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Category Archives: Textual study
Cursed Be Canaan
A preacher and dear friend in Africa contacted me, asking me to explain why Noah cursed Canaan (Genesis 9:18-27). Let’s consider the text… “Noah began to be a farmer, and he planted a vineyard. Then he drank of the wine and … Continue reading
Posted in drugs, Ethics, Textual study, Tongue, Wine
Tagged africa, Coffman, cursed be canaan, Eddie Chloer, Genesis 9, gossip, Ham's sin, henry morris, marion fox, matthew henry, nakedness, Noah's drunkenness, Pasteur, Pasteur effect, tongue, Truth for Today, William Grasham, wine
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A Quiver Full of Arrows
“Behold, children are a heritage (gift NASB) from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward” (Psalm 127:3). The reason that humans can reproduce is because God gave them this ability. He could have made them without this … Continue reading
No Rejoicing
“It is good for Christians to rejoice. We have much in which to rejoice. Paul wrote, “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4). However, there are some things in which we should not rejoice. We … Continue reading
Posted in emotions, Humility, Proverbs, psalms, Sin, Textual study, Work
Tagged 1 Corinthians 13:6, bear own burden, do not rejoice in another's work, do not rejoice in iniquity, do not rejoice when enemy falls, Ephesians 5:3-4, examine own work, Galatians 6:4-5, guy woods, humble, imprecatory psalms, j.w. mcgarvey, James 4:8-10, Job 31:29, kindness to enemies, logic and bible, Luke 10:17-20, no joy, proverbs 24:17, Proverbs 2:14, Psalm 50:18, rejoice in sin, rejoice not when enemy falls, rejoicing in accomplishments, Romans 1:32, thomas warren, thomas warren quote on emotion, tom wacaster, when to mourn
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Peace Series: Wisdom From Above
“When a man’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him” (Proverbs 16:7). This is a proverbial statement, a general truth in life; it is not to be taken as an iron clad … Continue reading
Posted in Mercy, Peace, Proverbs, Textual study
Tagged book of proverbs, earthly wisdon, good fruits, hagiasmos, Hebrews 12:14, if possible live peacebly with all, James 3:17, make enemies to be at peace, mercy, peace, peace series, peaceable, Proverbs 16:17, pure, pursue peace and holiness, Romans 12:18, see the Lord, willing to yield, Wisdom, wisdom from above, without hypocrisy, without partiality
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Peace Series: Let The Peace of God Rule
“But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful” (Colossians 3:14-15). Three things … Continue reading
Posted in Appreciation, Clothing, Fellowship, God`s word, Love, Peace, Textual study, Thanksgiving, Word Study
Tagged alan adams illustration, Appreciation, belt, bond of perfection, bond of unity, brabeuo, Colossians 3:14-15, compliment, dealing with issues, girdle, john kachelman jr, let the peace of God rule, love, mark twain, peace, peace of God, peace series, thanks, the gospel of peace, the word of God, umpire
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Peace Series: Peace Surpassing Understanding
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts, and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians … Continue reading
Posted in History, Mental Health, Peace, Prayer, Textual study, Word Study
Tagged anxiety, faith, horatio spafford, inner peace, inward peace, max wheeler, merimnao, merizo, peace, peace passing understandind, peace series, peace surpassing understanding, Philippians 4:6-7, pray, song it is well with my soul, the great chicago fire, trust, ville du harve, worry
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Peace Series: Not Food and Drink
“The Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit” (Romans 14:17). The context concerns the eating of clean and unclean food (Romans 14:14). The church at Rome was composed of … Continue reading
Peace Series: Peace Through Jesus
“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God” … Continue reading
Posted in Grace, Jesus, Old Testament/New Testament, Peace, Plan of salvation, Textual study
Tagged abolished in his flesh, conditional access, enmity, Ephesians 2:14-17, faith, hope, jew and gentile, jew and gentile relations, middle wall of seperation, one new man, peace, peace series, peace through Jesus, Romans 5:1-2, the faith
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