PRECEPTS ON HOW THE SPIRITUALLY MATURE CAN WOLF-PROOF THEIR CHURCHES True churches will become targets of wolves; therefore we must train leaders within the congregations on how to counter them. These seven principles are obviously overlapping and interconnected but helpful to prepare and protect believers. 1. ALL MATURE BRETHREN MUST KNOW THAT THE…
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The Value and Struggle for True Christian Leadership – Part 2
THE APOSTLE PAUL'S LEADERSHIP ADVICE TO HIS SUCCESSORS Timothy was Paul's primary successor in his missionary work to the gentile world. Paul realized that the younger man would be around, hopefully, for many years afterwards. Therefore the training of Timothy was crucial. 1 Timothy 4:12, “Let no one despise your youth, but be…
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The Value and Struggle for True Christian Leadership – Part I
THE APOSTLE PAUL'S BATTLE TO SAVE THE CORINTHIAN CHURCH One critical example is the struggle to maintain true leadership in Corinth. In order to fully understand the books of Corinth in the Bible, one must better see the full context. Because of false apostles that crept in after Paul's departure, he is forced to…
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Who Is the Beast of the End of this Age? (Part 2)
DANIEL DESCRIBES THE FINAL EVIL DICTATOR Before he is destroyed by a returning Christ and His saints, he will exalt himself beyond measure. Daniel 11:36, “And the king will do his pleasure; he will put himself on high, lifting himself over every god, and saying things to be wondered at against the God of gods;”…
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Who Is the Beast of the End of this Age ?
THE BOOKS OF DANIEL AND REVELATION REVEAL HIS NATURE This end of the age-of-Satan dictator is described in Apocalyptic Biblical books as quite a dastardly, sneaky person. Let us review in advance his characteristics. Note how this little horn is depicted: Daniel 7:7-8, “After this I saw...a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, exceedingly strong. It…
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Does The Bible State That Christians Really Have To Do Nothing?
DOES THE BOOK OF ROMANS STATE THAT BELIEVERS NEED ONLY SPEAK TO BE SAVED ? Does the Apostle Paul state in Romans 10:13 that all a believer has to do is call out the name of Jesus to be saved? Is it sort of like a magic word or phrase needed for salvation? Is this…
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How Believers Can Handle Bible Difficulties and Rightly Defy Critics
USING PROOF OF THE DEITY AND INFALLIBILITY OF THE BIBLE AS GIVENS The natural starting point of the surety of the inspiration and existence of a super natural Being allows for a solid foundation. The complexity and obvious design of everything in our universe proves the existence of a designer, creator God. The complexity of…
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Malachi’s Challenge : Do You Really Love God?
THE PEOPLE OF GOD QUESTION WHY THEY ARE NOT BLESSED Malachi's Strong Warning for Israelite's who doubted God's Love is shocking! The last Prophet gave some startling messages to the returnees about their love for the most high God. God loves His people even when they are misguided. The people were not appreciating or feeling…
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Is This The Only Chance For Salvation? The Three Resurrections
SURELY THIS IS NOT THE ONLY DAY OF SALVATION God in His fairness, has another time period for most to gain salvation because most in this age, are allowed to be deceived by Satan. This period is often referred to as the day of salvation when all get a fair chance to repent. One cannot…
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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 gentile believers. Other scholars assert the obvious truth that these Holy Days were observed by the early church. Then they were in later centuries, replaced by worldly days. Were…
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