and I find myself focused on verse 36 for several days. The context of verse 36 is part of his response to “It … 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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Where did Cain find a wife?


This is meant to be lite hearted, and make you think at the same time. While we may not definitive answers for everything, I believe that God fully intended for the answers to be found. Now Adam knew Eve, his … 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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