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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…
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Is Jesus a Slacker?
Introduction In our next article about “Questions concerning Jesus”, we come to the discussion of why hasn’t Jesus returned in the Second Coming? What is he waiting for? Some of the most recent dates predicting his return have come and gone without incident i.e. May 21, 2011; December 21, 2012; and dozens of other predictions…
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What about the 120 from Acts 1?
Introduction In this final article on the study on miracles, we’re going to look at one of the reasons why so many people think that miracles are still happening even today. It’s a charismatic movement that involves those present in Acts chapter 1. First, Let’s Review Before we touch on this subject, let’s review what…
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Was Jesus’ Death pointless?
Introduction Often, when I hear someone lead a prayer to God; thanking him for sending his son, Jesus, to die on the cross. Though he was sent for that reason, it wasn’t the only reason. I think that if that was the only reason his death would have been pointless. Why Was Jesus Sent? Conclusion…
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Negative Miracles
Introduction For the past several weeks, we’ve been studying the subject of miracles. Most people’s concepts of miracles are that all miracles had a positive result: Making the blind see, the deaf hear, the lame walk, raising the dead, etc. However, there are a handful of miracles which had a negative connotation to it and…
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Was Jesus really Crucified?
Introduction Imagine, if you will, the account of Jesus; after the resurrection in Jn. 20:19-20, when he appeared to his disciples. Instead of telling them that he is the resurrected Christ, he would say, “April Fools!” How different would their lives be if Jesus had, in fact, faked his own death? There are many skeptics…
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