INTRODUCTION AND MAJOR THEMES OF THE BOOK OF COLOSSIANS The first half of this epistle by Paul, concerns the doctrinal poisons that threatened this congregation that had never seen him in person. He explains that Christ is the head of the church and all things must focus on Him. Jesus's headship is vital. …
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Galatians: The Most Misunderstood Book in the Bible Explained (Part Two)
UNDERSTANDING MATURE, FREE OBEDIENCE TO THE LAW Paul writes that believers are no longer under the school master –– we can now obey God with mature liberty. We should obey in the spirit of the law, which is greater than the letter. The law is obviously a good thing when administered fairly with flexibility and…
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Galatians: The Most Misunderstood Book in The Bible Explained (Part One)
WHAT WERE THE FORCES UNDERMINING THE APOSTLE PAUL'S GROUPS? Paul's letter to the Galatian congregations is a response to those who were poisoning the gospel message. To understand this epistle one must understand the attackers. The Judaizing party came behind Paul's missionary work in a stealthy fashion after he left each town. They inserted teachers…
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The Biblical Historian, Luke the Apostle, Reveals the Actual Birth Period of Jesus
BE KIND AND RELAXED AT X-MAS BY KNOWING THE REAL BIRTH DATE OF CHRIST A true believer should relax and treat the day like any other day. No shopping frenzy is necessary. Why? Because the methodical historian Apostle leaves us evidence that X-mas is not a sacred day to God. As a good historian,…
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The Powerful Last Chapter of the Bible: Revelation 22 And Its Warning
CLOSURE OF THE PROCESS OF BRINGING MANY SONS TO GLORY God revealed to the Apostle John, colorfully, the closing of the salvation process for all men and women in this last chapter. Using the tree of life mechanism to convey immortality to mankind, all who remain faithful will be healed of mortality. Revelation 22:2-4, “In…
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Defining True, Powerful Faith in Christ: The Epistle of the Apostle James
FAITH WITHOUT ACTIONS CANNOT BE CALLED REAL FAITH The Apostle James is clear and straight forward in declaring that a believer must look to God through His laws and act accordingly. A true believer must not only listen to God but act. A person's actions reveal what he really believes. James 1:21-22, “Therefore lay aside…
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Blessing of Thankfulness and the Curse of Ingratitude: Thanksgiving 2024
America has a lot to be thankful for, including the election and it is still –– in spite of the current recession –– the best economy in the world among large nations. Why did the Pilgrims launch the greatest nation on Earth shortly after arriving in the New World? They tremendously appreciated the opportunity…
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A Crucial Problem with the Idea of an Ever Burning Hell: The Uncalled
HELL FIRE TORTURE AS A DOCTRINE IS A DISASTER FOR BILLIONS Most churches believe that those in other religions are in hell fire, suffering eternally as soon as they pass away. This is obviously cruel. We all would have to admit, regardless of whatever faith, that the majority of mankind is deceived and headed toward…
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The Distortion of Truth in an Age of Propaganda and Spin
THE DEVIL IS THE FATHER OF LIES When the Devil speaks his native language –– it is comprised of lies. The 20th century is the century of genocides and propaganda by evil governments and their media lackeys. The communists killed 100 million of their own citizens in evil purges (see footnote). Huge propaganda campaigns…
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The Holy Days: A Guide to God’s Plan of Salvation
THE HOLY DAYSWHY THE BIBLICAL HOLY DAYS ARE A GUIDE TO GOD'S PLAN OF SALVATION PASSOVER AND FIRST UNLEAVENED BREAD MEAL **GOD PASSES OVER OUR SINS BECAUSE WE ARE UNDER THE PROTECTIVE BLOOD OF THE LAMB OF GOD, JESUS. NOTE JOHN 1:29&36 AND JOHN 3:16 and LUKE 22:1&7. ** (THE N.T. PASSOVER – OR LORD'S SUPPER…
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