Year: 2018

The Unseen Life

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Reflections The Unseen Life The wind blows where it wills, and you hear the sound thereof, but cannot tell from where it comes, and where it goes: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. (John 3:8) The conversation Jesus had with Nicodemus is one with a man who had no frame of reference for the spiritual realm. Jesus tried to tell him, “Unless you are born from above you cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3) But he even interpreted this on a natural level. Finally, Jesus gives the above description to him of the nature …

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Jephthah’s Daughter

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In Judges chapter 11, we read of the account of Jephthah. Recognising his need for divine intervention to win the war against the Ammonites, he made a vow to the LORD: “And Jephthah made a vow to the LORD and said, ‘If you will give the Ammonites into my hand, then whatsoever comes out from the doors of my house to meet me when I return in peace from the Ammonites shall be the LORD’s, and I will offer it up for a burnt offering.’” – Judges 11:30-31 Unfortunately, to Jephthah’s shock, it was his daughter, his only child, who …

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The Fool :: By Grant Phillips

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There has always been wickedness in the world, but without question it is increasing rapidly in these last days prior to our Lord’s return. In this country, decent people are no longer safe at their work place, in their church gatherings, at a restaurant, in the schools, walking down a street, and even in their own home. Every crime imaginable is being committed by lawless heathen, largely due to our spineless justice system administered by Godless politicians. The entertainment industry is the mother of filth that is openly and brazenly regurgitated upon mindless citizens. No sexual act or vile word …

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Consequences of Unforgiveness

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It may feel natural to pull away from hurtful people, but Scripture tells us to pardon them Consequences of Unforgiveness Hebrews 12:14-15 14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 15 Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; Scripture stresses the importance of pardoning those who have offended us. While it may feel natural to pull away from hurtful people, refusing to forgive has consequences far worse than the pain of being wronged. Unforgiveness …

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Hold Fast 

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Hold Fast Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end….for we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end. (Heb. 3:6,14) The context of Hebrews 3 is not salvation – but of taking possession of our inheritance in Christ. Hebrews 3 is actually God’s own commentary on the events of Numbers 13 and 14, when Israel would not enter or possess the land. You will note the words, “hold fast.” Those …

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Crucified WITH Christ

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Reflections Crucified WITH Christ Paul, the apostle certainly knew that Jesus Christ was crucified FOR him. The fact that Jesus died FOR us – tasted death for every person – is an absolute fact and the foundation of the redemption. But it is precisely because Christ died FOR us that Paul was able to make this statement: I am crucified with Christ. (Gal. 2:20) If Jesus merely died FOR us, then we could be legally forgiven. But our old man in Adam would not be crucified in Him. The body of sin would not be destroyed. (Rom. 6:6) That means …

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What is Christianity?

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What is Christianity? Of all of the numerous passages that could be presented as a short definition of Christianity, perhaps the best one is found in Colossians: Christ in you, the hope of glory. (Col 1:27) Christianity is CHRIST IN US, or if you prefer, Paul often speaks of US being IN CHRIST. These are the same Truth. There is certainly much that could be added as to how Christ comes to dwell in the believer, and of the Christian walk that emerges from His presence in us. But in the end, our personal Christianity is founded upon whether Christ …

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PEACE BEYOND COMPREHENSION

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No matter what harsh circumstances may challenge our faith, peace that is grounded in Christ cannot be broken. PEACE BEYOND COMPREHENSION Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV) 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Once, after I gave a sermon on peace, a woman came up to speak with me on the status of her son, who’d been in a terrible accident. Doctors had given him little chance …

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Religion and Salvation – by Jack Kinsella

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Religion and Salvation – by Jack Kinsella At Babel, God deliberately confused the languages of men and dispersed them into different nations. The purpose, according to Genesis, was to prevent them from all coming under the authority of a single dictator, as happened under Nimrod. “And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.” (Genesis 11:6) Denominationalism is the spiritual equivalent, ensuring that one powerful leader couldn’t take over Christianity and lead the true …

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Truly Wise Men

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Truly Wise Men Dr. Mike Murphy Church can teach us many valuable lessons, sometimes it can even teach us those lessons in the most unusual of places. At an early age I learned one of these valuable lessons at church, the importance of thermal underwear! Anyone who has been a part of a living nativity knows exactly what I mean! Stand in the freezing night wind for a few hours in an outfit that is actually nothing more than an oversized cotton dress, and your mind will soon begin to ponder just how wise these men were! The invention of …

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Our Best Friend Is Jesus

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Jesus is our Creator, Savior, and Lord, but we should also remember He is our friend Our Best Friend Is Jesus John 15:9-17 9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have …

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HE HAS PRAYED FOR YOU

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_______________________________________________ LUKE 22:31-32 ________________________________________________ “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren. ” HE HAS PRAYED FOR YOU It’s not the most comforting thing to realize that Satan is dedicated to shutting us down as Christians. Now that he has lost us to the love of God, there is only one thing that the old devil can seek to do to you. He’s not about to let you be used by …

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