OUTLINE: Read your Bible! The Power of True FaithJesus had a peace that transcended all circumstances. At the core of this peace was His faith. He embodied truth (Jn 1:14) and therefore enjoyed perfect, ongoing freedom (ala Jn 8:32). Read your Bible! Jesus Read His Bible!In obedience to His Father’s will, Jesus studied and learned the Word […]
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OUTLINE: Barnes on “if you loved me” – Jn 14:28This is the slight and tender reproof of a friend, meaning manifestly if you had proper love for me; if you had the highest views of my character and work; if you would lay aside your Jewish prejudices, and put entire, implicit confidence in what I say…“you would
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When my sons were young, we took them to a Disney On Ice show at the Dunkin’ Donut Center in Providence, Rhode Island. One of the skits was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. As the plot thickened and the evil queen prepared the poisonous apple for her stepdaughter, the audience became deathly quiet (not
OUTLINE: Php 3:14-16I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. Only let us hold true to what we have attained. [STAY
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OUTLINE: Mt 7:6“Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.”God doesn’t cater to entitled brats. “having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know”It is difficult to get our arms around this. By the grace of
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The Bible speaks a lot about three particular forms of evil. I’m going to call them the three pillars of Satan’s unholy economy. I know that’s a mouthful, but my hope is that it makes complete sense once you’ve finished reading this blog. Little children, keep yourselves from idols. — 1 John 5:21 Keep your
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OUTLINE: What good are all the riches in Heaven if you don’t know how to spend them?Jas 4:6 [ESV]But he gives more [greater] grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” DeceitGal 5:9“A little leaven leavens the whole lump.” Counterfeits are most effective when they look the most authentic. Satan uses
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OUTLINE: What would we ever do without God’s promises?What good are all the riches in Heaven if you don’t know how to spend them?Php 3:8 [Amplified Classic]Yes, furthermore, I count everything as loss compared to the possession of the priceless privilege (the overwhelming preciousness, the surpassing worth, and supreme advantage) of knowing Christ Jesus my
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When I was enlisted in the U. S. Air Force, I had the privilege of traveling to Kathmandu, Nepal. It was a fascinating place to visit for a young man in his late teens. Two things stand out in my mind from the trip. First, was the size of the bats. I remember eating pizza
OUTLINE: What would we ever do without God’s promises?Read your Bible! The Impossibility of Christ Abandoning His SheepJesus Christ is our “Great Shepherd” (Heb 13:20), which means that He is perfect in all He does, including guarding His sheep, never, ever deserting them. Be encouraged! (Heb 13:5-6; cp Gen 28:15; Deu 31:6-8; Josh 1:5; 1Chr
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