By Elizabeth Prata In around 1400 BC, Moses led the Israelites into the wilderness. They had been released from slavery by powerful acts of God, including ten plagues and parting the Red Sea to aid their escape. (Exodus 1-15) However, it wasn’t long before the Israelites grumbled. They were sick of manna, they wanted an… Continue reading How to make an idol: Exhibit A- Nehushtan
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[Romans Study 7-1] The True Jew And True Circumcision (Romans 2:17-3:8)
[Romans Study 7-1] The True Jew And True Circumcision [Romans 2:17-3:8] 17 Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and brag about your relationship to God; 18 if you know his will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law; 19 if you… Continue reading [Romans Study 7-1] The True Jew And True Circumcision (Romans 2:17-3:8)
Vulnerability of being a Pastor Faithful Spouse – Divorce Minister
2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach…. 4 He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect. –I Timothy 3:2, 4, NIV Because divorce prejudice is real and strong… Continue reading Vulnerability of being a Pastor Faithful Spouse – Divorce Minister
[Romans Study 6-2] Not Just Hearing But Doing (Romans 2:1-16)
[Romans Study 6-2] Not Just Hearing But Doing [Romans 2:1-16] 1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do… Continue reading [Romans Study 6-2] Not Just Hearing But Doing (Romans 2:1-16)
Why not focus on Cheater repentance more? – Divorce Minister
Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many. –Hebrews 12:15b, NIV 26 If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, 27 but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God. –Hebrews 10:26-27,… Continue reading Why not focus on Cheater repentance more? – Divorce Minister
[Romans Study 5-4] The Wrath of God (Romans 1:18-32)
[Romans Study 5-4] The Wrath of God [Romans 1:18-32] 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness,19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20 For… Continue reading [Romans Study 5-4] The Wrath of God (Romans 1:18-32)
[Romans Study 5-3] The Wrath of God (Romans 1:18-32)
[Romans Study 5-3] The Wrath of God [Romans 1:18-32] 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness,19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20 For… Continue reading [Romans Study 5-3] The Wrath of God (Romans 1:18-32)
The Problem With Sin in Us (Romans 7:14-25)
As far back as we can remember, we have learned how to solve problems: eat with a spoon, walk, tie shoes, and even to read. The older we’ve gotten, the more complicated the problems. Paul, led by the Holy Spirit, wants us to understand the problem and solution of sin in us. So far, in… Continue reading The Problem With Sin in Us (Romans 7:14-25)
Sin’s Use of the Law (Romans 7:7-14)
Paul never leaves us guessing. It is obvious we’re the problem, not the Law. We would not recognize our sin if we didn’t have knowledge of the relationship between the Law and what we do. Now is the Law perfect and our rebellion is sin. God’s commands and law are perfect. We are not. What… Continue reading Sin’s Use of the Law (Romans 7:7-14)
Enslaved to Sin? (Romans 6:15-23)
As I read Romans, Chapter 6, I can’t help but think about slavery and our American history. Abraham Lincoln, in the Emancipation Proclamation, granted freedom to approximately 3 to 4 million slaves. Why such a disparity between the numbers? They counted the slaves as property and not people. So it gives merit to what Abraham Lincoln said… Continue reading Enslaved to Sin? (Romans 6:15-23)