Category Archives: God`s word

The Apocrypha

The Bible which I use contains 66 books.  These books can be divided into 39 Old Testament books and 27 New Testament books. The Bible that Catholics use contains 73 books.  These books can be divided into 46 Old Testament … Continue reading

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Grace Series: It Has Appeared to All

“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us…” (Titus 2:11-12). The phrase, “the grace of God” refers to the system of grace which is found in the New Testament.  The message of the … Continue reading

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The New Covenant

Let’s define “covenant.”  The Hebrew word has its origin in a verb meaning “‘to cut or divide’ in allusion to a sacrificial custom in connection with covenant making” (Vine’s).  The word is used of (1) Covenants between men – (a) … Continue reading

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What to do With the Word

“All scripture is given by the inspiration of God and is profitable …” (2 Tim. 3:16).      Two things are affirmed: (1) Inspiration. The word translated “inspiration” (theopneustos) literally means, “God breathed”. Geisler and Nix explained, “It does not mean, as … Continue reading

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How Fortunate We Are

Do we realize how fortunate we are to have such easy access to the Bible? Studies indicate that over 90% of Americans possess a Bible. The cost of the Bible in the middle Ages was very high. Philip Schaff has written, … Continue reading

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Hidden Hunger: How’s Your Diet?

Scurvy In 1535, a French group of sailors, headed by Jacques Cartier wintered on the St. Lawrence River (near modern-day Montreal, Canada).  The men developed scurvy. “The word ‘scurvy’ means ‘scaly skin.’  This disease caused its victims to lose weight … Continue reading

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“God Hath Spoken by His Son!”

“God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in times past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom … Continue reading

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