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Acts 5:40
Acts 5:40 (NET)
and they summoned the apostles and had them beaten. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus and released them.Created 6 days ago
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Acts 5:29
Acts 5:29 (NET)
But Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than people.Created 6 days ago
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Acts 5:18
Acts 5:18 (NET)
They laid hands on the apostles and put them in a public jail.Created 6 days ago
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Acts 4:36
Acts 4:36 (NET)
So Joseph, a Levite who was a native of Cyprus, called by the apostles Barnabas (which is translated “son of encouragement”),Created 6 days ago
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Acts 4:33
Acts 4:33 (NET)
With great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was on them all.Created 6 days ago
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Acts 1:26
Acts 1:26 (NET)
Then they cast lots for them, and the one chosen was Matthias; so he was counted with the eleven apostles.Created 6 days ago
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Acts 1:2
Acts 1:2 (NET)
until the day he was taken up to heaven, after he had given orders by the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen.Created 6 days ago
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Luke 22:14
Luke 22:14 (NET)
Now when the hour came, Jesus took his place at the table and the apostles joined him.Created 6 days ago
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Luke 17:5
Luke 17:5 (NET)
The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!”Created 6 days ago
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Luke 9:10
Luke 9:10 (NET)
When the apostles returned, they told Jesus everything they had done. Then he took them with him and they withdrew privately to a town called Bethsaida.Created 6 days ago
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Luke 6:13
Luke 6:13 (NET)
When morning came, he called his disciples and chose twelve of them, whom he also named apostles:Created 6 days ago
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Mark 6:30
Mark 6:30 (NET)
Then the apostles gathered around Jesus and told him everything they had done and taught.Created 6 days ago
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Matthew 10:2
Matthew 10:2 (NET)
Now these are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (called Peter), and Andrew his brother; James son of Zebedee and John his brother;Created 6 days ago
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Galatians 2:8
Galatians 2:8 (NET)
(for he who empowered Peter for his apostleship to the circumcised also empowered me for my apostleship to the Gentiles)Created 6 days ago
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1 Corinthians 9:2
1 Corinthians 9:2 (NET)
If I am not an apostle to others, at least I am to you, for you are the confirming sign of my apostleship in the Lord.Created 6 days ago
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Romans 1:5
Romans 1:5 (NET)
Through him we have received grace and our apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles on behalf of his name.Created 6 days ago
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Acts 1:25
Acts 1:25 (NET)
to assume the task of this service and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.”Created 6 days ago
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John 13:16
John 13:16 (NET)
I tell you the solemn truth, the slave is not greater than his master, nor is the one who is sent as a messenger greater than the one who sent him.Created 6 days ago
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Philippians 2:25
Philippians 2:25 (NET)
But for now I have considered it necessary to send Epaphroditus to you. For he is my brother, coworker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to me in my need.Created 6 days ago
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2 Peter 1:1
2 Peter 1:1 (NET)
From Simeon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ, have been granted a faith just as precious as ours.Created 6 days ago
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1 Peter 1:1
1 Peter 1:1 (NET)
From Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those temporarily residing abroad (in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, the province of Asia, and Bithynia) who are chosenCreated 6 days ago
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Hebrews 3:1
Hebrews 3:1 (NET)
Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, partners in a heavenly calling, take note of Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess,Created 6 days ago
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Titus 1:1
Titus 1:1 (NET)
From Paul, a slave of God and apostle of Jesus Christ, to further the faith of God’s chosen ones and the knowledge of the truth that is in keeping with godliness,Created 6 days ago
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2 Timothy 1:11
2 Timothy 1:11 (NET)
For this gospel I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher.Created 6 days ago
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2 Timothy 1:1
2 Timothy 1:1 (NET)
From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to further the promise of life in Christ Jesus,Created 6 days ago
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The holiness that comes by free grace.
Broadly speaking there are two errors regarding Christian holiness. Either we treat God's grace as a licence to do as we please because God will forgive us anything. Or with a weaker view of grace we…
Created 26 days ago
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You got the wrong moral of the story
Many people read this passage and find many insightful applications to how Christians or non-Christians live their lives and should live their lives. These applications are often good but the trouble…
Created about 1 month ago
Luke 5:4 (NET), Luke 5:5 (NET), Luke 5:6 (NET), Luke 5:7 (NET), Luke 5:8 (NET), Luke 5:9 (NET)
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Don't forget the older son!
How often have I heard sermons/studies on this parable that focus solely one the younger son! Hello, there are two sons!! Both equally lost but for different reasons. Just by way of reinforcing that,…
Created about 1 month ago
Luke 15:11 (NIV84), Luke 15:12 (NIV84), Luke 15:13 (NIV84), Luke 15:14 (NIV84), Luke 15:15 (NIV84), Luke 15:16 (NIV84), Luke 15:17 (NIV84), Luke 15:18 (NIV84), Luke 15:19 (NIV84), Luke 15:20 (NIV84), Luke 15:21 (NIV84), Luke 15:22 (NIV84), Luke 15:23 (NIV84), Luke 15:24 (NIV84), Luke 15:25 (NIV84), Luke 15:26 (NIV84), Luke 15:27 (NIV84), Luke 15:28 (NIV84), Luke 15:29 (NIV84), Luke 15:30 (NIV84), Luke 15:31 (NIV84), Luke 15:32 (NIV84)
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God is angry throughout the day.
