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All people to himself
John 12:32 (ESV)
And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself."Created 9 days ago
Labels: all nations open to the world salvation
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Eternal death
See John 15:6 - those who do not believe, those who do not abide in the vine, are cast into the fire, and burned, but before that, they wither, as they are not filled with life.
Created 9 days ago
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Satan, loosed on the world.
When the thousand years are over (and this is figurative, thousand, meaning many, see Psalm 50:10' God is certainly not suggesting he only owns the cattle from a thousand hills) Satan will be no longer…
Created 9 days ago
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Do not trust every desire
The use of spirits here - I think - can be gleaned from the blue letter lexicon: "the disposition or influence which fills and governs the soul of any one" This passage is saying " do not assume that…
Created 9 days ago
1 John 4:1 (ESV), 1 John 4:2 (ESV), 1 John 4:3 (ESV), 1 John 4:4 (ESV), 1 John 4:5 (ESV), 1 John 4:6 (ESV)
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Isaiah 51:13
Isaiah 51:13 (ESV)
and have forgotten the Lord, your Maker, who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth, and you fear continually all the day because of the wrath of the oppressor, when he sets himself to destroy? And where is the wrath of the oppressor?Created 11 days ago
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Be not ashamed!
We should not be ashamed to believe in God, the believe in Christ. It's too easy to get to a point, especially in this world, where outward belief of God is kind of seen as a strang behavior, where…
Created 11 days ago
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We will show the love of Christ in us by our outward actions
This does not mean that our outward actions dictate our love of Christ. A man can be "good" in all sense of the word, but that will not mean that he has the love of Christ within him. Also, though,…
Created 12 days ago
1 John 3:16 (ESV), 1 John 3:17 (ESV), 1 John 3:18 (ESV), 1 John 3:19 (ESV), 1 John 3:20 (ESV), 1 John 3:21 (ESV), 1 John 3:22 (ESV), 1 John 3:23 (ESV)
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Avoid the foolish and impious
Fool in this sense, I believe, can also carry the additional meaning of "impious" That doesn't mean that one should avoid talking to those who are unsaved - they still need to see the word of the Gospel.…
Created 13 days ago
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Avoid pursuing things that have no lasting value
We should not make our goal in life to acquire all manner of things - we should be pursuing things that actually matter. Money and possessions can be h one day, and gone the next - they do not necessarily…
Created 13 days ago
Proverbs 23:4 (ESV), Proverbs 23:5 (ESV), Proverbs 23:6 (ESV), Proverbs 23:7 (ESV)
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The love of God surpasses all, and nothing can separate us from His love
Nothing can separate us frothy love of our creator. If we have given ourselves to the lord, then there is nothing that can step between us and Him. I love the line here "no in all these things we are…
Created 14 days ago
Luke 8:22 (ESV), Luke 8:23 (ESV), Luke 8:24 (ESV), Luke 8:25 (ESV), Romans 8:35 (ESV), Romans 8:36 (ESV), Romans 8:37 (ESV), Romans 8:38 (ESV), Romans 8:39 (ESV)
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Do not fear death within this mortal coil
We do not need to fear death upon this earth - for if we are in Christ, we only die physically, and we have eternal life with God in heaven. So - do not fear those who, on this earth, would wish you…
Created 14 days ago
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Mo money mo problems
Proverbs 15:16 (ESV)
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.Created 15 days ago
Labels: love loving home true wealth wealth
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Jesus is in control.
I like to think of this story in a certain manner. I know that Jesus is fully aware of what is going to happen as they go out in the boat - there will be winds, and waves, and a storm, a tempest to toss…
Created 15 days ago
Luke 8:22 (ESV), Luke 8:23 (ESV), Luke 8:24 (ESV), Luke 8:25 (ESV)
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We are intimately known
God knows us from before time was created. He was aware of us, each of us, before the earth became. God is outside of time and space, he surpasses all understanding. Interesting, here, how it talks…
Created 15 days ago
Psalm 139:13 (ESV), Psalm 139:14 (ESV), Psalm 139:15 (ESV), Psalm 139:16 (ESV)
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Jesus foretelling his own death, resurrection, and ascension.
Jesus, here, is foretelling His own ascension, but it's not really a foreshadowing from God's perspective - for God is outside space and time. Reading this as it is says that Christ is the only one…
Created 16 days ago
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The great commission
Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV)
And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.Created 16 days ago
Labels: great commission
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If we are not alive in the lord, then we will,not remember the lord
Before we have been made alive in Christ, we are dead in our own sin (Ephesians 2:1-10), and we do not remember the lord, no, we have not even known Him. And after we leave the mortal plane, if we did…
Created 17 days ago
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Nothing is worthy of our reverence and worship, save the Lord
The angel admonishes him for falling at his feet with the intention of worshipping him. This angel is magnificent, truly must be a sight Ito behold, and even he is below Christ, and whorships him and…
Created 17 days ago
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God among His creation, Christ who saves us
We look to Jesus for strength and endurance in the face of adversity - not only spiritual adversity, but emotional, and physical as well. The death of Christ on the cross, that incredible sacrifice, gives…
Created 17 days ago
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Change comes from within
Matthew 23:26 (ESV)
You blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and the plate, that the outside also may be clean.Created 17 days ago
Labels: change clean heart righteousness
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Saying something doesn't make it true...
Just because you profess to be a follower of Christ, doesn't make it true... Anyone can say and do all the "right" things, but that doesn't mean that what they have in their hearts is truly love for Christ.…
Created 18 days ago
Matthew 23:27 (ESV), Matthew 23:28 (ESV), 1 John 1:8 (ESV), 1 John 1:10 (ESV)
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Sacrifice in the morning...
