Biblical Teachings

John 8:1-11 8 Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. 2 And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. 3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, 4 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. 5 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? 6 This they said, tempting him, that they …

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Romans 8:38-39 “For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” The Apostle Paul goes to great lengths in this passage to comfort his readers regarding their security in Christ. For those who have come to Christ with true repentance, these verses provide assurance, hope and strength. In your own life, have you personally been persuaded that neither death nor …

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When the day is dark and lonely, Don’t forget to pray; Prayer will make your pathway brighter, Drive the clouds away. For your tender heav’nly Father Listens when you call, And in loving wisdom answers, Trust Him for it all Breathe out all your joys and sorrows In His listening ear; Is your way a maze before you? He will make it clear. Walking thus, and talking with Him In communion blest, “In the secret of His presence,” He will give you rest. When the sun is brightly shining On your pilgrim way, Let the Savior share your gladness, Don’t …

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By Eric M. Pazdziora I think I finally figured out what Christmas trees are really about. A while ago I found a blog article on the subject of our friend Mr. Tannenbaum. Apparently (the author observed) some folks believe that Christmas trees are pagan symbols that the church has adopted in sinful syncretism. They appeal to Scriptures such as Jeremiah 10 to support the idea: the passage describes trees being chopped down, decorated with precious metals, and worshiped by pagans (“A-ha!” chorus the neo-Scrooges). Knowing a bit about interpreting Scripture in context, I smelled an opportunity to cry “Humbug!” True, …

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Psalms 3:1-8 The third psalm is a psalm of David when he was fleeing from Absalom. Going over the Mount of Olives and out towards the Judean wilderness on news that Absalom was coming with an army from Hebron. And David pours out his heart to the Lord. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me ( Psalms 3:1 ). Absalom had been able to gather much of Judah against David. Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God ( Psalms 3:2 ). God …

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Theorists and the Psychological Theories That Have Destroyed American Culture and Christianity For decades we have known the destructive effect of psychology and its gurus have had on European and American morality, but the full extent of what it has done to our people is just beginning to bear fruit. Its influence is pervasive in the media, education, the field of medicine, counseling, and in the church. What have some of the theorists really done and what have they taught that has so blunted the teaching of Scriptural morals? Below is a review of what some of the pioneer teachers …

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Evangelical Christians have traditionally been strong supporters of Israel and the Jewish people. Their support can no longer be taken for granted. There is now a strong movement to undermine evangelical support for Israel – and it is gaining momentum. I. Evangelicals Changing Sides Evangelical Christians have traditionally been strong supporters of Israel and the Jewish people. Their support can no longer be taken for granted. There is now a strong movement to undermine evangelical support for Israel – and it is gaining momentum. Film Series Jan 1, 2016 Christian anti-Zionism, I. EVANGELICALS CHANGING SIDES II. CHRISTIAN ANTI-ZIONISTS: IN THEIR …

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Dr. Mike Murphy It had been a trying year.  Retirement had not brought the golden years that are promised.  Her husband, Bill, had faced heart problems.  And although his health was now great again, the medical costs had eaten away at their retirement nest egg.  What had once been envisioned as a time of travel and enjoyment, had now become a time of budgets and counting pennies. But through it all, she was grateful.  The love of her life was still with her, and every dollar in the world come not bring her the happiness she found each day as …

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Reflections How does one receive revelation from God? Does reading the Bible impart to us revelation from God in a way that will transform us into the image of Christ? Reading the Bible is essential – because it contains all of God’s revelation of Himself to man. But that alone isn’t the way, for some of the biggest heretics read the Bible. It is entirely possible to memorize the Bible and yet have no faith in Christ. How about praying? Also essential. But people in cults pray and remain deceived. How about meditation? Can we sit in a trace, clear …

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Romans 8:29-31 (KJV) 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? How tempting it is to think we need very little improvement. Ask around, and you’ll hear many people concede they could probably use a …

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The Magi As part of the birth of Jesus we read an account in Matthew’s Gospel of Herod the king of Judea receiving some people from an eastern land who were alerted that the true “King of the Jews” had been born. As a result of their visit Herod and the general population of Jerusalem were threatened. Just who were these people and why was Herod threatened? God was bringing His long awaited Messiah to the earth and the ungodly were going to try but would not be able to stop His plan. Matthew 2:1–12 Now when Jesus was born …

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Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV) 21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. 23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. 24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. 25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and …

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By Jim Allen Have you ever tried to imagine how you can be in fellowship with Christ one minute and in a squabble the next? How is it possible to switch back and forth between two natures with such ease? Or are we in both natures at the same time? What divine mechanism is at work to split the mind between two realities, causing confusion and struggle one minute and joy and the assurance of God’s love the next? Before going much further, look at the drawing below. The real you in the drawing is split between two kingdoms. You …

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OBSERVE how positively the prophet speaks. He doth not say, “I hope, I trust, I sometimes think, that God hath pleaded the causes of my soul”; but he speaks of it as a matter of fact not to be disputed. “Thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul.” Let us, by the aid of the gracious Comforter, shake off those doubts and fears which so much mar our peace and comfort. Be this our prayer, that we may have done with the harsh croaking voice of surmise and suspicion, and may be able to speak with the clear, melodious voice …

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