today, i would like to start a multiple part study that examines one of my favorite passages. i feel that every Christian, and future Christian, would benefit from taking on this type of attitude toward servitude. it’s incredible how the Apostle Paul affirms his calling and purpose in the ministry to which he was called…
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i have always been fascinated with the story of Hosea. the examples that God directed him to live out are hardships that few would tolerate. even calling the names of his children would bring back the heartache that he had to live with every day. while studying recently in Romans 9, i came across this…
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the second chapter of Romans deals heavily with the pride and indignation of the Jewish community at the time. the letter to the church in Rome had a significant population of Jewish Christians. Paul, the premier Apostle to the Gentiles, contends with prejudices of the day. Peter had a similar confrontation with Jewish Christians upon…
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a quick google search for the definition of the word reconcile brings the meaning as “to restore friendly relations between” and “make (one account) consistent with another, especially by allowing for transactions begun but not yet completed.” the Latin root translated for this word is “to bring back together.” the fall of man introduced sin,…
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we can develop character through trials and daily situations. if we spend time with God in prayer and His Word, we are more likely to choose a Godly response to whatever may come our way. when life becomes too busy to fit God into your schedule, you may not act…
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