A controversial thought these days (though I am sure that in times past and in other cultures this would have been equally controversial, if not more!). How can the proverbial 'God of love' be angry throughout…
Created about 1 month ago
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Jesus went to the Father
Jesus, by committing his spirit to the Father, was implying that he went immediately to the presence of the Father upon dying. Upon his death he was immediately reunited in love to his Father. Note also…
Created about 1 month ago
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Who is The Prophet?
Some argue that Jesus did not fulfil the prediction made by Moses of The Prophet - the greatest of all God's prophets. It is claimed that Muhammad fulfilled this prediction and is therefore The Prophet.…
Created about 1 month ago
Deuteronomy 18:15 (NET), Deuteronomy 18:16 (NET), Deuteronomy 18:17 (NET), Deuteronomy 18:18 (NET), Deuteronomy 18:19 (NET), Deuteronomy 18:20 (NET), Deuteronomy 18:21 (NET), Deuteronomy 18:22 (NET)
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Earned a Badge — Completed 3 Reading Plans
2012-04-03
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Death is swallowed up
Note that death is not just abolished, done away with, made up for, or destroyed – it is swallowed up! The victory does not counterbalance death, it does not make up for it, but it feeds directly off…
Created 2 months ago
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Wisdom for the mature
Wisdom - a really central theme of Christianity. Knowing what to do in a given situation and having the right motivation to do it. Here it seems that contemplating the 'pleasures at God's right hand'…
Created 2 months ago
1 Corinthians 2:6 (NET), 1 Corinthians 2:7 (NET), 1 Corinthians 2:8 (NET), 1 Corinthians 2:9 (NET)
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Finding Jesus in the Bible
Jesus' point here? Stop trying to find yourself in the story! Maybe you haven't learned yet that you're not most significant person in the universe. Don't think the Bible is all about you. It is not primarily…
Created 2 months ago
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A well known verse
A well known verse*, often quoted at Christians to prove they should abandon all discernment and accept all people without criticism regardless of lifestyle and conduct. Thus it is well known and equally…
Created 2 months ago
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Speaking in languages ("tongues").
A significant part of Dr Peter Masters proof of the cessation of the charismatic gifts is the Temporary Purpose of Tongues. (http://www.metropolitantabernacle.org/Sword-And-Trowel/Sword-and-Trowel-Articles/Proving-that-Charismatic-Gifts-Have-Ceased)…
Created 3 months ago
1 Corinthians 14:21 (NET), 1 Corinthians 14:22 (NET), 1 Corinthians 14:23 (NET), 1 Corinthians 14:24 (NET)
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Futility and Fallenness
A good summation of ordinary experience. Whether rich or poor, intelligent or not we all experience to some degree the futility of life. It is a good descriptor of life. We keenly feel so much potential…
Created 3 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2012-03-12
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2012-03-06
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Did Jesus think he was an ordinary man?
At the very least this passage tells us that Jesus was fully aware that he was a unique person. The broader implications of this self-view of Jesus are the other places in the OT, especially Isaiah, that…
Created 3 months ago
Luke 4:18 (NET), Luke 4:19 (NET), Luke 4:20 (NET), Luke 4:21 (NET)
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A few thoughts on Psalm 16
Psalm 16 In verse 10 we see something that is not true of any ordinary person. Jesus alone has fulfilled this by his resurrection. We are all destined to die*, and are utterly unable to resurrect ourselves.…
Created 3 months ago
Psalm 16:1 (NET), Psalm 16:2 (NET), Psalm 16:3 (NET), Psalm 16:4 (NET), Psalm 16:5 (NET), Psalm 16:6 (NET), Psalm 16:7 (NET), Psalm 16:8 (NET), Psalm 16:9 (NET), Psalm 16:10 (NET), Psalm 16:11 (NET)
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Maturity
If it is not the key indicator of maturity it certainly is a key indicator, that is, being able to discern good from evil.
Created 4 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2012-02-05
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dead for some time
Pilate's question to the Centurion is interesting because he asked him if Jesus had been dead 'for some time'. The Centurion confirmed that he had been dead for some time. This is good evidence against…
Created 4 months ago
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Prophesy what?
It is interesting that Mark does not record what Jesus was expected to prophesy. If it is true that Peter was Mark's source (or primary source) this could make sense. Peter was sat with the guards, thus…
Created 4 months ago
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The destruction of Jerusalem.
There are two very important points about this passage that indicate that this section is about AD 70 and not the end of the world, though the destruction of Jerusalem may be a type of the end of the…
Created 5 months ago
Mark 13:14 (NET), Mark 13:15 (NET), Mark 13:16 (NET), Mark 13:17 (NET), Mark 13:18 (NET), Mark 13:19 (NET), Mark 13:20 (NET), Mark 13:21 (NET), Mark 13:22 (NET), Mark 13:23 (NET)
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"Why do you call me good?"
Jesus' (obviously) rhetorical question (because he "answers" it himself) should not be used as a standalone proof of his deity/humanity. Jesus' question was an aside to his main point; not his main point.…
Created 5 months ago
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The Lord is YHWH
Joel 2:32, which Paul quotes, has YHWH where Paul writes 'the Lord'. The context of Romans 10 makes it clear that the person Paul is talking about is Jesus. Thus Paul believed that Jesus was YHWH.
Created 5 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights
2011-12-07
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks
2011-12-06
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-12-05
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-12-05
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-12-04
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The Son
Never before in Biblical history had God spoken from heaven to say, "this is my Son..." People may argue that "Son of God" does not necessarily denote deity but the fact that God speaks like this about…
Created 6 months ago