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Who is my Neighbor?
We weren't designed to ask this question. We were designed to express the same inclusive love that we see in a God who loves all. This is what Jesus clarifies in the sermon on the mount with his instruction…
Created 27 days ago
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Be Like your Father
We need to hear this in the context of sons (verse 45) who want to be like their Father. This reflects a desire to be like "dad."
Created 27 days ago
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Exclusive Love
This is the old righteousness - but it is a love that seeks to exclude not include.
Created 27 days ago
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Love for those we Justifiably Dislike
The heart of the disciple is love for those who we justifiably dislike. There is reason to hate them, and instead we show love. As we see in the previous passage we are not merely called to endure evil,…
Created 27 days ago
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Do Not - Not! Gratify the Desires of the Flesh
Paul in Greek uses two words for "not" side by side - doubly emphasizing that you will NOT! gratify the desires of the flesh.
Created 3 months ago
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Being One
Biblical unity is patterned after the relationship that we see between the Father and the Son. What is the oneness that we see in the relationship between the Father and the Son? It is not oneness in…
Created 4 months ago
John 17:11 (ESV), John 17:21 (ESV), John 17:22 (ESV), John 17:23 (ESV)
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Not praying for the world
This is an interesting statement that Jesus makes here. Granted, it is specific to this prayer, but here he makes the statement that he is not praying for the world, but rather for the ones whom God has…
Created 4 months ago
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Glory
Notice how often Jesus uses the word "Glory" in this passage. God's glory is central to who He is and what He is about. All of His other characteristics are displayed in order to bring Him glory. All…
Created 4 months ago
John 17:1 (ESV), John 17:2 (ESV), John 17:3 (ESV), John 17:4 (ESV), John 17:5 (ESV)
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Eternal Life
This is the definition of eternal life. Eternal life isn't about being with God forever, but rather about knowing God.
Created 4 months ago
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Lifted his eyes up
Notice that Jesus didn't bow his head and close his eyes, rather He lifted his eyes up to heaven to pray.
Created 4 months ago
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Pruned
The word for pruned in verse 2 and clean in verse 3 are the same: 2513 καθαρός [KAQARO/S] {katharós} \kath-ar-os'\ of uncertain affinity; clean (literally or figuratively):--clean, clear, pure. They…
Created 5 months ago
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The Scarlet Harlot on a Scarlet Beast
A picture that calls to mind a coin in Rome picturing the goddess Roma reclining on the seven hills of Rome.
Created 6 months ago
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Virgins in heaven?
Cross reference 2 Corinthians 11:2 This is a spiritual virginity or non-defilement.
Created 6 months ago
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The Second Beast
Where the first beast seems to be representative of corrupt world government, the second seems to be representative of false religion. It looked like a lamb (Jesus Christ) but spoke like a dragon i.e.…
Created 6 months ago
Revelation 13:11 (ESV), Revelation 13:12 (ESV), Revelation 13:13 (ESV), Revelation 13:14 (ESV), Revelation 13:15 (ESV), Revelation 13:16 (ESV), Revelation 13:17 (ESV), Revelation 13:18 (ESV)
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The First Beast
Plays on earlier biblical imagery of un-godly empires portrayed as beasts. Takes the imagery of the four beasts/empires of Daniel (Babylon, Persia, Greece and Rome) and compiles the imagery of the various…
Created 6 months ago
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Revelation 11:12
Imagery calls to mind images of Elijah and Jesus ascending triumphantly.
Created 6 months ago
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Significance of the Imagery of the Angel
The elements that John uses to describe the strong angel combines various elements of God and His character. Rainbow on his head - Genesis 9:8-17 God's faithfulness Clothed like a cloud - Exodus 19:9-18…
Created 6 months ago
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Revelation 7: 4 & 9
John hears of the 144,000 and turns and sees the great multitude. Much as when he hears of the lion of Judah and turns to see a lamb slain. Even though in the year 95 AD Christians were a scattered persecuted…
Created 7 months ago
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Notes on Revelation 6
It's important to realize that Christ is in control. He is the one breaking the seven seals. He is in control. The world isn't going to hell in a hand basket. God is on His throne, and He controls even…
Created 7 months ago
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Neither hot or cold
Laodicea had neighbors famous for their hot springs useful for bathing and medicinal purposes, and neighbors famous for their cold springs useful for drinking cold fresh water; but they themselves had…
Created 7 months ago
Revelation 3:15 (ESV), Revelation 3:16 (ESV), Revelation 3:17 (ESV), Revelation 3:18 (ESV)
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Like a Thief
Twice Sardis has fallen to sneak attacks due to lack of vigilence.
Created 7 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-11-06
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Sexual Immorality
Sexual immorality may be literal or in the sense of the church "playing the harlot."
Created 7 months ago
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Victors Crown
Death does result in defeat. Unfaithfulness results in defeat. Death means victory. To remain faithful is to win.
Created 7 months ago
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Literature Employed by Revelation
When we look at these verses in Revelation we see three different types of literature employed by John: First it is revelation (verse 1) - apocryphal literature. Literature mean to reveal. Second it is…
Created 7 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-10-02
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-09-19
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-09-11
Adam Crawford
- adamncrawford
- Kuna, ID
