Bible Study Part Two

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Doug

There are some other things, pertaining to just what is a command we are to obey, that the bible student needs to keep in mind when studying the scriptures. The first type of command,  the one that is the most obvious, is the direct command. This is when the scriptures tell us outright what we should do and we should be ready to obey. Continue reading →

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Be a Good Neighbor

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Doug

Notice the parable of the good Samaritan ( Luke 10:27-37). Jesus begins by confirming to the one who asked Him how to inherit eternal life, that what he should do is keep the second greatest commandment, after loving God with all your heart, mind and soul: to love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22: 36-40).  Jesus is then asked “who is my neighbor” the thought being, who is it I should love as much as I love myself. Continue reading →

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Being Christlike

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Doug

God predetermined or predestined (planned since the beginning of time) the way in which we can live a godly life. He planned from the beginning how we could be saved from our sins, justified before God and conformed to the image of His Son (Romans 8:29,30). Continue reading →

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What to Fear

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Doug

There is so much evil in the world and so much going on that it would scare anyone, not to mention the people who are living in war-torn areas of the world or in refuge camps or even in areas of this country that have been devastated by severe weather or crazed gunmen and the like. What about people living in the poorest regions of the world who can’t get enough to eat or can’t afford even the basic necessities of life. Continue reading →

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Bible Study

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Doug

There are several questions the bible student must ask about each passage as he reads and studies the bible These questions must be asked in order to get the passage in its proper context or misuse and misunderstanding will result. Continue reading →

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