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391. The Profound Psalm by Susan Hanson  
     I ran across a statement about Psalm 119 that got me curious, so in spite of the fact that I have read it before, I started reading and found it to be nothing short of profound this time.
     
     
392. Unwrapping the Gift of JOY by Susan Hanson  
     We see the word âjoyâ so often in the Bible and I just canât help but wonder what all is wrapped up in this little word. It sounds simple enough but I need to âunwrapâ this important package.
     
     
393. Me, A Drink Offering? by Susan Hanson  
     As the Feast of Tabernacles was approaching recently, I pondered upon the various sacrifices and offerings of the feasts YHWH told us to keep and the âDrink Offeringâ came to mind.
     
     
394. I Am a New Creation IN CHRIST by Michael Edwards  
     This is who you are IN CHRIST right now! Over 90 verses to print out and study.
     
     
395. The Rapture and the Church in the Book of Revelation, Part Two: The Chronology of Revelation by Robert Hawes  
     Part two in my series examining pretribulationist arguments about the church in the book of Revelation has to do with the chronology of Revelation. Specifically: what is the revelation and at what point in the book does the "future segment" begin? Understanding these things is critical to resolving misunderstandings that have arisen in regard to the book and its prophetic content.
     
     
396. The Problem with Drawing Conclusions from a Few Bible Proof Texts by Max Aplin  
     You will often hear someone quoting a few texts from the Bible and claiming to have proved a point. However, not all passages in Scripture should be interpreted according to the most natural sense of the words. So a few passages alone can potentially be misleading. If we are serious about learning truth from the Bible, we need to be balanced, careful and subtle when interpreting it.
     
     
397. Identifying the Rock in Matthew 16:18 by Max Aplin  
     In Matthew 16:18 the rock on which Jesus will build His church is Peter. However, this verse does not teach the Roman Catholic doctrine of papal succession. The best interpretation is that Jesus is using vivid language to tell Peter that He will use him greatly in the early stages of building His church.
     
     
398. Earthly Things versus Heavenly Things: Jesus talks with Nicodemus by Robert Hawes  
     While talking with the Pharisee Nicodemus, Jesus illustrated the new birth by comparing those who are born of the Spirit to the wind. What point was he trying to make here?
     
     
399. GUIDE HOW TO READ THE BIBLE by Eugene Lopatynsky  
     The purpose of any reading guide is to lead you rapidly into the more important materials available.
     
     
400. Leviticus 18:3 by Don Costello  
     Egypt and Canaan codified their immorality into their laws.
     
     
401. God's Knowledge of the Future Is Unlimited: A Brief Attempt to Refute the Error of Open Theism by Max Aplin  
     In the last few decades, a serious error has arisen in the church that has come to be known as 'open theism'. Open theists argue that, because we humans have free will, God cannot know for sure what our future actions will be. However, firstly, open theism contradicts various biblical passages. And secondly, the free will of people is logically compatible with Godïs complete knowledge of the future.
     
     
402. The Problems with Claiming to Interpret the Bible Literally by Max Aplin  
     There are many Christians who claim that their method of interpreting the Bible is to take it literally, without qualifying this in any way. There are two problems with this. First, the word ïliteralï is being used very differently from how almost all English speakers use it. And second, no Christian does in fact consistently take a plain-sense interpretation of Scripture. It is a mistake to simply assume that biblical end-times prophecies should be interpreted in the plain sense.
     
     
403. HOW WILL JESUS RETURN TO THE EARTH? by ralph jackson  
     Are we nearing the end of time? If you believe as I do that we are, how is Jesus going to return and what events are to happen to make us sure that we are close to the end?
     
     
     
     
404. Imagination Distorts Reality Myth and truth about Satan and Demons by Stephen Vattimo  
     A biblical look at myths and truths about Satan and demons
     
     
405. The Terumah (tithe) by Jon Fallows  
     A short explanation of the correct way the tithe should be understood
     
     
406. Is the Church Spiritual Israel? by Max Aplin  
     Dispensationalists can often be heard claiming that the Bible never portrays the church as spiritual Israel. In fact, it clearly portrays the church as spiritual Israel. God does not have distinct purposes for ethnic Israel and the church. But that does not mean that God has no unfinished business with ethnic Israel.
     
     
407. 2 KINGS 13:14 by Rev. Dr. Gerald J Olseski,Jr.  
     A bible verse.
     
     
408. Beware of Taking Genesis 1-3 Too Literally by Max Aplin  
     It is right for Christians to be distressed by godless theories of how the universe and human beings originated. But it is a mistake to think that one way to oppose these theories is to insist on a fully literal interpretation of Genesis 1-3. A close reading of these chapters demonstrates this. Christians should try to be balanced in their dealings with modern science.
     
