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Category Archives: Textual study
Holy Spirit: In Sanctification (Part 2)
Many in Christendom believe that sanctification, that is man being made holy, is accomplished by a direct operation of the Holy Spirit on the mind of man, the human heart. Calvinists believe that sanctification begins with irresistible grace (which leads … Continue reading
Posted in calvinism, Holy Spirit, Textual study
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Holy Spirit: In Sanctification (Part 1)
Sanctification is “the separation of the believer from evil things and ways” (Vine’s). The verb “sanctify” refers to “the setting apart of the believer for God” (Vine’s), “to separate from things profane and dedicate to God” (Thayer). Sanctification could be … Continue reading
Posted in calvinism, Dedication, Holy Spirit, Textual study, Word Study
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Love in 1 John
The term “love” appears in some form 51 times in the 105 verses of 1 John. What can we learn about Biblical love from this book? Here are a few things… 1. Love is more than words. “By this we … Continue reading
Posted in Love, Textual study
Tagged 1 John 3, 1 John 4, 1 John 5, ben cumnock, ellipses, figure of speech, God is love, how to show love, implacable, kurt kaiser, love, love allows the world to see God, love and truth both/ not either or, love can spread, love in 1 John, love in deed and in truth, love in words or tongue, love is more than words, love is necessary, love is to be expressed by keeping God's commanedments, love seeks reconciliation, necessary v. sufficent, song it only takes a spark, song let the beauty of Jesus be seen, song pass it on, the book of 1 John, thomas warren quote one love, unforgiving, we love because He first loved us
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So, You’ve Got A Little Power!
In Psalm 82 God addressed the judges of old. He referred to them as “the might,” and even as “gods.” Why are they referred to as “gods”? The word “god” has reference to might, strength, authority, or position. Some have positions of … Continue reading
Posted in Death, Elders and Deacons, Ethics, Family, Government, Marriage, Parenting, stewardship, Textual study
Tagged 1 Peter 3, abuse of authority, Acts 5, bribes, Colossians 4, emplyer and employee, Ephesians 5, Ephesians 6, fathers provoke not, husbands love wives, judges, masters treatment of servants, men called gods, power corrupts, prejudism, Psalm 82, rebuke of gods, submission, use authority for good, use od authority, ye are gods, you shall die like men
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The Christian Life (from John 3)
John 3 contains three points which sum up Christianity. Let’s notice: 1. The Cross of Christ “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up that whoever believes in … Continue reading
Posted in baptism, Phrase Study, Plan of salvation, Textual study
Tagged a christ exalting life, baptism, blows or breathes, born again, born from above, born of water and spirit, double entendre, guy woods, he must increase, I must decrease, John 3, john hobbs, john the baptizer, marion fox, nicodemus, Numbers 21, pnei, pneuma, the bronze serpent in wilderness, the conversion of man, the cross of christ, the son of man lifted up, william walls, wind or spirit
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Holy Spirit: In Conversion (Part 1)
Much of Christendom are Calvinistic in doctrine. They hold to the following five points, known as the T.U.L.I.P.: (1) Total Depravity. Man is born in sin. He is incapable of doing good. He is even incapable of understanding God’s will … Continue reading
Posted in calvinism, Holy Spirit, Plan of salvation, Textual study
Tagged Acts 16, alan adam's mouse trap illustration, calvinism, direct opperation of the holy spirit on heart, does God give faith directly?, drawn by God, fishing for unknown causes, Holy Spirit, holy spirit convicts world of judgement, holy spirit convicts world of righteousness, holy spirit convicts world of sin, illumination, irresistable grace, is faith the gift of God? Ephesians 2, John 16, John 6, limited atonement, medium of word, opening lydia's heart, perserverane of the saints, t.u.l.i.p., taught by God, the comforter, the helper, the holy spirit in conversion, total depravity, unconditional election
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This Is Our Watch
1 Corinthians 16:13-14, “Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love.” This is our time on earth. This is our watch. Let us consider the words of 1 Corinthians 16:13-14: 1. “Watch.” Let us, … Continue reading
Posted in be ready, christian growth, Dedication, Faith, Soul Winning, Textual study
Tagged 1 Corinthians 16, act like men, be brave, be strong, christian soldier, duty, faith, let all things be done with love, love, not on our watch, quit you like men, stand fast in the faith, watch, watchman
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Sixteen Things About Jesus
It is easy to advise one to consider in decision-making W.W.J.D.. However, such is beneficial only if one truly knows how Jesus lived. Too many do not. The book of Mark contains sixteen chapters. Let’s consider one snapshot of Jesus … Continue reading
Posted in Dedication, Example, Forgiveness, Humility, Jesus, Prayer, Priorities, Textual study
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The Golden Text
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son” … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, God, Love, Plan of salvation, Textual study, Word Study
Tagged bios v. zoe, bronze serpent, eternal life is the drink, faith, faith is the pitcher and dipper, for God so loved the world, frank cox, God's love is the spring, He gave His only begotten son, His son is the stream, John 3:16, kosmos, love, love in action, nicodemus, Numbers 21, plan of salvation, robert taylor jr., should not or shall not perish, the golden text, the stream of divine love, whoever believes in Him
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