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GLORIFIED
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GLORIFIED – “to make glorious” (Strong’s 1392)
In Revelation, when John saw Jesus in all His glory, “His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance.” (Rev 1:16 NIV)
This is the image to which we’ve been called. Has not God predestined us to “be...
CALLED, JUSTIFIED
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CALLED – divine call or invitation to partake of blessings of redemption (Strong’s 2564)
Firstly, we are “called to belong to Jesus Christ… loved by God and called to be His holy people.” (Rom 1:6,7). We also are “called to be free” (Gal 5:13)...
PREDESTINED
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Looking briefly at some of the concepts from the section of Paul's letter -
PREDESTINED – mark out beforehand, foreordain (Strong’s 4309)
Webster’s original dictionary defines ‘predestined’ as -
To predetermine or foreordain; to appoint or ordain...
Book of ROMANS
A Study of Chapter 8
Part 16
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Romans 8:29-30
GOD’S PURPOSE
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“For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called...
The supposed list in Exodus 34 of the "real" ten commandments (which has been thrown at me before), is easily dismantled by the rest of Scripture - which is given, not from man's thought, but the very mind of God.
And as hobie correctly pointed out above... there indeed is a difference between...
REPENTANCE (part 4)
"Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of My God.
Remember, therefor, what you have received and heard; hold it fast, and repent."
-Rev 3:2-3
This Word is for us today in the churches. We've understood...
I know that well. This type of teaching is not for "most people."
Remember, there is a "narrow Way" and a "wide road." There is only a remnant that God will bring forth with Christ in that Day, in whom His promises will be fulfilled.
Makes me wonder how long most people would sit today and...
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And as we’ve read before, we have the exhortation from Peter -
“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; 13 but to the degree that you share the sufferings...
Book of ROMANS
A Study of Chapter 8
Part 15
Romans 8:28-30
GOD’S PURPOSE
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son...
Hi Andrew. Good question.
Just a quick thought this morning...
I believe the answer lies in part in the understanding of the word "blind" in the passage.
Consider Jesus' example elsewhere, speaking of the Pharisees - "They are blind guides of the blind. And if a blind man guides a blind...
“If you diligently heed (obey) the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in His sight, give ear to His commandments and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have brought on the Egyptians. For I am the Lord who heals you.” - Ex 15:26 NKJV (HCSB)
I'm...
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We know from various Scriptures that we are being made like Jesus, and that we shall appear with Him as He is when He returns. And in the Gospels, we can read how He appeared after His Resurrection -
“Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and said to them, “Peace...
Book of ROMANS
A Study of Chapter 8
Part 14
Romans 8:22-25
IMMORTALITY
“For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. 23 Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting...
False doctrine would be the biggest reason for me to go elsewhere.
Was blessed to be a member/deacon/elder/teacher in a sound fellowship for 20 years, until the Pastor finally retired at the age of 94 from the church he lead since 1976.
The church I am involved with now is part of a...
Just to get us back on track here...
Here's a brief (5 minute) look at the definition of Repentance as the Bible uses it; and what Jesus, the Apostles and Prophets meant when they admonished God's people to "Repent."
God's Wisdom & Understanding to all,
Michael
https://youtu.be/jhJ0UXo1rx8
Thanks for your reply and input.
Let me begin my answer with the Word -
"And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations—
27 ‘He shall rule them with a rod of iron;
They shall be dashed to pieces like the potter’s vessels’—
as I also have...
"if My people who are called by My name
will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face,
and turn from their wicked ways,
then I will hear from heaven,
and will forgive their sin and heal their land."
- 2Chron 7:14
Indeed there is a "global warming" coming, but not because of aerosol...
Yes, sadly "another gospel" of grace that trumps all of God's commands is widely taught and accepted in many churches today.
It is rather long, but this video exposes some of these "hyper grace" teachers who truthfully are leading many down the "wide path."
https://youtu.be/XgnBQ60FeGo
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Again... this is overcoming. Standing firm in faith. Surrendering not to the wiles of the devil. Putting to death the deeds of the flesh. Loving not our lives. Carrying our cross.
Those who, like Jesus, love righteousness and hate wickedness, who surrender their lives...
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So we fix our eyes on Jesus, not on the other, the usurper, whose power has been given temporarily only to serve God’s ultimate, eternal purposes. It is Jesus who has “all authority, power and dominion.” And now, we too are called to share in Jesus’ authority and glory...