THE CORE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL IS RESURRECTION! Hebrews 6:1-2, "Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of [ONE] repentance from dead works and of [TWO] faith toward God, 2 of the [THREE] doctrine of baptisms, [FOUR] of laying on of…
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The Six Foundational Principle Doctrines Of Christ, part 2: Baptism And Laying on Hands
BAPTISM IS A BELIEVERS SYMBOLIC RESURRECTION FROM DEATH Baptism is one of the vital six doctrines of Jesus for believers. Why? Baptism symbolizes the renunciation of the past sinful way of life by the burial of the old man in a watery grave. Then comes the emergence of a new spirit-led man living with Christ's mind…
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What Are The Six Foundational Principle Doctrines Of Christ And Why Are They Vital? Part 1
A BELIEVER’S SURVIVAL DEPENDS ON DEEP SPIRITUAL ROOTS Paul is warning believers that they must have a deep understanding of the doctrines of Christ to survive. Many were showing signs of backsliding and that their foundational understanding was weak and immature. He is saying, “Some of you are spiritual infants and easy prey to fall…
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Are We and the Apostle Paul Going to Heaven Upon Death ?
WHEN USING TUNNEL VISION, PAUL IS EASILY MISUNDERSTOOD Did the Apostle Paul say that he and other believers were going immediately, directly to heaven upon death? Tunnel vision is used by those who approach the Bible with inherited worldly doctrines and then try to view only those verses that seem to support what they want…
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The Apostle Paul’s Wonderful Letter to the Colossians Explained
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW OF THE BOOK OF COLOSSIANS This message from the Apostle to the gentiles has spiritual and very helpful and inspiring information for believers. However as in all Bible books, much of the message is misunderstood. Colossians focuses on the head of the church, Jesus Christ. Colossians divides neatly in half, with the…
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A Deep Investigation of the Mark of the Beast from the Book of Revelations
WHAT IS THE MARK OF THE BEAST OF REVELATIONS ? What is a mark? It is some stamp or sign showing ownership. Therefore, the mark of the beast is something by which all its worshipers should be known. In ancient days, slaves were sometimes branded, as cattle are in our own age. The brand ––…
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The Place of Safety Controversy from a Biblical Perspective
THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE IS “WHY” GOD CHOOSES TO SHELTER US, NOT “HOW” OR “WHERE” Most prophecies are given as warnings from Prophets and emphasize why disaster is coming, who is with God, and who is not with God and His protection. God sends His words of warning to His people, normally based on their…
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Should You “Follow Your Heart”?
SHOULD A BELIEVER FOLLOW HIS HEART WITH REGARD TO GOD ? Books and movies have admonished us to follow our hearts and all our wishes will come true. Is this good advice for a true believer? Well, what should our hearts and desires set as the ideal goal? Obviously wealth does not bring happiness. One…
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HOW NOT TO STUDY THE BIBLE
THE VITAL IMPORTANCE OF GOD'S WORD TO BELIEVERS Our spiritual growth as true believers, is desperately in need of the accurate words of God which are truly the real spiritual food. Christ said it is vital to our growth and survival, even more than physical nourishment. John 6:31-32, “Our fathers ate the manna in the…
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The Mystery of God’s Law at the Spiritual Level and Justification/Grace by Faith
GOD'S LAW IS THE FULFILLMENT OF LOVE Though the Old Testament has some mention of love as being the meaning of the moral law, the emphasis is on physical obedience. However the New Testament writers emphasize the deep spiritual meaning of the law. That Paul did not reject the law but amplified it is sometimes…
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