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To the Elect Exiles

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,To those who are elect exiles of the dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cap-padocia, Asia, and Bithynia … 1 Peter 1:1 (ESV)  Most people think that Peter wrote his first letter to the refugees of Northern Israel’s … Continue reading

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Purpose of the Order of Melchizedek

Before we begin to study the purpose of the Order of Melchizedek let us be perfectly clear.  We can no more assume or attain a place in this order by our own strength than we can leap to the moon … Continue reading

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Training for the Order of Melchizedek

“… a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.   11Concerning him we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. 12For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you have … Continue reading

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The Order of Melchizedek

The Order of Melchizedek remains one of the most unknown teachings in Scripture.  What is it?  Who makes up the group?  Can anyone besides Jesus the Messiah actually belong to this priestly order?  We first learn about “the order” of Melchizedek in the following … Continue reading

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Of the Truth

Are you “of the truth?”  How do you know?  Can you even know?  Many people believe in the doctrine “once saved, always saved,” and, of course, that is true because the Bible clearly teaches that Jesus died for the sins … Continue reading

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Walking in Truth is Living According to the Spirit

The following passage succinctly states the mystery of walking in the truth: There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.  [2] For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ … Continue reading

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Failure to Walk in Truth

Now we have seen that God’s Law embodies knowledge and truth.  Yet, even though he highly acknowledged and esteemed God’s Law, Paul confessed and did not deny that he could not perfectly keep that Law.  Paul spends most of the first seven chapters of … Continue reading

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Searching for the Truth

Before continuing with my essays on the truth it seemed good to me and the Holy Spirit that I tell you my own personal testimony concerning it.  Over thirty years ago, when I was a youth of but 20 years … Continue reading

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What is Truth?

Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world— to bear witness to the … Continue reading

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My Yoke is Easy

“My yoke is easy and my burden is light,” said Jesus.  Yet, for most Christians it seems that their lives evidence anything but this maxim.  Why?  Because we refuse the very first part, we refuse to “yoke” ourselves to Jesus … Continue reading

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