Homosexuality and Murder and Strife, Oh My

And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, [...]

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It’s Undeniably God

For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse… Romans 1:20
God Did it
God’s creation is undeniably God’s handiwork. No one, having taken it all in could honestly proclaim otherwise. From the [...]

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At Peace? To Be or Not to Be

To Be or Not to Be – at Peace
To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 1:7

You’re Either a Saint or an Ain’t
I study my Bible using the King James and the New King James [...]

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What Were You Hoping For

And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint… Romans 5:3-5
List Your Hopes
So what are you hoping for? A new job? A new spouse? An improved house? What makes your hope-list? Maybe your hope is for someone else; [...]

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You’ve Just Been Told You’re Going to Die

Now this is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death. Deuteronomy 33:1
Now What?
Did you know this is the first time in the Bible the phrase ‘man of God’ is used? In autobiographical fashion and under the inspiration of God the Father, Moses writes this about [...]

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SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD, by Jonathan Edwards

Their foot shall slide in due time. Deuteronomy 32:35
The Great Awakening was a period of great revival, the height of which was between 1740 and 1742. It was at this time that Edwards preached “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” with astonishing results. The sermon finds its roots in Deuteronomy 32, commonly referred [...]

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Do Not Be Afraid

Do Not Be Afraid
Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6
Fear
So frequently we find ourselves in God’s word, but lament that nothing much of spiritual significance [...]

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Where’s My Milk and Honey

’The whole land is brimstone, salt, and burning; it is not sown, nor does it bear, nor does any grass grow there, like the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim, which the Lord overthrew in His anger and His wrath.’ All nations would say, ’Why has the Lord done so to this land? [...]

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A Word for my Jehovah Witness and Mormon Friends

The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin. Deuteronomy 24:16
Two Applications
The first application is a literal–we are responsible for the messes we make and we cannot position our sinful burdens [...]

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Taking Care of Delicate Business

Also you shall have a place outside the camp, where you may go out; and you shall have an implement among your equipment, and when you sit down outside, you shall dig with it and turn and cover your refuse. For the Lord your God walks in the midst of your camp, to deliver you [...]

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