The Significance and Meaning of the Title, Jesus Christ the Lamb of God. John the Baptist gave Jesus this title. It had awesome meaning for the Israelites who understood the scriptures. See John 1:29, 36 for details. The people knew the importance of the Passover Lamb. It is the most sacred of ceremonies for them…
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Warning take the New Testament Passover in a Worthy Manner with Meditation
Pod Prep Self Examination Passover Requirement A VERY SERIOUS WARNING REGARDING THE NEW TESTAMENT PASSOVER SERVICES Paul warned that the Corinthians’ Passover Service is doing more harm than good even though it is required. Why? They were not taking it with the appropriate gravity. They did not show proper appreciation for this awesome sacrifice. See…
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Understanding the Parable of the Unjust Stewart Luke 16
UNJUST OR DISHONEST STEWARD The parable of the Unjust Stewart the Deeper Meanings: THE CONTEXTUAL BACKGROUND OF STEWARDSHIP IN JESUS TIMES It was illegal in Israel to charge interest on loans and especially to the poor which would keep them mired in PERPETUAL financial servitude and poverty. See Exodus 22:25. The wealthy found a way…
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THE THREE RESURRECTIONS THEME OF THE NEW TESTAMENT GOSPEL
Three Resurrections-The Theme of the New Testament 3-6-15 THE HEAVEN AND HELL MYTHS MISLEADS MANY FROM THE TRUE THEME OF THE GOSPEL John 3:13 and Acts 2:34 clearly state that no one has gone to heaven including great Bible heroes of the past. Christians will be resurrected at the second coming of Christ. This clear…
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Liberty within God's Laws and the Danger of Legalism
Liberty within God’s Laws and Dangers of Legalism: FREEDOM WITHIN THE LAW, NOT FREEDOM FROM THE LAW Freedom and liberty exist for those who live within the moral laws of God especially the Ten Commandments. Paul says in Gal 2:21 that no one can be saved by the law. We are saved by grace, otherwise…
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The Spirit of the Anti-Christ What and Who is It ?
2-20-15 The Spirit of the Anti-Christ What Is It? THE SPIRIT OF THE ANTI-CHRIST IS NOT JUST AN ENDTIME PHENOMENON Because of the unique challenges of false teachers in John’s day (90A.D.) this apostle is the only one to use the term Anti-Christ. See I John 2:18-23. John is talking about the last days, the…
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IS VALENTINE'S DAY WARM AND INNOCENT ?
Pod Prep Valentine’s Day 2015 IT ALL SEEMS SO WARM AND INNOCENT WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? Valentine's Day seems so innocent. It is all about showing "love," giving a card or flowers or chocolates to a loved one. What is there not to like about all of this, right? Wrong. Valentine's Day is big…
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SOME OF THE ROLE OF THE FALSE PROPHET ARE DONE BY THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA
James and Natalie Ricks THE MAIN STREAM MEDIA AS FALSE PROPHETS Lies in the media, grossly unfair coverage and double standards are undermining America. Will we soon see a mad atomic weapons race in the volatile Middle East as a result of a media cover up of a dangerous, imaginary, Iranian Deal? Many young men,…
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DOES THE ACTS 15 CONFERENCE DO AWAY WITH THE OLD TESTAMENT LAWS FOR GENTILES?
POD PREP FOR 1-30-15 DOES THE ACTS 15 CONFERENCE DO AWAY WITH THE OLD TESTAMENT LAWS FOR GENTILES? CULTURAL PREJUDICES WERE NOT UNDERSTOOD OR TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION Most people think that Acts 15 did away with Old Testament Laws for non-Jewish Christians. They do not investigate the context of Acts 15 nor understand the…
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CHRIST FULFILLED THE LAW WHAT THIS MEANS FOR BELIEVERS
Pod Prep CHRIST FULFILLED THE LAW, WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR BELIEVERS? CHRIST FULFILLED THE LAW BY PAYING THE PENALTY FOR US SO WE CAN BE MORE LIKE HIM To fulfill a law, one must obey a law or pay the penalty for disobedience. Christ fulfilled the Law by paying mankind’s entire penalty (death) for…
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