     
409. Bible 7 THOU SHALT NOT MAKE UNTO THEE âANY LIKENESS OF ANY THING THAT IS IN HEAVEN ABOVE, OR THAT IS IN THE EARTH BENEATH, OR THAT IS IN THE WATER UNDER THE EARTH. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to themâ.Exod.20: 4-7 by Eugene Lopatynsky  
     âThou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or ANY LIKENESS of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous Godââ Exod.20:4-5
     
     
410. Bible 6: DOING NOTHING â THROUGH VAINGLORY, BUT IN LOWLINESS OF MIND EACH COUNTING OTHER BETTER THAN HIMSELF; Phil 2:3 SELF-ESTEEM GOT SATAN OUT OF HEAVEN. SELF-ESTEEM GOT ADAM AND EVE OUT OF PARADISE. by Eugene Lopatynsky  
     Nothing will take you away quicker from Christ Jesus than self-esteem. It got Satan out of heaven; it got Adam and Eve out of paradise. From it proceed most of the problems at work, most big wars, most marital arguments, most of kidsâ brutality to kids. Self-Esteem is the source and the cause âbullyingâ the weaker. Unlike sex, pride is insatiable, utterly selfish and increasingly arrogant. We all become victims of somebodyâs self-esteem. We need love.
     
     
411. Some Basics on the Trinity by Karl Kemp  
     I believe the Bible, especially the New Testament, clearly teaches the Trinity, with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit each being Deity in a totally full sense. I believe the Bible makes it equally clear that God the Father always has had and always will have the preeminent role in the Trinity.
     
     
412. Bible 5.FOR EVEN WHEN WE WERE WITH YOU, THIS WE COMMANDED YOU, THAT IF ANY WOULD NOT WORK, NEITHER SHOULD EAT. 2 Thes. 3:10 by Eugene Lopatynsky  
     For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should eat. For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. Thess 3: 10-11.
     
     
413. Bible 4. FOR THE WRATH OF MAN WORKETH NOT THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD. James 1: 20. ANGER â" never a good thing for man? by Eugene Lopatynsky  
     One way to avoid stomach ulcers, high blood pressure and strokes, terrible arguments (even homicide?), losing friends, perhaps even divorce â" is to control ANGER.
     For man, it is usually a trigger for violence and unwise decisions. What does God say?
     
     
     
414. The Bible Is Often Very Imprecise about Things by Max Aplin  
     When ancient Jews spoke about things, in some ways they tended to be much less precise than we are in modern Western culture. Many of the problems that modern readers of the Bible experience when reading it can be solved by taking account of this.
     
     
415. Bible 3: GRUDGES, HOSTILITIES, RESENTMENTS, DISLIKES. âForbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do yeâ. Col.3:13 by Eugene Lopatynsky  
     What does God say about grudges, hostilities, resentments and dislikes? How profitable is Godâs wonderful will for us in these matters?
     
     
416. Bible 2. BUT I SAY UNTO YOU, THAT WHOSOEVER LOOKETH ON A WOMAN TO LUST AFTER HER HATH COMMITTED ADULTERY WITH HER ALREADY IN HIS HEART. Matt. 5: 28 by Eugene Lopatynsky  
     ADULTERY and your eternity? Thought you had it made?
     All abuse ï" biblically unlawful sex ï" actually destroys biblical marriage. The latter, truthfully, is the only most happy and productive relationship in the long run. We live inside a marriage, regardless of country, climate or culture. Entire powerful civilizations were lost historically because of marital immorality. You can read about it in any history book.
     Note, Jesus said WOMAN, not VIRGIN. Why the distinction?
     
     
     
417. (B1 â" Bible Study 1) BUT IF YE FORGIVE NOT MEN THEIR TRESPASSES, NEITHER WILL YOUR FATHER FORGIVE YOUR TRESPASSES. MATT. 6: 15 by Eugene Lopatynsky  
     Are you really forgiven? âBut if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespassesâ. Matt. 6: 15.
     Your essential 3 minute Bible Study. Have something better to do? Actually, very much will depend on your response here, Old Boy.
     
     
     
418. Will We See God the Father after We Are Glorified? Part 10 by Karl Kemp  
     After discussing 1 Tim. 6:13-16 and Heb. 11:27, we discuss a lengthy article by Andrew S. Malone who argues for the visibility of God the Father. Greek philosophy helped perpetuate the idea that God is invisible.
     
     
419. Will We See God the Father after We Are Glorified? Part 9 by Karl Kemp  
     We continue with the study of James 5:7-8 with 5:1-12, discuss Rev. 22:3-5, and discuss several passages from the New Testament that might seem to teach that God the Father will always be invisible.
     
     
420. Will We See God the Father after We Are Glorified? Part 8 by Karl Kemp  
     We finish the discussion of 1 John 2:28 in its context and begin a discussion of James 5:7-8 in its context. It is significant that the coming (Greek "parousia") of the Lord (Greek "kurios") in all three verses apparently speak of the coming of God the Father to judge at the end of this age.
     
     

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