Biblical Teachings

Foundations for the Christian Life

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Foundations for the Christian Life Joshua 1:1-9 1 Now after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord it came to pass, that the Lord spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying, 2 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel. 3 Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses. 4 From the wilderness and this Lebanon even …

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Jordan rejects US proposal for confederation with the Palestinians

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Abbas would reportedly agree to confederation if it includes Israel; Jordan rejects Trump Administration efforts; Abbas: I support a triple confederation with Jordan and with Israel. I asked if the Israelis would agree to the offer.   Jordan rejected a proposal by the Trump Administration for a Jordanian-Palestinian confederation as part of a peace deal […]

Jesus Is Coming And Most Don’t Have A Clue

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Jesus Is Coming And Most Don’t Have A Clue By Grant Phillips As the world unravels and judgment day edges closer and closer, I am reminded of the world as it was prior to the Flood of Noah’s day. “And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.” (Genesis 6:5) If that doesn’t describe us in the here and now, then I would like to know what does. One thing, among others, I regret for my grand-children is that they did not …

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Calm, Wise, and Confident

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Calm, Wise, and Confident Esther 5:1-3 5 Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king’s house, over against the king’s house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the gate of the house. 2 And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favour in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched …

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How can God at the same time be perfectly loving and perfectly just?

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How can God at the same time be perfectly loving and perfectly just? Reconciling God’s Love and Justice Psalm 33:4-5 4 For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth. 5 He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. Some people reject the message of salvation because they are offended by the Bible’s description of God’s wrath. Even believers can struggle to reconcile the Lord’s love and justice. How can He at the same time be perfectly loving and perfectly just? In an attempt to come …

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Wait . . . and Listen

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Wait . . . and Listen Esther 4:12-17 (KJV) 12 And they told to Mordecai Esther’s words. 13 Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king’s house, more than all the Jews. 14 For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this? 15 Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer, 16 …

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Results of Waiting

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Results of Waiting Esther 4:12-17 12 And they told to Mordecai Esther’s words. 13 Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king’s house, more than all the Jews. 14 For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this? 15 Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer, 16 Go, gather together all …

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On mine arm shall they trust.”—Isaiah 51:5

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On mine arm shall they trust.”—Isaiah 51:5. IN seasons of severe trial, the Christian has nothing on earth that he can trust to, and is therefore compelled to cast himself on his God alone. When his vessel is on its beam-ends, and no human deliverance can avail, he must simply and entirely trust himself to the providence and care of God. Happy storm that wrecks a man on such a rock as this! O blessed hurricane that drives the soul to God and God alone! There is no getting at our God sometimes because of the multitude of our friends; but …

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