Category Archives: Bible

Romans 1: From Faith to Faith

Posted on October 11, 2010 by

So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation … Continue reading →

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My Yoke is Easy

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

Entering God’s Rest (10) Now we have seen that, once we believe in Jesus, we can only enter God’s rest when we, mere dogs (Caleb) in relation to our Creator, Jesus (Joshua), willingly take his yoke upon us. Only then, … Continue reading →

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Fit For the Kingdom

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

Entering God’s Rest (9) And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. (Luke 9:62 KJ2000) 25 At that time Jesus answered and said, “I … Continue reading →

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The Two Witnesses

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

Entering God’s Rest (8) God gives us two witnesses to instruct us concerning entering his rest.  These two are typified by Moses and Elijah who appeared with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration.  But what do these two types actually represent? Yet … Continue reading →

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Labor to Enter that Rest (7)

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

Entering God’s Rest (7) So, now let’s assume that you have received the gift of faith by God’s grace and you have believed in Jesus for the forgiveness of your sins and for your spiritual salvation.  Legally, that is, in … Continue reading →

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Justification (6)

Posted on August 25, 2010 by

Now to him that works is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him that works not, but believes on him that justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. (Romans 4:4-5 KJ2000) This passage … Continue reading →

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Faith (5)

Posted on August 24, 2010 by

Entering God’s Rest (5) I started around this mountain over 33 years ago and maybe, just maybe, I have finally gotten all the way around it. “What mountain is that?” The mountain of faith. That’s where I began in the … Continue reading →

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Legalism, Lawlessness, and Picking Up Sticks on the Sabbath (4)

Posted on August 22, 2010 by

ENTERING GOD’S REST (4) 32 Now while the children of Israel were in the wilderness, they found a man gathering sticks on the Sabbath day. 33 And those who found him gathering sticks brought him to Moses and Aaron, and … Continue reading →

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Entering God’s Rest (2)

Posted on August 20, 2010 by

In 1 Corinthians 10:1-14 Paul lists the five categories of sin which kept virtually all of Israel from entering the promised land: 1) lusting for, or desiring, evil, 2) idolatry, 3) sexual immorality, 4) putting God to the test, and 5) murmuring, or … Continue reading →

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Second Passover (2)

Posted on April 26, 2010 by

To understand the second Passover we must first understand the symbolism of the first one.  Recall from the book of Exodus that the celebration of the Passover Feast occurred just prior to the final judgment upon Egypt, the death of … Continue reading →

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