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Angels (Part Three)
This writing will consider some questions about specific angels. Let’s consider – The Angel of the Lord “The Angel of the LORD” or “The Angel of God” appears several times in the Old Testament (Genesis 16:7-14; 21:17-18; 22:11-18; 31:11, 13; … Continue reading
Make Disciples or Baptize?
Did Jesus instruct His disciples simply to baptize or to make disciples? The answer should be clear. He said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…” (Matthew 28:18). Yes, baptism is necessary for salvation. However, the instruction of … Continue reading
Posted in baptism, Plan of salvation, Soul Winning
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Angels (Part Two)
The word “angel” means “messenger.” This is true of both the Old Testament word (malak), and the New Testament word (angelos). These words are used of human messengers (e.g. Genesis 32:3; Numbers 21:21; 2 Chronicles 36:15; Haggai 1:13; Malachi 1:1 … Continue reading
Posted in Angels, Death, God's Providence
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Angels (Part One)
Angels are mentioned throughout the Bible. They are mentioned in Genesis. They are mentioned in Revelation. The word “angel(s)” appear 285 times in the King James version (108 times in the Old Testament and 177 times in the New Testament). The … Continue reading
Posted in Angels
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The Self-Destructive Sting
A honey bee colony has three types of bees associated with it: the queen; the workers (females); the drones (males). It is the worker bees which sting. “A honey bee will sting when it perceives a threat to its hive, … Continue reading
Posted in animals, envy, Ethics, Mental Health, Peace, Tongue
Tagged anger, bear and skunk illustration, bees, book none of these diseases, drone bees, envy, getting even, hate, hatred, honey bee sting, Mental Health, pay back, queen bee, revenge, s.i. mcmillien, self destruction, tongue, wasps, words, worker bees
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Demons (Part Two)
“Demon(s)” are mentioned over 70 times in the New Testament. The King James Version is confusing, using the word “devil(s)” for the original word. There are many demons (daimon), but there is one devil (diabolos). Other words are also used. … Continue reading
Posted in christian growth, Demons, Repentance, Stats
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Demons (Part One)
Demon possession is mentioned in the Bible. It is mentioned: 8 times in Matthew (4:23-25; 8:16; 8:28-34; 9:32-34; 12:22; 12:43-45; 15:21-28; 17:14-28); 8 times in Mark (1:21-28; 1:32-34; 1:39; 3:10-12; 5:1-20; 7:24-30; 9:14-29; 16:17-20); 9 times in Luke (4:31-36; 4:40-41; … Continue reading
Posted in Demons, Stats, Suffering
Tagged alexander campbell, demon possession, Demons, demons speak, differences between modern desciption of demon possession and the Bible, does demon possession still occur?, franklin camp, ghosts, guy woods, homer hailey, irenaeus, josephus, justin martyr, number of demon possessions in the Bible, philo, roy lanier sr., saul"s distressing spirit, the effects of demon possessions, was demon possession simple physical or mental illness, were angels departed human spirits?, were demons fallen angles?, what was demon possession, why did God allow demon possession, Zechariah 13
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False Brethren
“False brethren” are twice spoken of in the New Covenant, both times by Paul (2 Corinthians 11:26; Galatians 2:4). Who were these “false brethren”? What practical lessons can we glean from the mentioning in scripture of them? A common view … Continue reading
What Can Be Done With A Tract, C.D., or DVD?
Keep specialty tracts written on specific religious groups (Seventh Day Adventists, Jehovah Witnesses, the Latter Day Saints, etc.) near the door, so that they may be shared with these groups when they come knocking (The Jehovah Witnesses usually will not … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Soul Winning
Tagged cd, dvd, evangelism, Jehovah Witnesses, latter day saints, mail, Mormons, seventh day adventist, Soul Winning, tracts
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What’s Your Center?
“Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd told an interesting story concerning his first expedition to the South Pole. He left his isolated hut one day for a brief trip of exploration, and then in a sudden blizzard he became hopelessly lost. … Continue reading
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