May 20
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John-Stapleton added a text contribution WHICH IS THE BETTER RENDERING?Well, if you think about it, Mark is the Gospel which says “Kingdon of God”, while Matthew says “Kingdom of Heaven.” Often, a king will have a son to be the next ruler of his kingdom, so if Jesus is God’s Son (1:11) and God is the magnate (kind of like a king only He’s God), then the rendering which includes ‘Son of God’ is correct. This title is echoed again through the lips of the Centurion who... Read more » -
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John-Stapleton added a text contribution Jewish People“This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: In those days ten men from different nations and languages of the world will clutch at the sleeve of one Jew. And they will say, ‘Please let us walk with you, for we have heard that God is with you’ ” – (Zechariah 8:23). My love and appreciation for the Jewish people is great. Some of you may ask me, ‘John, how come? They’re only Jesus killers!’ I’ll... Read more »
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John-Stapleton added contributions: Compromise is Not Always Good, Death, Judas Iscariot and The Transformed Christian
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John-Stapleton added a text contribution The Bible is a Book of TruthThe Bible is not just any book. It’s not just a book to swear on (which you shouldn’t do anyway). It’s not just a book to say, ‘Oh, that’s a good book,’ or ‘Oh, that’s a nice story,’ and then shrug your shoulders, and turn the other way. The truth of the matter is that you are to live your life by it. But someone might say, ‘Why should I base my life on this book? Shouldn’t I think what I want to... Read more »
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John-Stapleton added a text contribution Focus on the Final WorkIn order to fully appreciate God, you must look at the people you know that live bad lives, (or once lived bad lives) and see how God will change them (or once changed them). It all goes back to what Jesus said about judging others (Matthew 7:1). Do not write someone off now because of what they’ve done or what they’ve experienced. Remember, some sins were forced on people. Yes, do bring a soft... Read more »
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John-Stapleton added a text contribution Truly Loving Your NeighborWhat does it mean to love your neighbor? Well, maybe if they need a quart of sugar, you’ll lend it to them. But what does it mean? Maybe you love them by being courteous and keeping your music down. All of this actually are ways to show love. But I would say that the ultimate way to show your love for them is to witness to them – that is to tell them about Jesus and his mighty sacrifice on the cross.... Read more »
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John-Stapleton added a text contribution GovernmentHere in America, government and church are separated. Why is that?! It was never supposed to be like this. In the Old Testament, when a country would mobilize for battle, the leader would ask God if they should fight, and if God said “yes” then it would be a sign that they would win the battle. “Don’t go to war without wise guidance; victory depends on having many advisers.” Proverbs 24:6. Those... Read more »
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John-Stapleton added a text contribution PrayerALL OF THIS BIBLE PASSAGE WAS JESUS’ WORDS. THERE ARE DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE LORD’S PRAYER. THE FIRST THAT SAYS, “Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven”, IS THE PART OF THE PRAYER THAT YOU HONOR GOD. THE SECOND PART OF THE PRAYER IS THE PART THAT SAYS, “Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins... Read more »
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John-Stapleton added a text contribution Do Animals Go to Heaven? | 1 Corinthians 15:39, 44I have a friend who once had a pet rabbit named Oreo. She was with him a portion of his childhood, but later she died. My friend has been grieved about it ever since. So one day I tried to assure him that he would see her again in heaven. He dared me to prove it, and I did. When Paul talks about the resurrection, he gets very detailed in his point. One thing he said was this: “All flesh is not the... Read more »
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John-Stapleton added contributions: “Can That Faith Save Him?” and “Can That Faith Save Him?” | James 2:14-26
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John-Stapleton joined YouVersion