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Why the Epistle to the Hebrews is Relevant Today
Here’s a study of the Epistle to the Hebrews, first two chapters, and it is full of lessons for Christians today. The author is unknown, some believe it was the Apostle Paul, others argue against that, but more important is God’s Spirit inspired its writing. As usual, this lesson is full of side tangents. While people who celebrate Christmas are thinking of Jesus, one thing said is God sent His Son that we might know Him, and celebrate Him always. Happy are those who can do that truly.
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Colossians 3 and beyond – audio
Here we continue in our study of Colossians with rabbit trails to supporting and complementary scriptures and commentary to fill in a broader picture. The epistle was written to Christians who had an understanding of the apostles’ doctrine, and at that time there was no where near the confusion or contradictory statements over what it meant to be a Christian as there is today. They were in covenant with their Creator, and knew and had seen the power first hand of God’s Spirit working through the apostles. It was an awesome time, and God had great expectations of those who would look to Him to become lighthouses to show forth…
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Colossians 2 Studied – Audio
Here we continue on in our study of Colossians. One of these studies would not be normal if we did not go on lots of side topics. They all tie in though, and are not irrelevant. They instead relate to the big picture that the Bible was written to people in covenant with God by those who knew the faith as it had been from the beginning. Thank God we have the same Spirit they did. And thank God He is faithful. His desire is the same, that Christ be formed in the church and Christ in you is the hope of glory! He is our Immanuel. God with us;…
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How Christians May Be Bound in Mental ‘Strongholds’
In Second Corinthians 10 the Apostle Paul speaks of “strongholds” to describe mindsets in people which are like a fortress locking in falsehoods and keeping out the truth of God. These strongholds are thoughts, ideas, feelings, and the like which help give the person his/her identity, form a worldview of life, or the church, or God, Christ, the Christian life, etc. They may have come from your own reading of the Bible, or someone you trusted to tell you what the Bible says, or anywhere else. Thoughts that form a false picture of things pertaining to God make a person truth-resistant and not even know it. Indeed, they stand to…
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That Christ May Have the Preeminence – Colossians 1 Studied
This study is a walk-through of Colossians 1, with commentary and other supporting scriptures interspersed throughout. The epistle is both deep and transcendent, and ends on a practical note, assuming instructions are to those born anew, bought with the Blood of Christ, and in-dwelt and under the control of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. This study is very applicable to anyone today wanting authentic Christianity – a life of fellowship and service to God in His Spirit. Lord bless you!
