Jul 31
“Joan of Arc” is a classic example of how a television program is able to get viewers to believe in something that just isn’t so. The program continually portrays Joan’s claim that God was leading her by means of the appearing of a saint Catherine. Since this was based upon a “true” story, such no …
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Jul 24
Not all churches are of which you can simply “just go” (cf., Ephesus, Rev. 2:5; Sardis, Rev. 3:2b-3; Laodicea, Rev. 3:16-17). Choosing a congregation is a crucial decision because you will become a part of that congregation and will eventually become what it is –and if it is a church that has been rejected of …
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Jul 17
NOTE: In a Sunday high school class I taught in Harrah, we had been reviewing, discussing and replying to various denominational tracts that are passed out in our area. It is impressive and encouraging to read the work of those youth. Included in this bulletin are some of the replies I kept which were made …
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Jul 03
Everyone agrees that the Holy Spirit is somehow involved in converting the soul. However, not all agree as to how. Many believe that the Holy Spirit exerts some power directly upon them to get them to be saved. Others believe differently. Since the Bible has the answers to all religious questions (2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 …
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Jun 19
While the terror of God is the beginning point and foundation of the reverential fear of God, the terror of God is to quickly yield to the reverential fear of God. This is observed in Exodus 20:18-20 when God manifested His immeasurable might which caused the people to tremble. Yet, God was using this manifestation …
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Jun 12
Reverential fear is the disposition of heart that motivates a man to desirously reverence God, His authority, love and obey His commands and hate and shun all forms of evil. “This ‘fear of Jeh[ovah]’ is manifested in keeping God’s commandments, walking in His ways, doing His will, avoiding sin, etc. (Ex 20:20; Dt 6:13,24; 2 …
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Jun 05
Matthew 10:28 and Luke 12:4,5 are two of many verses which make clear that a dreadful fear is used by the Lord to motivate man to proper ethical conduct. “And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more they can do. But …
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May 29
A world renowned comedian, in seeking to obtain obedience from his “son,” told him, “I brought you into the world; and I can also take you out!” It is no secret, human beings are motivated to a desired behavior by fear. Children obey parents for fear of chastisement (Prov. 22:15); Civilians fear law enforcement (Rom. …
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May 22
NOTE: Marion’s second edition to his flood book is in the hands of the printers and, hopefully, will be available soon. It is simply outstanding. Below is its Forward. –Gary Our planet contains numerous mystifying features such as: flash-frozen animals and plants in tropical surroundings found within deep ice of the far north; thick, multiple …
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May 12
Using the preceding rules of the previous series of articles, coupled with diligent study, a reader of the Bible will find no real contradictions. However, (without the rules and study) the Bible does appear to contain contradictions. Why is this the case? Couldn’t God have had the writers write in such a way so as …
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