The angel of the LORD also said to her: “You are now with child and you will have a son. You shall name him Ishmael, for the LORD has heard of your misery. 12He will be a wild donkey of a man; his hand will be against everyone and everyone’s hand against him, and he [...]
Posted on August 9th, 2009 by Bob Mathews
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When Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper, He commanded the use of “wine” and “unleavened” bread. We have no problem with the “unleavened” bread, do we? We all acknowledge that that is simply bread that has no yeast or any other agent which causes it to rise, such as baking soda or baking powder. But what [...]
Posted on August 8th, 2009 by doc
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Americans today, in general, reject the idea that they are under the authority of anyone. But Christians must be more careful. First, I urge you to return to the article dealing with elders for a brief review. A summary of the passages setting forth the function of these men reveals: Elders (Philippians 1:1) Bishops (I [...]
Posted on August 5th, 2009 by doc
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32After the treaty had been made at Beersheba, Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his forces returned to the land of the Philistines. 33Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the LORD, the Eternal God. 34And Abraham stayed in the land of the Philistines for a long [...]
Posted on August 2nd, 2009 by Bob Mathews
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