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No Assigned Seating in Heaven
Introduction One thing you will notice, in any congregation, is the routine of its members. Not so much in regard to the worship period but in their general behavior every week. You’ll see the same individuals stand in the foyer greeting people as they enter. Certain members will gather in the auditorium, off to one…
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The Bible is for Daily Use
The Monday Bible Memes return but on a more infrequent basis. These will be posted as the need arises. With that in mind, here’s today’s meme… Last Thursday’s article, How do you Approach the Bible? talks of the different ways bible regard the bible, reading vs. studying. In the introduction, I mentioned those who utilize…
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How do You Approach the Bible?
Introduction This question is of great interest as not everyone approaches the bible in the exact same way. There are essentially three ways that people approach the bible and only two will be discussed, here, at length. The first approach is as an object as seen in a household. Most families in the United States…
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I Robbed other Churches…
Introduction In Paul’s second letter to the church in Corinth, he makes a rather odd statement that, without proper study, might be misunderstood by the casual reader or novice bible student. In chapter 11 the apostle writes, Did I commit sin in humbling myself that you might be exalted, because I preached the gospel of…
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The Power of God to Salvation
Introduction If you’ve read my article series, on miracles, posted on Saturdays, you’ll notice that one of the verses I focus a lot on is Romans 1:16, which the apostle Paul writes, For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes,…
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Remember Lot’s Wife
Introduction During a discourse with the Pharisees, He makes a three-word statement that should be very familiar, not only to them but also, to us. This discourse, similar to what we read in Matthew 24, talks about the destruction of Jerusalem. He gives a breakdown of events that are to precede this event and warn…
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Redefining Words
Introduction Over the centuries, man has changed the meaning of certain words. Sometimes, it is to update a meaning as the older meaning no longer has a bearing on current events. For example, Fantastic (Dates to the 1300s) Today’s Meaning: Exceptionally good. Original Meaning: Existing only in the imagination, like a fantasy. Another example, Backlog (Dates to 1684)…
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Lower than the Angels?
Introduction In the second chapter of Hebrews, the writer makes an interesting statement which, if you’ve read Psalms, you’re already familiar with the phrase. The writer states, You have put all things in subjection under his feet.” For in that He put all in subjection under him, He left nothing that is not put under…
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Dodging The Question
Introduction Whenever I talk with someone concerning the scriptures and what they say, I usually know when the conversation is going to end as their response is, “You believe what you want to believe, and I’ll believe what I want to believe.” I’ve gotten that response a few times and it’s basically, their way of…
The Christian Caravan 