I have heard some really strange ideas on this topic…ranging from uncontrollable temper through fleshly desires and on to profound mental depression…any of which would be more than I would welcome. However, the inspired Scriptures do not exactly pinpoint what was Paul’s thorn in the flesh. So, I decided to examine the context and some [...]
Posted on August 26th, 2010 by doc
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But Michael, the Archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing judgment, but said, “The Lord rebuke thee.” But these rail at whatsoever things they know not; and what they understand naturally, like the creatures without reason, in these things are they destroyed. [...]
Posted on July 22nd, 2010 by doc
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There seems to be a lot of unnecessary confusion about the topic of baptism. I am addressing several of those on this blog. This particular article will deal with the above question. Is there a particular “formula” given in the Bible that must be used when one is baptized? Matthew records Jesus as telling the [...]
Posted on April 9th, 2010 by doc
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Yeah, why? Why do some churches insist that baptism is, and can only be, immersion? Why is sprinkling or pouring not just as good? After all, they are a lot more convenient, and…Woah! Are we trying to please ourselves, or are we trying to please God? If we choose to please ourselves, then we are [...]
Posted on March 5th, 2010 by doc
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I recently heard a Christian say, “I cannot judge that. It is a sin for a Christian to judge anything.” You know, I went home and really thought about that. It sort of bothered me, yet I, too, remember Matthew 7:1. Did Jesus mean that we are never to judge anything wrong? If so, a [...]
Posted on February 9th, 2010 by doc
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We use these three words interchangeably, but are they? Let’s look at all three. Hebrew This word first applied to Abraham and his family when they came to Canaan. The origin of the word itself is unknown. Some say it is from Eber, who was an ancestor of Abraham (Genesis 10:21; Numbers 24:24). Other authorities [...]
Posted on December 22nd, 2009 by doc
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In Matthew 12:36, we read “And I say unto you, that every idle word that man shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the Day of Judgment.” That was Jesus speaking. If I am to give an account for anything in the Day of Judgment, I ought to be aware of that, oughtn’t I? [...]
Posted on December 18th, 2009 by doc
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Not faith in Jesus. The faith of Jesus. Did Jesus have faith? Did He need faith? How does the Spirit describe faith? Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1) That’s one of those types of statements that to me is like describing grace as “unmerited [...]
Posted on December 15th, 2009 by Bob Mathews
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Well, yes, this is another sticky subject, because there are many errors being taught about this very topic. I can remember when we were told something like: If A = 101, B = 102, C = 103, etc., then the Antichrist is Hitler because those letters add up to 666. Later, I heard that, if [...]
Posted on November 28th, 2009 by doc
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Today, we don’t seem to like people who give commands. Suggestions are all right, but don’t tell me what to do. Right? Well, it seems to me that Jesus offered very few suggestions, and gave quite a few commands. In fact, I would seriously take anything the Master said as a command. So when I [...]
Posted on August 28th, 2009 by doc
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