Today I discuss the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans verses 7:14 – 8:14 I struggled with sin as a kid growing up Catholic, later as an adult attending a progressive church and even after I was baptized. Do you find that when you want to do what is right, you inevitably do what is […]
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Again I read from the John MacArthur’s Bible Study on 1 John. Jesus is the Son of God – the Roman Centurion said so (and so did God, BTW). God didn’t send Jesus to condemn us, but to give believers eternal life. If you don’t have the Son, you don’t have life. Have you got
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How old does a child have to be Baptized in Jesus Christ and receive true salvation? The word “baptism” is found 62 times in the New Testament (NLT). Who did Jesus visit when he “descended into Hell” as we say in the “Apostles’ Creed”? Bible Verses in this Episode: Acts 19:1-5 1 Peter 3:18-22 Jesus
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Americans and the world are mourning and talking about the tragic and unexpected death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi, along with his pilot and 6 other friends. They were going to a game. I’m sure that when they boarded the helicopter, the thought that this might be their last night alive didn’t occur
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What is the atonement of sins? From the Dictionary: a·tone·ment | əˈtōnmənt | noun reparation for a wrong or injury: she wanted to make atonement for her husband’s behavior. (in religious contexts) reparation or expiation for sin: an annual ceremony of confession and atonement for sin. (the Atonement) Christian Theology the reconciliation of God and
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On January 25th, the Catholic Church celebrates the conversion of Saint Paul. However, if you read the New Testament in the New King James Version (NKJV), the word “saints” is mentioned 64 times, many by Paul himself! In the episode I read from a devotional I found in the free Bible App, YouVersion called “Saints
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On January 25th, the Catholic church celebrates the Conversion of the Apostle Paul. In this Episode: How Saul/Paul started as a persecutor of the “Way” His miraculous encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus His conversion to a preacher of the Gospel (Good News) of Jesus Christ The Holy Spirit’s work in growing the
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Satan and his helpers are all around us. He speaks to us in the form of temptations — dangling pretty things in front of us and trying to get us to lie, cheat, steal even kill to get them. But how do you overcome temptation? The answer is Jesus! In this Episode: Bible Verses in
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In this episode: The Best Victory ever belongs to Jesus Christ! What is Christianity’s Core Belief? How Catholics Lose the Victory What you need to do to join in the Victory… Bible Verses in this Episode: 1 John 5:1-5 Colossians 2:12-15 John 11:25 Jesus said, “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit
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A few years ago, I needed to have a lump removed from my neck. It was outpatient surgery, but my doctor told me that he’d have the lump biopsied for cancer. When he said that, a great feeling of dread swept over me. It wasn’t the fear of dying, but the fear of the treatment
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If you’ve served in the military or watched any war movies, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “conduct unbecoming an officer.” It’s a charge with sometimes severe consequences if an officer does something that an officer shouldn’t do. As Christians, we are supposed to act like Christ — Strive to be Christ-like. It’s expected of us.
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I find Christian church history fascinating. Hence, the reason I wrote my novel that takes place in the 1st Century, in Ancient Rome as the Christian church was starting out after Jesus’ death and resurrection. But Christianity didn’t begin in the year 1. Christianity is deeply rooted in the rich history of Judaism. Bible Passages
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In this episode, I read from what’s supposed to be a humorous book that a friend — who also grew up Catholic — gave me. As I read it, I didn’t find it funny at all. I found it sad and it made me angry as to all the lies the Catholic Church tells us.
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Repentance. It’s what we, as Christians, are told is needed in order for us to enter Heaven. But, why do we need to repent? What is Repentance? Listen… Bible Verses in this Episode: Matthew 3:2 Acts of the Apostles 3:37-39 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Free Bible Study Apps: The Bible App: https://bible.com Through The Word: https://throughtheword.org
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What is Grace? Grace is the ultimate act of kindness and compassion. When we least deserve it, someone is gracious unto us. Visit my blog for videos and to go deeper…. Bible Verses in this Episode: Titus 2:11-14 Romans 3:23-25 Ephesians 2:8-10 Hebrews 10:11-14 Free Bible Study Apps: The Bible App: https://bible.com Through The Word:
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Jesus died a horrible death and for what? He didn’t do anything? He was sinless. In this episode I discuss the truth about Adam’s sin, God’s grace, Purgatory, Indulgences and the salvation only Jesus can provide. Visit my blog to watch excellent videos on Purgatory…. Scripture Verses in this Episode: Isaiah 64:4-6 Romans 5:12 Romans
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October 31 is not only Halloween, it’s also Protestant Reformation Day – a pivotal point in Christian History. It started with Jesus and the Resurrection when he defeated death by dying on the cross then he was raised from the dead. Then Pentecost when God gave us the Holy Spirit. Then Paul’s missionary journeys to
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When you get on social media or watch TV or movies, have you become desensitized? Are we condoning sin when we shouldn’t? We are as a society, less and less shocked. We are the proverbial frog in a pan of heating water, unaware of our danger. What would Jesus do about the lack of concern
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Are we living in the end times? Are we looking at the signs of Armageddon and the Judgement Day? So far in 2020, the world has seen… Out of control wildfires in Australia — which sort of mirrored the ones in California a few months ago. 3 volcanoes erupting in Japan, Mexico and the Philippines.
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Who do your follow? Jesus or the man-made rules and teachings of a church? Are you a Halfway Christian? In this episode I talk about: The truth about Jesus’ salvation The truth about baptism The difference between following a church and following Jesus Bible verses used: John 3:3 Mark 8:38 Revelation 3:15-19 Revelation 3:20 John
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