Sometimes people feel they have gotten the short end of the stick in life. This expression generally refers to someone receiving unfair or unfavorable treatment. Often such is seen as being underserved but sadly the way things went. However, when it comes to our life, do we truly want all we deserve? Should we not rejoice in the reality God has graciously not … [Read more...] about SHORT END!
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ATTENTIVENESS! (Part 3 of 3)
Some comments are worth ignoring. People may tell us things which should be allowed to go in one ear and out the other or to pass over our head. However, there are words spoken which ought to be taken in and cherished in the heart. Solomon urged. . … [Read more...] about ATTENTIVENESS! (Part 3 of 3)
Translations: RSV
The Revised Standard Version was a translation in 1952 by some 15 men that were rather liberal in their viewpoints. Some things that could be translated in different ways were generally translated according to his own beliefs. In Romans 11:20, it reads, “…you stand only through faith.” The word “only” is not in the Greek and should not be in any translation; it is an indication … [Read more...] about Translations: RSV
Defending the Truth…Scriptures
How do we defend the truth against charismatic teachings? What are charismatic teachings? They include the working of signs and miracles even today. The scriptures below refute these teachings: The Bible warns of delusions and lying wonders: Matthew 24:24; 2 Timothy 3:13; Revelation 13:13 The design of Jesus’ miracles was to confirm that He was from God: Matthew 11:2-6; … [Read more...] about Defending the Truth…Scriptures
GOD’S VISION!
Someone has said, “Sometimes our circumstances don’t add up to the dream we have envisioned, but that never means God isn’t with us.” (original source unknown) Consider this in view of the life of Joseph. He had a dream. (Genesis 37:5-7) Actually, Joseph had … [Read more...] about GOD’S VISION!
