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Every Jot and Tittle (2) (Lawlessness 6)

17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not … Continue reading

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Every Jot and Tittle (Lawlessness 5)

I tread here today with much fear and trepidation, for if I am wrong then I will surely be called “least” in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus said the following: 17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, … Continue reading

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Lawlessness

For most of my Christian life, now over 35 years, I have been called “legalistic” because I teach obedience to God and his laws. I have tried to “keep the commandment” according to my understanding. For all these years I … Continue reading

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Keep the Commandment

Paul told Timothy, “I charge you in the presence of God … to keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Timothy 6:13-14) The question we face today is what “commandment” does Paul exhort … Continue reading

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Be My Friend

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Armor of God – the Foundation of New Jerusalem

Nothing occurs in Scripture by accident or by chance. Paul lists the articles of spiritual armor found in Ephesians 6:13-18 in a particular order for a certain reason. The first article is the girdle of truth (justice) and the second … Continue reading

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Armor of God – Righteousness

In the last post we saw that the first article of armor which God’s warrior must don is truth. After putting on the belt of truth Paul then tells us to take up the breastplate of righteousness. In order to … Continue reading

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Armor of God – Truth

While reading some of prophet Ken Visscher’s writings recently I was reminded of the critical importance of properly wearing our spiritual armor. Paul teaches about this as follows: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power … Continue reading

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Fourth Ascent: Mercy (Psalm 123)

The song of the fourth ascent into the presence of God says, To you I lift up my eyes, O you who are enthroned in the heavens! 2 Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their … Continue reading

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Without Holiness No Man Will See God (Conformed to God’s Image (12))

Christians en mass simply do not understand that God requires us to be holy as he is holy. Hebrews says, And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let … Continue reading

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