Year: 2018

THE CROSS: SYMBOL OF SUPREME LOVE

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When we consider all that Jesus endured on the cross for our sake, we realize that no greater love exists. THE CROSS: SYMBOL OF SUPREME LOVE John 10:18 (KJV) 18 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. Many people wear a cross because it symbolizes the Christian faith. But few fully grasp the depth of love that it represents. The cross stands for what is arguably history’s most painful method of …

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“Whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting” Micah 5:2

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“Whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting” Micah 5:2 The Lord Jesus had goings forth for his people as their representative before the throne, long before they appeared upon the stage of time. It was “from everlasting” that he signed the compact with his Father, that he would pay blood for blood, suffering for suffering, agony for agony, and death for death, in the behalf of his people; it was “from everlasting” that he gave himself up without a murmuring word. That from the crown of his head to the sole of his foot he might sweat …

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The Foundation of Wisdom

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Acknowledging God as the rightful ruler over our life and obeying Him will lead to acquiring real wisdom. Proverbs 9:7-12 “He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself, And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself. 8 Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you; Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. 9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. 10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is …

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Khamenei Advisor Ali Akbar Velayati: ‘Our Presence In The Region Is Inevitable; We Will Continue This Process, So As To Become The Most Decisive Force In The Region’

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02/26/2018 Speaking on February 1, 2018 in Mashhad, at the Conference for Support of the Palestinian Intifada, Ali Akbar Velayati, senior advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, responded to Iranian critics of the regime who, during last month’s uprising, protested against Iran’s involvement in various battlefronts in the Middle East. Addressing an audience of students, he stated that Iran would maintain its involvement and presence in the region, in order to thwart the plots of Israel and the U.S., among other goals. The following are his main points, as reported by the Iranian news agencies ISNA and Fars. According …

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EU, Arab League: Jerusalem must be a joint capital

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European Union and Arab League countries call for Jerusalem to be the joint capital of Israel and a future Palestinian state. Elad Benari, 27/02/18  European Union (EU) and Arab League countries on Monday called for Jerusalem to be the joint capital of Israel and a future Palestinian state, The Associated Press reported. Speaking after talks between EU and Arab League foreign ministers, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said that the “special status and character of the city must be preserved.” She added the two blocs “see eye to eye” that there can only be a two-state solution to the conflict, with Israel …

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Genesis Message 76 Pharaoh Dreams & Joseph Interprets

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In this video Dr Woodhead discusses Joseph who was prepared by Potiphar and others close to Pharaoh as to protocol before his appearance before the king. So Pharaoh begins his discourse with Joseph by relating the failure of his magicians and soothsayers to successfully interpret the dreams. Then he lets Joseph know that it has been said of him “when thou hearest a dream thou canst interpret it.” Joseph knowing God says, “It is not in me: God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.” Joseph is not saying the dream will be to his liking, just that he will …

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DEATH…PRECIOUS?

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PSALM 116:15 _________________________________________ “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints .” DEATH…PRECIOUS? How can death be a consolation of a welcomed experience? Death is man’s most feared and dreaded enemy. I once knew a person who feared death so much that he would not drive down a street where there was a cemetery for fear that death would visit him sooner. The world has good reason to be tortured by the thought of death. Non-Christians are petrified of death because they must yield to its relentless advances. Yet, how then can death be precious …

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OVERCOMING HABITUAL SIN

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OVERCOMING HABITUAL SIN Titus 2:11-14 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Sin does not play favorites. It works its way into everyone’s life without regard to age, race, or …

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Parable Of The Sower

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Parable Of The Sower By Grant Phillips The Parable of the Sower is found in Matthew 13:3-23; Mark 4:1-20 and Luke 8:4-15. I will be using the Matthew account. At this point in our Lord’s ministry He began speaking to the people in parables. Have you ever wondered why? The disciples did. At first He was speaking plainly, and then all of a sudden He starts speaking in parables. Beginning at verse ten we read, “And the disciples came and said to Him, “Why do You speak to them in parables?” Jesus responded by saying, “… To you it has …

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A Debt Paid in Full

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God the Father sent His Son Jesus to shed His blood on the cross in payment for the sin debt we owed A Debt Paid in Full Colossians 2:13-14 13 And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses, 14 having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us. And He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. Mankind has a debt problem. In the physical world, our desire for a …

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Failure to Grow in Christ

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This section of text says that there are many more concepts or doctrines regarding Christianity and the Lord Jesus which the apostle wants to speak to this audience but they are not ready for them. They have chosen a path of slow or no growth in their faith which is called sanctification. By the end of the first century this laziness regarding growth in Christ had become so apparent that Jesus told the apostle John to write about this to the Church at Ephesus as part of the book of Revelation. The letters to the churches of Asia in Revelation …

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Forgive One Another

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Gracethrufaith Question of the Day: Q. I see in your discussion of forgiveness that a person does not have to repent for us to forgive them. But in the case of us and God, we must repent to receive forgiveness. Why is this not the same? How can the person receive forgiveness from another if they don’t think they have done anything wrong or allow pride to keep them from asking for it. I have a couple of people in my life that continually hurt me in horrible ways, and I have as little contact with them as possible, but I …

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