POLITICAL ISSUES CAUSED THE KING TO POLLUTE THE TRUE WORSHIP OF GOD Solomon's many foreign wives seduced him into also worshiping pagan gods. Therefore God cursed Israel and tore ten tribes away from the nation. The northern ten known thereafter as Ephraim or Israel would be independent of Judah. This punishment was because of King…
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INTRODUCTION AND THEME OF THE BOOK TO THE ROMANS
The Deep Spiritual Lessons Revealed in the Book of Romans Part 1 INTRODUCTION AND THEME OF THE BOOK TO THE ROMANS The Apostle Paul had not yet been to Rome. This book was written in Corinth and he was able in this manner to reach the many believers in Rome. He wrote this epistle in…
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Does Galatians Cancel the Biblical Holy Days?
Does Galatians Cancel the Biblical Holy Days? DID THE APOSTLE PAUL CALL THE ANNUAL SABBATHS WEAK AND BEGGARLY? Some Bible scholars assert that Paul canceled the Old Testament Holy Days for New Covenant believers. Other scholars assert the truth that these Holy Days were observed by the early church. Some say they were in later…
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Why Christians Should Call The Seventh Day Sabbath A Delight
GOD DESIGNED THE SABBATH TO BE A DELIGHT FOR MANKIND God's Word says that the Sabbath is to be called a delight. Clearly, God wants mankind to enjoy the rest and spiritual rejuvenation. The French Revolutionaries tried to alter the seven day week. They tried giving people a rest one day in ten. It just…
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THE AMAZING RISE AND SOMEWHAT FALL OF THE EPHESIAN CHURCH
Our Divine Life And Death Warfare, Explained By Paul, In The Book Of Ephesians Part Two THE AMAZING RISE AND SOMEWHAT FALL OF THE EPHESIAN CHURCH This congregation was one of the most successful among all of Paul's missionary fruits in the New Testament. Paul built a large church that was so successful that they…
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POWERFUL GIFTS SHAKE UP JERUSALEM AT THE BIRTH OF THE CHURCH
The Powerful Gifts Of The Holy Spirit And What Should Current Believers Expect? POWERFUL GIFTS SHAKE UP JERUSALEM AT THE BIRTH OF THE CHURCH When the Holy Day of Pentecost that Israelites had been celebrating for many centuries came after the resurrection of Jesus in Jerusalem, great power became available to many for the first…
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Pentecost, The Two Covenants Old And New, What Is the Connection?
THE ITEMS THAT CONNECT THE COUNTDOWN TO PENTECOST AND TWO COVENANTS The Sabbath after the Passover sacrifice of Christ was His resurrection day. Just prior to sunset He arose from the grave. His resurrection was the greatest event in human history. Jesus then became the first of first fruits and the wave-sheath offering to God. These events…
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THE WRITING PROPHETS WROTE MESSAGES AND WARNINGS FOR OUR TIME ALSO
Haggai's Encouragement To Build The Temple In Jerusalem And Why It Must Be Built Again. THE WRITING PROPHETS WROTE MESSAGES AND WARNINGS FOR OUR TIME ALSO Some prophets primarily gave messages for their contemporaries, and they left no written messages for later generations to read and contemplate. However, prophets like Elijah, whose messages were not…
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What Is Best For Christians, More Free Enterprise Or More Socialism ?
WHAT OUTCOMES ARE BEST FOR TRUE BELIEVERS? Does the Word of God indicate which of the two systems is the best environment for true Christian growth? More socialism is basically giving people more handouts and people becoming more dependent on big government and its leaders for survival. Free enterprise is about individuals determining their own…
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Understanding The Administration Of Condemnation Versus The Administration of Righteousness ( IICor.3:9 )
Understanding The Administration Of Condemnation Versus The Administration of Righteousness ( IICor.3:9 ) WHAT IS PAUL TELLING US? IS HE CONDEMNING PARTS OF THE BIBLE? Obviously, Paul the Apostle is not undermining the Old Testament. See Acts 24:14. Then, exactly what is Paul conveying to believers? This is a scripture that one can easily misunderstand…
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