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May 02
Old Law, New Law, Both, or Neither?
When General Sam Houston defeated the Mexican General Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto, the Texans were no longer under subjection to the laws of Mexico. Although, no doubt, copies of that law were still in their land, they were now to be under the new law of the Republic of Texas.When Jesus …
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Apr 25
TO APPLAUD OR NOT TO APPLAUD IN WORSHIP
To “profane” something is to take that which is holy and treat it as common. This is the reason I don’t applaud in worship unto God.Worship to the Almighty, Eternal, Sovereign God is unique, in a class by itself. (1) Only in the Lord’s Supper do we eat a meal that is not designed to …
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Apr 18
EXTENDING KINDNESS
Kindness is the oil that takes the friction out of life. God would have us to be kind toward others. He commands us, “Put on therefore, as the elect of God…kindness” (Col. . 3:12). We are to be kind to our brethren in Christ (Rom. 12:10) as well as total strangers. (See example in Acts …
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Apr 11
THE LORD’S CHURCH
It is the heart’s desire1 of the members of the Lord’s church2 to glorify God3 by living obediently4 to His5 every Word6, and strive7 to save the lost8 by teaching the soul-saving Gospel9 and living the light-shining example.10 1Matt 22:37 Jesus said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, …
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Apr 04
THE IMPORTANCE OF EXPEDIENCY
In the Bible, there are commands which are specific and there are commands which are generic. That is, sometimes God not only tells us WHAT to do, He also tells us HOW to do it. Such is a specific command. An example of this is the command to baptize. We are told what to do …
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Mar 28
Acts 22:16 and Baptism
Saul, whose name was later changed to Paul, was a persecutor of the church. Upon one such crusade, as he was on his way to Damascus, Jesus appeared to him in a great light. The confrontation convinced Saul that Jesus was indeed the Christ. In deep remorse, Saul neither ate nor drank for three days. …
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Mar 22
THE INSPIRATION OF THE BIBLE
When pollsters survey a population with the question, “Do you believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God?” the majority (in this country) answer “Yes.” However, when asked of their idea regarding its inspiration, the replies are quite diverse: “In thought, but not in word;” “Some of it is, but some of it isn’t;” …
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Mar 15
“PRE-PICKED”
A certain college had two geography teachers. As each received a list of their students before the new classes met, the first teacher went through the list assigning each student a final grade of either passing or failing. However, the second teacher made a list of class requirements (weekly tests, a grading scale, mid-term and …
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Mar 08
THE BIBLE and THE CHURCH
TERMS. The church (which means: “called out”) is called out of darkness into light (1 Peter 2:9- 10). The church is also called: Kingdom (Colossians 1:13); body (1 Corinthians 12:27); household (1Timothy 3:15); bride of Christ (Romans 7:21); and more. THE BEGINNING OF THE CHURCH. In Ephesians 3:10-11, it is clear that the church was …
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Mar 01
DESCRIPTION OF THE JUDGEMENT
The sobering words of a song which is often sung are these: “There’s a Great Day coming, a Great Day coming, There’s a Great Day coming by and by.” The renown statesman Daniel Webster, upon being asked for the most sobering thought he ever had, replied: “To stand before God at judgment.” Indeed, this ought …
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