Submitted by Dr. GP Today we share a brief biography of one of the outstanding men of the Bible- SAMUEL, PRIEST,JUDGE & PROPHET. He is thus a most interesting OT type or foreshadowing of the LORD JESUS CHRIST.
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Submitted by Dr. GP To many Nehemiah 3 is very dull and boring chapter, but once we believe that ALL scripture is given by inspiration of God and that it is profitable for our spiritual and other forms of edification, then it behoves us to dig up the nuggets therein and think and apply them to our lives. It
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Submitted by Dr. GP Thirteen chapters in Genesis are devoted to the life and times of Abram. In Genesis 12 — 23, we see the development of faith in Abram’s life by 7 appearances of God tohim. We will restrict our discussion to these occurrences, for sake of time. Into this discourse we will infuse issues about Sarah and Isaac
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Submitted by Dr. GP I WILL BE WITH YOU The word or promise of assurance which echoed throughout the patriarchal period was the theme and the repeated promise or pledge “I will be with you.” The Scriptures teach that one of the results of the Lord’s second coming is that God will have his longest and dearest desire. The
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Submitted by Dr. GP I was taught as a teen in 1970, that when we are doing a BOOK STUDY the main points to look for in our introduction are the following. Who wrote it? To whom did he write? Where did he write it? When did he write it?
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Submitted by Dr. GP God’s plan for human salvation is communicated throughout the entirety of Scripture. The Romans Road to salvation is a collection of verses from the New Testament book of Romans that concisely explain God’s salvation plan. “The Romans Road is a sort of roadmap through various gospel truths that someone, years ago, put together by selecting
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Submitted by Dr. GP The following is this weeks submission of Sweet Sunday Sermon under the title – THE SIGNIFICANCE AND MEANING OF THE NAMES OF THE CITIES OF REFUGE. See PDF link: THE SIGNIFICANCE AND MEANING OF THE NAMES OF THE CITIES OF REFUGE
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Submitted by Dr. GP In Acts 10:36-43 Peter preaches a very simple message to Cornelius about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ in which he exalted Jesus 1. Peter lifts up Jesus as the Bringer of Peace– the one through whom God makes peace with his rebellious creation. Verse 36: “You know the word which he [God]
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Submitted by Dr. GP “Looking unto Jesus” –Hebrews 12 :1-2 The Greek word for ‘looking’ is a more exact word than we can find in the English language. It has a preposition in it which implies a definite looking away from everything else as well as a present looking unto Jesus One translation translates the phrase “Looking” beautifully as, fixing our eyes on. We
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Submitted by Dr. GP The central theme of the book can be stated in one word –ASSURANCE. Thus the word “ know “and two derivatives “known “and “ knoweth “ appear 38 times in this short epistle. One of the reasons for the writing of 1JOHN is clearly stated in chapter 5 verse13 (the key verse) where we read …….
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Submitted by Dr. GP In the children’s hymn “There’s A Friend For Little Children”, one of the verses says There’s a crown for little children Above the bright blue sky, And all who look for Jesus Shall wear it by and by; A crown of brightest glory, Which He will then bestow On those who found his favor And loved
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Submitted by Dr. GP 2 Samuel 9 records the most wonderful account of David’s magnificent gesture of kindness to Mephibosheth, the grandson of his enemy Saul, in which four times we are made aware that Mephibosheth was restored him to an exalted position and invited to eat at David’s table just like one of the king’s sons. This is a
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Submitted by Dr. GP All Christians will suffer affliction, trial, and tribulation in this world. It is a fact of life and it is a truth of Scripture. • The Lord Jesus Christ said, “In this world you shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world” (John 16:33)
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Submitted by Dr. GP Jesus said that when these signs became evident, His return would occur within one generation. Shortly before His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus Christ delivered a major prophecy of end-time events, recorded in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21. He was asked by His disciples: “When will these things be? And what will be the sign
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Submitted by Dr. GP There are many words and phrases that we commonly use that originate in the Bible. For example, the word “sincere” which is found in 1Peter 2:2 to describe “the milk of the word,” is a transliteration of two Latin words “sine” (without) and “cere” (wax.) In days of old, when charlatan potters would gloss over their
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Submitted by Dr. GP The earth was so wicked that, without apology, God could have judged it on the spot (Gen. 6:5). But in His grace and patience, He delayed judgment for over a century, while Noah built the ark (see 1 Pet. 3:20).
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The English word “apostle” is derived from the Greek apostello, “to send forth.” The Greek word for “apostle” literally means “one who is sent” and can refer to an emissary or anyone sent on a mission. While hardly used in the Old Testament, it is found at least 80 times in the New Testament. An apostle is one who is
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Submitted by Dr. GP The Bajan landscape is filled with church buildings of all types, from little wooden buildings to old stone buildings with their Gothic windows; and most Bajans have attended church services from their youth. But really a church? Is it the building or is it more than that? What does the Bible say about the origin, officers,
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