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Holy Spirit: In Conversion (Part 2)

Much of the denominational world are Calvinists in doctrine. They believe that there must be a direct operation of the Holy Spirit on the heart of a man before he can be converted. Nathan Rice (a Presbyterian) made this statement … Continue reading

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Paradoxical Words

Webster defines the word “paradox” to mean “something that is made up of two opposite things that seems impossible but is actually true or possible… a statement that seems to say two opposite things but that may be true” (www.merriam-webster.com). … Continue reading

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Baptism and 1 Corinthians 1:17

1 Corinthians 1:17 is a key passage that some have used to deny the necessity of baptism in connection with salvation.  It is claimed that if such was essential for salvation, then this passage would say that Christ sent Paul to baptize.  … Continue reading

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Seeing God in Nature

“Have you ever stood at the ocean with the white foam at your feet, felt the endless thundering motion? Then, I say, you’ve seen Jesus my Lord. / Have you ever stood at the sunset with the sky mellowing red, … Continue reading

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Acts of Worship – Partaking of the Lord’s Supper (Part 1)

It is called: (1) the Lord’s supper (1 Corinthians 11:20).  (2) the breaking of bread (Acts 2:42; 20:7).  (3) the bread and cup of the Lord (1 Corinthians 11:27).  (4) Communion of the body and blood of Christ (1 Corinthians … Continue reading

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Synecdoche

The title above refers to a figure of speech that is extremely common in the New Testament.  It is a figure of speech in which  a part is put for the whole or the whole for the part.  It is … Continue reading

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Faith, Hope, Love – Part 9

They stand as three beautiful high peaks.  Yet, one rises even higher than the other two.  It is love. The three words sum up what living the Christian life “under the sun” or “under the heaven” is all about.  However, … Continue reading

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