Tag: Law of God
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Covenants: Old and New
Hebrews 13:20-21 “Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.”…
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Sins that are Worse
1 Timothy 5:8 “But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” Have you heard people say regarding the topic of sin, that one sin is just as bad as another? Have you heard them say something to the…
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Doing What Seems Good
1 Samuel 14:40 “And the people said to Saul, ‘Do what seems good to you.’” I’m sure you’re familiar with the saying, “Do your own thing.” Another way people put this is “Whatever turns you on!” They’re popular sayings, but can be foolish ones, as so many who have followed this path in life can…
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The Law of God
2 Corinthians 3:7 “. . . the ministry of death, carved in letters on stone . . .” Some years ago, I was fishing off a pier at Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware. I was catching lots of fish and having the time of my life. I was catching croakers and had a five-gallon…
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Traditions
2 Thessalonians 2:15 “So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter.” Throughout the Bible we are warned over and over again about being deceived by false teachers. This was one of the problems Paul dealt with in his…
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The Legalists
Matthew 25:42-45 “I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.’ Then they also will answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did…
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God’s Necessary Commands
Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” 1 John 5:3 “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.” Have you ever thought it strange that the Bible contains commandments that it would…
To Encourage You 