Biblical Teachings

A Burden or a Bridge

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Adversity can be a burden we carry or a bridge to our transformation. How do you view it? A Burden or a Bridge 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves; 8 we are pressed on every side, yet not straitened; perplexed, yet not unto despair; 9 pursued, yet not forsaken; smitten down, yet not destroyed; 10 always bearing about in the body the dying of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus may be manifested in our body. 11 For …

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“Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands.” Isaiah 49:16

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“Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands.” Isaiah 49:16 No doubt a part of the wonder which is concentrated in the word “Behold,” is excited by the unbelieving lamentation of the preceding sentence. Zion said, “The Lord hath forsaken me, and my God hath forgotten me.” How amazed the divine mind seems to be at this wicked unbelief! What can be more astounding than the unfounded doubts and fears of God’s favoured people? The Lord’s loving word of rebuke should make us blush; he cries, “How can I have forgotten thee, when I have graven thee …

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Revelation Message 73 Great White Throne Judgment

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Once Satan is released he will deceive the unbelievers who are living at that time. The expression; Gog and Magog points to the level of deception similar to the pretribulation invasion of Israel that is yet future to us in August 2009.The similarity is that this too will be an invasion of Israel. The invasion will be on The Holy Mountain of Israel. Once the armies arrive at the Millennial Jerusalem they will be quickly dispersed by fire out of Heaven, which will destroy them. Then the instigator, Satan will be cast into his final destination, The Lake of Fire. …

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The Trial – by Jack Kinsella

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The Trial – by Jack Kinsella Mankind is a mystery to the angels. The Bible says that God has charged them with ministering to men on this earth in this life with the understanding that men will judge them in the world to come. One of the purposes for the creation of man, according to Scripture, was the instruction of angels. “Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from …

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Vice Gripped, But Not Squeezed Of Hope!

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Vice Gripped, But Not Squeezed Of Hope! Dr. Mike Murphy “Vice is a monster of so frightful mien, As to be hated needs but to be seen; Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace.” Through the years, I have often used this quote from An Essay On Man by Alexander Pope. In thirty-two words, he describes with definition what it would take most of us pages to define. Pope speaks of the wickedness we see around us, and how obvious it is to see that wickedness. He goes on to speak of …

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Set Free

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Set Free Job 42:1-11 42 Then Job answered the Lord, and said, 2 I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee. 3 Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not. 4 Hear, I beseech thee, and I will speak: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me. 5 I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee. 6 Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent …

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The Visitors

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The Visitors Dr. Mike Murphy Many did not know how to react as they saw them coming toward the door.  They watched as the father and his two young kids got out of a beat up old car, and made their way to the entrance of the small church.  You could tell by looking at them, they had done their best the make themselves look presentable. The youngest girl wore a simple, but well worn shirt and pants that seemed to barely fit.  The oldest girl, wore a dress that appeared to be a size or two too big. And …

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The Jagger Theory

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The Jagger Theory In 1968, you could not help but hear the music. Songs that we find ourselves humming today, blasted from every radio that year. Nah, Nah, Nah…, Nah, Nah, Nah…, Nah, Nah, Nah, Hey Jude, was heard from every house that a teenager lived in. Otis Redding could be heard as he sang from the docks of the bay. Koo-Koo-Ka-Choo became more than lyrics, popularizing a movie. Choppers roared as Born to be Wild blared. The world was taught about little green apples, and was told the busyness of the Harper Valley PTA. Kids were instructed to dance …

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A Profound Plan

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by Charles R. Swindoll Scriptures: Job 42:1–6 Job’s Confession 42 Then Job answered the Lord and said, 2 “I know that You can do all things, And that no purpose of Yours can be thwarted. 3 ‘Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?’ Therefore I have declared that which I did not understand, Things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.” 4 ‘Hear, now, and I will speak; I will ask You, and You instruct me.’ 5 “I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear; But now my eye sees You; 6 Therefore I …

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43 – Gods Messianic Kingdom

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In Hebrews 12:27 the final shaking of the Tribulation before the Second Coming will introduce a final unshakeable order. This is the Messianic Kingdom. The apostle is still quoting from the book of Haggai, yet once more, to illustrate how this applies. According to Haggai 2:6, in that final shaking, the old will pass away and the new will be brought in. This action will give the saints a wonderful place to live for all eternity. The application to the 1st century Jewish audience is that to go back to the Levitical system is to go back to something that …

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