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1 Corinthians: “The Things I Am Writing To You Are A Command Of The Lord”

Any of them who would consider themselves “a prophet” or “spiritual” either in the sense of having miraculous spiritual gifts from the Holy Spirit or in the sense of being a devout follower of God should also “acknowledge that the things I am writing to you are a command of the Lord” (14:37).  This is due to Paul, like the other writers of Scripture, being inspired by the Holy Spirit (2:6-16; Eph. 3:1-5; 1 Thess. 2:13; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:19-21), who in turn received his message from Christ (John 16:12-15).… Read More 1 Corinthians: “The Things I Am Writing To You Are A Command Of The Lord”

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My Thoughts on Psalm 119

Many believe they can be faithful in the sight of God without following the Bible.  Yet when the psalmist had “chosen the way of faithfulness,” he “set (God’s) rules before” him (v. 30).  He clung to the Lord’s testimonies (v. 31), ran in the way of His commandments (v. 32), and asked God repeatedly to teach him “the way of your statutes” and give him understanding in order to keep His law (vs. 33-34).  We rightly cite Paul’s words in Romans about how faith comes from hearing God’s Word (Rom. 10:17), but Psalms 119 shows us exactly how God wants us to hear His Word and the type of faith He wants it to produce.  Christians, are we like the psalmist?… Read More My Thoughts on Psalm 119

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