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The valley of dry bones (Ezekiel 37)

Exiled in Babylon, Ezekiel receives news that Jerusalem has fallen (Ezekiel 33). It’s the last gasp of a nation that is no more. Assyria had taken most of the land, and Babylon has taken what remained. There is no house where God is present in the world. There’s no anointed king representing heaven’s reign on… Continue reading The valley of dry bones (Ezekiel 37)

Unlimited: Is It God Or The Devil? | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: Is it God or the Devil? Mar 5, 2024 1620 And the teachers of the law who came down from Jerusalem said, “He is possessed by Beelzebul! By the prince of demons, he is driving out demons.” So, Jesus called them over to him and began to speak to them in parables: “How can Satan drive out Satan? If a… Continue reading Unlimited: Is It God Or The Devil? | Good News Unlimited

Idolatry: Did you know about these two false gods?

By Elizabeth Prata I finished reading through Amos. A hard book, but a majestic one. God is at the center of it. His wrath, righteousness, and holiness. It ends with a promise, as do most of the prophetic books- I will plant them on their land,and they shall never again be uprootedout of the land… Continue reading Idolatry: Did you know about these two false gods?

Are You Religious Or Spiritual?

Religious people often refer to themselves as righteous people. This post will examine the difference between a religious person and a righteous or spiritual person. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent. Luke 5:32 Read that verse two or three… Continue reading Are You Religious Or Spiritual?

Born Again of The Spirit — House of David Ministries

One of the most critical verses we find in scripture is in Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus. Jesus told him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3, NIV).[i] Being born again is undeniably essential for our salvation. But what exactly is our new birth? The… Continue reading Born Again of The Spirit — House of David Ministries

Three Different Lives in a Christian;    Only One is for New Jerusalem

The prior post is about the three Greek words usually translated “life” in an English New Testament. These lives are that which is eternal, the soul-life or self, and the physical life or physical existence. These three lives correspond with the three parts of every human being—spirit, soul, and body. Before believing, man’s spirit is dead but in… Continue reading Three Different Lives in a Christian;    Only One is for New Jerusalem

Unlimited: His Family Thinks Jesus Has Gone Mad | Good News Unlimited

Then Jesus entered a house, and again a crowd gathered, so that he and his disciples were not even able to eat. When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, “He is out of his mind” (Mark 3:10–21, NIV). In Galilee, Jesus was challenging what was expected of a Jewish man… Continue reading Unlimited: His Family Thinks Jesus Has Gone Mad | Good News Unlimited

A Love That Conquers Death | Good News Unlimited

A Love that Conquers Death Mar 3, 2024 10 For as long as humanity has left its imprint on planet earth, in clay and in stone, in monuments as well as in writing, music, and in art, we have tried to defeat death. But so far, it would appear that death has won. In all likelihood, unless… Continue reading A Love That Conquers Death | Good News Unlimited