Voice in the Wilderness

"But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: and think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I …

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Wednesday Bible Study 110211

GRACE: NOT BY MAN Abraham, Faith, and the Law - Galations 3:6-14 Verse 6 -  Five times in verses 6-14 the name of Abraham is mentioned.  This in inself tells us that Abraham is an important character in the matter of faith and salvation.  It is mentioned in the New Testament several times, "Abraham believed …

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Wednesday Bible Study 101911

GRACE: NOT BY MAN Five Questions Paul Asked - Galations 3:1-6 The five questions asked by Paul was reflective of the disobedience of the Galation Christians.  Questions are often asked to get one to think.  The questions are rhetorical designed to cause one to think.  The word "rhetoric" is "the art of oratory" or "the …

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Wednesday Bible Study 080311

GRACE: NOT BY MAN Leaders of the Gospel by Grace Galations 2:6-10 Verse 6 -  Some suppose that Paul was showing contempt for the leadership at Jerusalem while saying, "...These who seemed to be somewhat" or 'of influence'.  The people of Galatia were needing to hear back from Paul what the church in Jerusalem, and …

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072911 Surely God will not do wickedly

"Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that He should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that He should commit iniquity.   For the work of a man shall He render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.  Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, …

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Wednesday Bible Study 072011

GRACE: NOT BY MAN No Place for False Brethren - Galations 2:1-5 Remembering that this epistle is written to a church which has been invaded by teachers of a legalistic gospel; which is no gospel; we will see what Paul says concerning the "False brethren". Remember the gospel is the death, burial and resurrection of …

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071811 He that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting

"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.  For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.  And let us not be weary in well doing: for in …

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Wednesday Evening Bible Study 071311

GRACE: NOT BY MAN Preaching the Faith - Galations 1:18-24 Paul had the testimony of the Old Testament Scriptures, and he had heard some of what this new Gospel message was (Acts 7:1-60.  See verse58).  When the Lord had knocked him out of his saddle, so to speak, this made him aware of the grace …

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042411 And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem…

...Not knowing the things that shall befall me there: save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.  But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have …

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042111 And we are witnesses of all things which He did…

...Both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: Him God raised up the third day, and shewed Him openly; not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with Him after He rose from …

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041811 Lord, wilt Thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?

"When they therefore were come together, they asked of Him, saying, 'Lord, wilt Thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?'  And He said unto them, 'It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in His own power.  But ye shall receive power, after …

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031811 …Many other things in his exhortation preached he unto the people

"And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not;   John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: He shall baptize …

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