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In Exodus 33:17-21 it says this 17 And the Lord said to Moses, “I will do the very thing you have asked, because I am pleased with you and I know you by name.” 18 Then Moses said, “Now show me your glory.” 19 And the Lord said, “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will...

This is the definition of inspiration as found in Smith's Bible Dictionary "Dr. Knapp given as the definition of inspiration, "an extra-ordinary divine agency upon teachers while giving instruction, whether oral or written, by which they were taught what and how they should write or speak."...

Colossians 2:13-15 says 13 "When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, 14 having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to...

Turns out there isn't a lot of evidence that Jesus incarnation occurred on December 25 at all. https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/new-testament/how-december-25-became-christmas/ "The Bible offers few clues: Celebrations of Jesus’ Nativity are not mentioned in the...

John 17:20-24 20 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 I have given them...

Hebrews 6:4-6 says this 4 "It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age 6 and who have fallen away, to be brought back to...

Do you believe that miracles such as the kind that Jesus performed still happen today? Such as instant healing of diseases, blindness or difficulty walking? What about other kinds of miracles? What scripture do you use to support your position?

A Look at Ephesians 1:4-5 “just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before Him. In love He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will.” NASV Some key words to pick...

Colossians 3:1-3 says "If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God." What do...

Below I have listed some verses and the role of the Spirit that this verse indicates the Spirit does in our lives. Something for us to meditate on and discuss. I feel like the role of the Spirit is so important that we literally can do nothing without Him. 1. John 3:3,5- Jesus said that a...

There are 7 churches mentioned in Revelations 2-3. I am wondering how you interpret them. I am aware of the fact that they were actual churches in the early church. I have heard some say that they are symbolic of the 7 ages the church goes through. Most who say this put us in the Laodicean...

My pastor mentioned this verse today and though I heard it many times I thought it was worthy of some discussion 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28, NIV So, what does it mean to you "who...

John 16:13-15 "But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on HIs own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. He shall glorify Me; for He shall take of Mine, and shall disclose it to...

My pastor started a new series today called "seasons" where he quoted a passage that I will add in this post. He was talking about everyone is a season, whether it is a tiime of sickness, productivity, rest, trial, growth or whatever. Proverbs 3:1-8 'There is an appointed time for everything...

This statement is from the Baptist Faith and Message of 2000. A document that is from a Southern Baptist perspective. "Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is an act of obedience symbolizing the believer's faith...

I realize this is late but the more I think about it the less I want to participate in any way with Halloween this year. Seems like an entirely pagan holiday that I should not have a part in. I don't know why I feel this way this year and haven't in years past. Here is a article about...

There are different kinds of gifts but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. (1 Cor. 12:4-5) Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. (1 Pet. 4:10) Just as each of us has...

James 4:4-6 says 4 "You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. 5 Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he has...

James 3:3-6 says 3 "When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4 Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. 5 Likewise, the...

The pastor where I go to church had a message where he said sometimes people ask the question "Why am I here?" or "What am I suppose to do with my life?" and he suggested that instead of asking that question a better question would be "Who am i here for?" We discussed this in my men's group...