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Category Archives: Sin
The Unpardonable Sin
I was studying with an eighty-seven year old woman. She was a Methodist, who had never been baptized in the right way, or for the right reason. She wanted to be, and later would be, but at this point she … Continue reading
Posted in Evidence, Forgiveness, Holy Spirit, mormon, Mormons, Plan of salvation, Sin, Textual study, Uncategorized
Tagged 1 Corinthians 6, 1 Timothy 1, adultery, back slidding, beelzebub, blasphemy, blasphemy against the holy spirit, Corinthians, doctrine and covenents, elizabeth reed, fornication, Homosexuality, Mark 3, Matthew 12, methodist, Mormons, murder, paul, rejecting evidence, sin against the holy spirit, song o why not tonight, the unpardonable sin
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“…Considering Yourself”
Galatians 6:1 reads: “Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.” Now, what do the words, “considering yourself, lest … Continue reading
Imputed Righteousness and Guilt
The Bible is plain; one must be counted righteous to be allowed entrance into heaven (1 Corinthians 6:9). However, the Bible is also plain—on our own, “There is none righteous, no not one” (Romans 3:10, 20, 23). Yet, God has … Continue reading
Man: Sinful Nature
Do we have a sinful inborn nature? The NIV evidently thinks so for it “translates” the term sarx 25 times into English “sinful nature.” The KJV, 148 out of 151 occurrences renders the term “flesh.” The remaining 3 times it is … Continue reading
The Seven Signs: Sight to the Blind (John 9)
Miraculous signs confirmed the New Testament message. Jesus worked miracles. Jimmy Jividen lists 35 specific miracles performed by Jesus, not counting the miracles connected with the cross, resurrection, and ascension (Jimmy Jividen, Miracles from God or Man, p. 17-18). These could … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus, Miracles, Seven signs, Signs, Sin, Suffering, Textual study
Tagged John 9, karma, miracles, pride, sight to blind, signs, sin, suffering
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Different Types of Sin
“Sin is sin,” we are sometimes told. Thus, it is concluded that all sins should be dealt with the same way. But is this true? I think not. Let’s notice: 1. Personal, Private Matters between Two Brethren (Matthew 18:15-17). Step … Continue reading
Posted in Church discipline, Fellowship, Sin
Tagged 1 Corinthians 5, 1 thessalonians 5:14, 1Thessalonians 4:11-12, 1Timothy 6:3-5, 2 John 9-11, 2 Thessalonians 3, 2 Thessalonians 3:10, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12, church discipline, divisive person, egregious sin, false teachers, fellowship, general disorderliness, heretic, Matthew 18:15-17, personal private matters, Romans 16:17, shocking sin, sin, Titus 3:10, types of sin
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How Are We Tempted? (Part 2)
The lessons learned from the previous writing: (1) Our temptations are derived out of our own lusts (desires). (2) Satan does not force us to do wickedness. Instead, he entices us. His bait is our own lust (desire). (3) Each human is housed … Continue reading
How Are We Tempted? (Part 1)
In Medicine, the more that is known about how a disease is contracted, the better prepared one is to avoid it. In Security, the more one understands how the employees or customers steal, the more prepared the company is to … Continue reading
Posted in Man, Sin, Temptation, Textual study, Word Study
Tagged 1 John 2, James 1, lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, senses, sin, temptation, the pride of life, use of word world, vainglory
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Most of My Heroes Are Gone! (Does Anyone Want to do Right Anymore?)
Shame! Shock! Sadness! This is what I felt, when I heard reports on the national TV news of one of my former Bible instructors being accused, confessing, and eventually being arrested for molesting small children. Such is sick. This was … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Influence, Dedication, Faith, Sin
Tagged fallen brethren, hypocrites, neighbor's Bible, song
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“Such Were Some of You”
Likely, there are many things in your life which you wish you’d never done. But, you did do these things. You, my friend, are not alone; The early church was filled with people just like you. The Standard “ Do … Continue reading
Posted in Plan of salvation, Sin, Textual study, Word Study
Tagged 1 Corinthians 6, adultery, covetous, drunkards, fornication idolatry, homosexual, reviler, theft, unrighteous, wahed
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