Biblical Teachings

The Human Condition

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The Human Condition By S. Michael Houdmann, Got Questions Ministries Having a consistently biblical worldview is crucially important. As an example, our understanding of the human condition has a dramatic impact on how we understand what is happening in the world. Recent events in the USA and around the world clearly illustrate this. I don’t even need to name the events, as the same types of things will be happening no matter when this post is being read. What is the human condition? According to the Bible, the human condition is: There is no one righteous, not even one; there …

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“O that I knew where I might find Him!”—Job 23:3.

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“O that I knew where I might find Him!”—Job 23:3. IN Job’s uttermost extremity he cried after the Lord. The longing desire of an afflicted child of God is once more to see his Father’s face. His first prayer is not “O that I might be healed of the disease which now festers in every part of my body!” nor even “O that I might see my children restored from the jaws of the grave, and my property once more brought from the hand of the spoiler!” but the first and uppermost cry is, “O that I knew where I might …

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Living in Grace

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Living in Grace 2 Corinthians 5:17 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Before the apostle Paul’s conversion, if someone had suggested that he would impact the world for Jesus, he’d probably have laughed. In fact, his original goal was to rid the world of Christians (Acts 22:19-20). God’s grace can impact anyone; no sin is beyond the reach of His forgiveness. This amazing gift of redemption changes lives. Contrary to what many think, being a Christian does not mean adding good deeds …

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50 Reasons; Pre-Tribulation Rapture

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Originally posted in our Facebook Discussion board by Michael Houke.  A extensive but not exhaustive list of evidences from scripture on what appears to be the Pre-tribulation Rapture case.  It covers Historical, Nature of Tribulation, The Church, Imminency, The Holy Spirit, and contrasting the Second Coming with the Rapture. They are two separate events with two separate objectives.   See our Rapture Audio Series Session 01 is at the bottom of article. Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and [by] our gathering together unto him, That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by …

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45–Religious Obligations for Christians

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The apostle says to Remember your leaders. That is, all who had accurately spoken or preached the Word of God to them, whether apostles, evangelists, or pastors. “Think of their work in preaching the Word of God, and follow or imitate them in their faith.” We are to follow someone else’s example. However, only if they are speaking the truth about Jesus to us. We are to imitate their faith. We are not to follow mere men as our model and example in all things is Christ supreme. We should follow the clear genuine example of Christian teaching only where …

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Meanwhile

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Meanwhile By Andy Coticchio We are waiting, Lord, and not always patiently and obediently for Your soon return. We are waiting, faithfully and eagerly knowing You will return as You have said. We are waiting for the joy that we know we will have in Your eternal presence. Yet we know not the day nor time, and therefore, we often wait anxiously. So, what are we to do in the meantime? Just sitting around waiting is not what You had in mind for us. As Your children we can do many things: Praying: In all things, at all times, we …

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How Grace Changes Everything

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How Grace Changes Everything 1 Timothy 1:12-17 12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; 13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. 14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. 16 Howbeit for …

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No Mind Can Conceive It

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No Mind Can Conceive It In pardoning the sin, and in justifying the sinner, the penalty incurred and the obedience demanded must be met. The law must be honored, justice satisfied, holiness secured, and the righteousness, dignity, and glory of the moral Government of God displayed and magnified in the eyes of the whole universe. Let an ingenuous and thoughtful mind pause and enquire how could God exhibit His infinite abhorrence of sin, and vindicate the holiness of the law; how exact the stern penalty incurred by the one, and meet the unbending requirements of the other- by saving the sinner …

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Satan Corrupts Physical Humanity

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Daniel E. Woodhead Artist Unknown Introduction Our Lord Jesus told us that the conditions on this earth are going to be just as bad as they were before He destroyed the earth with a Flood many years ago: Matthew 24: 37 “37But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.” (KJV) In the first instance, God destroyed the earth by a flood. When Christ returns, the destructive means will be a fire, with nuclear weapons contributing to it. In both instances, the sin on the earth had degraded to the point …

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The Great Schism – by Hal Lindsey

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The Great Schism – by Hal Lindsey Is it just me or does it seem the mid-term elections will never end? It feels like the victories are being stolen from the victors — in slow motion and plain sight. With all the shenanigans being thrust upon us by those who lost yet another election, it’s extremely easy to get cynical, even angry. Especially at frustrating and discouraging times like these, it’s important to take some time to pause and reflect on God’s blessings in our lives. Not just for our benefit, but for His, too. I believe that few things …

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Biblical Demonology

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Many in the first four centuries of the Church, such as Lactantius and Augustine, wrote of the demons. This doctrine has fallen silent for nearly 1600 years except for a few obscure writers. With Adolph Hitler’s appearance and his known demonic influence the subject has received some attention by theologians. Paul Tillich, the liberal protestant German theologian, wrote of the demonic forces controlling modern history. It is most important to see what the Bible reveals about the demons and demonic forces. We have seen that sin was originated in Satan (Ezekiel 28: 15). He is a king with a kingdom …

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Born To Die

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Dr. Mike Murphy I keep looking out my window for the snow!  I could almost smell the fir and the pine. The fragrance and taste of the wassail filled my imagination. As I opened my e-mail and already saw all the Christmas ads, I just figured it had to be cold outside, with snow on the ground.  It seems like each year the Christmas ads come earlier and earlier.  I do like to joke about it, but it really does not bother me.  I love the Christmas season.  The feeling that fills the air, family and friends coming together, a …

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