Can God hate? The gospel's message is built on God’s love, isn’t it? For God so loved the world He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life (John 3:16). How do we reconcile David’s words in Psalm 11 with a God who loved us so …
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Set Apart
2 Peter 1:20-21 – But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. This is a good verse to remember as we view the …
What Do We Do With Sin[ners] In The Church?
How are Christians called to respond to those who profess Christ, but are living in open sin against God, willfully and publicly disobeying the clear commands of scripture? As a child of the 60s, I’ve had a front-row seat to the dramatic shift in practice and attitude toward sinners. Growing up, a brother or sister …
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What Does The Bible Say About Couples Living Together Before Marriage?
** This article first appeared on BibleStudyTools.com. You can find the original article here. Not so long ago, when I was a teenager, a girl or boy who was known to have sex without marriage was known to be “loose” morally. By and large, it was seen as an act of rebellion. At the very …
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God Is Not Our Lucky Charm
Today’s reading was a reminder of two important principles. #1 – All professed spiritual leaders do not necessarily know the Lord. #2 – The things of God are not our “lucky charm” to be brought out and used at our whims. The young Samuel that was dropped off at Shiloh has grown into an adult, …
The Way Of The Word 