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A Time to Every Purpose
“To everything – turn, turn, turn; There is a season – turn, turn, turn; And a time to every purpose under heaven.” Such are the words of a popular song from 1965 by the Byrds. Yet, these words are sourced … Continue reading
Posted in Ecclesiastes, Judgment, Meaning and Purpose, stewardship, Textual study, Time
Tagged byrds, Ecclesiastes, judgment, purpose, Solomon, there is a season, time, under heaven, under the sun
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The Whole of Man
“We go to bed late, we get up early, we go to work, we drive home, eat and go to bed, to get up early, to go to work, to come home ad nausea. And as if that were not … Continue reading
Posted in Ecclesiastes, Man, Meaning and Purpose, stewardship, Textual study, Wealth, youth
Tagged duty, Eccesiasties, fear, john stossel, meaning, money, purpose, serve God in youth, sherry gagliardi, Solomon, stephen lloyd, wealth, whole, women
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He Emptied Himself
“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5). These words closely connect in thought with the previous verse: “Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also the interests … Continue reading
The Seven Churches of Asia (Liberal, Worldly Churches)
The letter, to each of the seven churches, begin, “To the angel of the church in __________” (Revelation 2:1; 2:8; 2:12; 2:18; 3:1; 3:7; 3:14). The word “angel” means “messenger”. The word is commonly used of heavenly messengers (Daniel 4:13, etc.). … Continue reading
Posted in Chruch, Revelation, Seven Churches Of Asia
Tagged liberal, pergamos, seven churches of asia, thyatira, worldly
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The Seven Churches of Asia (Loveless, Lifeless, Lukewarm Churches)
Why seven churches? Why these seven churches? Foy Wallace, Jr. argued that there were only seven churches in Asia at this time. True, the New Testament mentions others: Colossae (Colossians 1:2) and Hieropolis (Colossians 4:13). However, Wallace points out: (1) A … Continue reading
Posted in Chruch, Revelation, Seven Churches Of Asia
Tagged ephesus, laodicea, lifeless, loveless, luke warm, Revelation, sardis, seven churches of asia, temple of diana
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The Seven Churches of Asia (Faithful Churches)
The book of Revelation was addressed to seven churches in Asia (Revelation 1:4, 11). “Asia” referred to the Roman province of Asia, located in western Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). Seven open letters were included in this book. These letters evaluated, … Continue reading
Posted in Chruch, Revelation, Seven Churches Of Asia
Tagged faithful, Revelation, seven churches of asia, smyrna. philadelphia
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Born of God
There were certain Pharisees who once tried to justify themselves by saying, “We are Abraham’s descendants” (John 8:33 cf. 3:8). Jesus acknowledged the biological connection saying, “I know that you are Abraham’s descendants” (John 8:37). However, He denied the spiritual … Continue reading
Posted in christian growth, Phrase Study
Tagged 1 John, born of God, plan of salvation
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Eight Enabling Traits (Matthew 5:3-12)
Those who will be spiritually blessed possess eight traits in common. 1. They depend upon God: “Blessed are the poor in spirit” (Matthew 5:3). The word translated ‘poor’ indicates dependency. The word was used of beggars who depended on society … Continue reading
Posted in beatitudes, christian growth, Textual study
Tagged attitudes, beatitudes, blessed, Matthew 5, sermon on mount
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Hades, Heaven and Hell
What awaits on the other side? What do we know about the hereafter? What does the Bible say? Hades When Jesus died, He went to Paradise (Luke 23:43). Yet, He had not gone to the Father (John 20:17-18). He had … Continue reading
Nativity Questions
This time of year many think about the birth of Jesus. We’ll take this writing to address a few questions. 1. Was Jesus born on December 25th? It seems unlikely. Shepherds did not have their sheep in the fields in … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus
Tagged christmas, nativity, questions, sheperds, star of bethleham, virgin birth, wise men
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