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Galatians 1-2 Study
Galatians was written by the Apostle Paul to counter “Judaizers” infiltrating the churches and corrupting the Gospel of Jesus Christ. These Judaizers taught that the law of Moses must be maintained alongside faith in Jesus Christ in order to be declared righteous before God, and saved, and that one must be circumcised (which had been as a sign of adherence to the Old Covenant). Paul was mortified by this perversion of the truth and what he wrote is applicable to Christians today – including against anyone trying to foist a similar heresy of lawkeeping as a condition they say is needed to be justified, or any mistake in parallel to mistakes…
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Why We Live – Audio Sermon
What is the “meaning of life?” It is to know God! And, it’s to find our place in His eternal plan. The church is the ultimate expression of a succession of God’s interactions with man from the time of the Fall to Abraham, Moses, and Jesus Christ the Lord. We who name the name of Christ must get on board and let His Spirit teach us the reality of what may only be held in the abstract in our minds. Here’s a lesson that starts on the topic of why we live, then gives an overview of God’s proscribed means to escape the sin nature and seek holiness. Lord bless…
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Romans 7 Explained – Bible Study Audio
Here’s an audio recording of the study of Romans 7. Some of Romans 8 is discussed at the end too, and some other talk as God led. Below is a line by line commentary as well that was handed out. Lord bless you! Romans 7 line by line 7:1-3. Or do you not know, brethren (for I speak to those who know the law), that the law has dominion over a man as long as he lives? 2 For the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives. But if the husband dies, she is released from the law of…
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What Jesus Has Done That You Need to Know
This started out as a Bible study of Romans 7 but soon went in another direction to answer questions and needs of people for more foundational understanding. Included in here is the overall teaching of the life that Jesus provided to restore His people to God by dying for them, and then living through them. To him who has ears to hear, may you hear! May the Lord bless you!
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On Consecration – Sunday Sept. 17, 2017
Here is a message given on the need for consecration. From the outline notes: Questions: Have you found the secret of spiritual death to self and old man being crucified with Christ? (Rom 6) Do you walk in the light on the ground of Christ’s resurrection? Do you believe you walk in the Spirit the same as the early Christians did? Do you hear Jesus’ voice, and are you guided by Him so that you follow Him? (Inner assurance.) Do you have a deep sense of righteousness, peace, and joy? Do you walk around singing psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, singing in your heart making melody to the Lord? Do you…
