“Woe unto them! For they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.” Jude 1:11 (KJV) Verse 8 of Jude explains who the “Them” are of verse 11. “Filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of …
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“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 …
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Jeremiah has been lamenting the tragedies of the conquering hordes of Babylon, the captivity of Judah, the fall of Jerusalem - including the temple and the wall of the City; the famine of the people which led to unspeakable acts in order for some to eat. Yet, in the midst of his grief, and sorrow …
"LORD, Thou wilt ordain peace for us: for Thou also hast wrought all our works in us. O LORD our God, other lords besides Thee have had dominion over us: but by Thee only will we make mention of Thy name. They are dead, they shall not live; they are deceased, they shall not rise: …
"For I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: and though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed …
"If a man die, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. Thou shalt call, and I will answer Thee: Thou wilt have a desire to the work of Thine hands." Job 14:14-15 (KJV) Reading Job 11 - 14 I find myself laughing. Laughing at …
"But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: whereunto He called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ." …
"For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him. Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do." 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 (KJV) It is pretty evident by …
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"But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts." 1 Thessalonians 2:4 (KJV) The apostle Paul had been entrusted by God to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. He, by proclaiming it was putting it …
"But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope." 1 Thessalonians 4:13 (KJV) Paul is now addressing the question - "What about loved ones who have died before the catching away?" "I would not have you to be …
"For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God; and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come." 1 …
"To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." Colossians 1:1-2 (KJV) The letter from the apostle Paul, written to the Church of Colosse begins very similar as his other letters (Romans, Corinthian letters, Galations, Ephesians, Philippians, …
"Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye." Colossians 3:12-13 (KJV) We could look at living the Christian life …
"But you, go your way till the end; for you shall rest, and will arise to your inheritance at the end of the days." Daniel 12:13 (NKJV) A promise of God to Daniel that he will go on his way, will rest, (and I take that to mean that he will die), then following the …
Just a reminder to any who may notice this in the Jenkins, Missouri area. We are having a Prophecy Revival at Shiloah Baptist Church June 12 - 15, 2016. Evangelist Don Walton will be preaching, there will be special music. All are welcome. We want one and all to be ready when Jesus comes for …
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