Well, that’s what we all want to know, isn’t it? Specifically, am I going to Heaven? Will anyone be lost? Could a good God let anyone go to Hell? These are all good questions, and there are Biblical answers to them. In spite of what some teach, not everybody will be saved. The Bible is [...]
Posted on October 31st, 2009 by doc
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If you are anything like me, you have been taught that you must always forgive everyone everything. No exceptions. No qualifications. Is that a correct teaching? I have come to believe that it is NOT. Let me present my thoughts on this subject.
I was studying the Bible recently when I noticed a few verses that [...]
Posted on October 26th, 2009 by doc
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And the name of the city from that time on will be: the LORD is there. (Ezekiel 48:35)
The New Jerusalem.
What picture does that create in your mind? Some people picture beauty; some picture happiness and praise; some picture no sorrow or pain. One thing’s for certain though — the LORD will be there, just as [...]
Posted on October 25th, 2009 by Bob Mathews
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To some, this is a big question. I, personally, love good music…or, at least, I love music that sounds good to me. But, you know, the Lord has an idea of what He likes, also. It is He Who decides what pleases Him, and what He want as part of our worship service. For example, [...]
Posted on October 20th, 2009 by doc
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22When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the LORD, he exclaimed, “Ah, Sovereign LORD! I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!” 23But the LORD said to him, “Peace! Do not be afraid. You are not going to die.” 24So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called [...]
Posted on October 17th, 2009 by Bob Mathews
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Have you ever thought about that? Of course, you have. We all do, don’t we? We all await the prospect of seeing and knowing those whom we love who have gone on before us, don’t we? Don’t you have questions about some of Paul’s writings that you would like to ask him? [...]
Posted on October 14th, 2009 by doc
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Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have taunted.” (1 Samuel 17:45 NAS)
LORD of hosts — YHWH-Sabaoth. Easy to get that word [...]
Posted on October 11th, 2009 by Bob Mathews
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Much of what encouragement I receive from the Bible comes in the New Testament. Since Paul wrote a great percentage of the New Testament books, he has been a great encouragement to me. I thought about how to share that encouragement with you, and decided to let Paul speak for himself. Not all of the [...]
Posted on October 5th, 2009 by doc
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1The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. (Psalm 23:1-3)
Sheep aren’t very intelligent. In fact, I’ve heard that sheep are about the stupidest [...]
Posted on October 4th, 2009 by Bob Mathews
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I saw that quote on a church sign recently. You know the ones — these are the signs that have quippy sayings that are intended to make you think, and sometimes make you groan. Like most quotes, some are better than others. This one got my attention though, because I wasn’t sure if I agreed [...]
Posted on October 3rd, 2009 by Bob Mathews
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