Christ died for us. This was the sacrifice to end all sacrifices - because of His death for our sins, we are forgiven, and we no longer have to slaughter animals and burn them to satiate the wrath of…
Created 18 days ago
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Even in the midst of adversity...
Even when the world seems against, even when it seems like there is no hope... Remain in Him. Sometimes, it feels like God is miles away and it's our continued faith even in those times, even when it…
Created 18 days ago
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Blessing if the righteous, favor of the lord
The Lord covers us with a shield if we are in him - if we rest in Him. What is righteousness? Those who are saved - alive again in Christ - those who have accepted Christ as their savior and give their…
Created 19 days ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 100 Highlights
2012-05-11
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The Lord hears, and answers, prayer
God hears our prayers - and answers them (of course, this doesn't mean they get answered in the manner we necessarily expect). But, we can't just shout at God "here are my prayers! Make them happen!"…
Created 19 days ago
Psalm 4:1 (ESV), Psalm 4:2 (ESV), Psalm 4:3 (ESV), Romans 8:28 (ESV)
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Jesus didn't come to save those who don't need saving
Jesus didn't come to earth to save those who don't need saving - for the people who think they can save themselves are in no position to humble themselves enough to give their lives to the Lord. The…
Created 19 days ago
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The servant is not greater than his master
Just as Jesus was persecuted, and killed, by the world, because they hated him so much - we can expect to receive that same wrath - and - in fact, if we do _not_ receive that same wrath, we may want to…
Created 20 days ago
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Trusting in the lord for "safety" and for deliverance
While I believe this passage to be quite literal - David really is fleeing from, many, many foes, yet, along the way, he's still calling out to God - I think there is a deeper meaning that can be obtained…
Created 20 days ago
Psalm 3:1 (ESV), Psalm 3:2 (ESV), Psalm 3:3 (ESV), Psalm 3:4 (ESV)
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Suffering, even when doing the "right" thing
1 Peter 2:20 (ESV)
For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God.Created 20 days ago
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Give unto Caesar what is Caesar's...
Even if you disagree with those who are in power even if those who are lord over the physical world are persecuting you, or otherwise causing you harm, still submit to their rule. Even if a government…
Created 20 days ago
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Our lives, in heaven
Matthew 22:30-31 (ESV)
For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven.Created 20 days ago
Labels: heaven resurrection
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When among the Gentiles
And otherwise, of course. We should "be on our best behavior" when interacting with those who are not saved - but that doesn't mean that we can "just let it go" when we aren't among them. If we are…
Created 20 days ago
Psalm 1:1 (ESV), Psalm 1:2 (ESV), John 15:8 (ESV), 1 Peter 2:12 (ESV)
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Fellowship, being together in the word
Acts 2:42 (ESV)
And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.Created 21 days ago
Labels: community fellowship love
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Personal responsibility
2 Corinthians 5:10 (ESV)
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.Created 21 days ago
Labels: responsibility
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Salvation, cleansing of the heart, submission
Psalm 51:10 (ESV)
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.Created 23 days ago
Labels: clean cleanse heart salvation submission
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Begging for mercy, forgiveness
Psalm 51:1-2 (ESV)
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.Created 23 days ago
Labels: forgiveness mercy supplication
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Earned a Badge — Completed 3 Reading Plans
2012-05-07
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Opening the scroll, braking the seals.
Revelation 5:4-5 (ESV)
and I began to weep loudly because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or to look into it.Created 24 days ago
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Be committed to the Lord - or don't but don't be tepid
Revelation 3:15-16 (ESV)
"'I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot!Created 24 days ago
Labels: commitment lukewarm tenacity
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God does things for his sake, secondly, for ours
Psalm 23:3 (ESV)
He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.Created 25 days ago
Labels: god's sovereignty righteousness
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2 Timothy 3:16-17
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (ESV)
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,Created 25 days ago
Labels: rely on god word works
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Remembering that God's wisdom and knowledge is supreme - and we should rest in him
Psalm 22:2-3 (ESV)
O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer, and by night, but I find no rest.Created 26 days ago
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Distance from god...
Psalm 22:2 (ESV)
O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer, and by night, but I find no rest.Created 26 days ago
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Joy at salvation
Psalm 20:5 (ESV)
May we shout for joy over your salvation, and in the name of our God set up our banners! May the Lord fulfill all your petitions!Created 26 days ago
Labels: joy. salvation
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Be not anxious
Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV)
do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.Created 26 days ago
Labels: anxiety rest rest in the lord
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Petitioning the Lord for his wisdom in our actions...
Psalm 19:14 (ESV)
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.Created 26 days ago
Labels: restraint submission wisdom
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Creation and the majesty of God
Psalm 19:1 (ESV)
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.Created 26 days ago
Labels: creation intelligent design majesty universe
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights
2012-05-04
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Resting in the lord
James 4:8 (ESV)
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.Created 26 days ago
Labels: rest trust in the lord
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Humility, fleeing from pride
James 4:6 (ESV)
But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble."Created 26 days ago
Labels: humility
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Humility, hope in the lord. Meekness, submission
James 4:8-10 (ESV)
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.Created 26 days ago
Labels: humility submission worship
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Hope and service to others
Hebrews 6:10-12 (ESV)
For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do.Created 26 days ago
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2012-04-29
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2012-04-22
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks
2011-09-12
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-08-23
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-08-21
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-08-03
