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Beauty is Skin Deep
“Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone” ~ Dorothy Parker The above quote is rather convincing, but an astute Christian may notice that this quote allows for an additional element. “Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone [and sin constricts the soul]” Christians are often …
Galatians 1:13-24 (KJV)
1:13-14 For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: And profited in the Jews’ religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers. In this passage, …
Sermon Note- “Pain & Purpose”
Series- “Comfort One Another, in Hope” Sermon- “Pain & Purpose” Key Verse[s]: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 Corresponding Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eweiq8E7hOI&t=2s Notes Comfort You (The Holy Spirit) 1 Thessalonians 3:3-4 We are ___________ hard times For the Spirit to be considered The ___________, that means that someone is _____________. When we have the Spirit, the Comforter grows us …
The Perfect Christian
Christians are always seeking to “be better.” The proof is in the pudding. The contemporary Christian book market is flooded, and frankly, oversaturated, with “Christian” self-help books. If you don’t believe me, allow me to name a few of the best-selling Christian books this week according to Audible, an app many enjoy. Balance: Positioning Yourself …
Romans Background & Introduction
Romans 16 chapters, 433 verses, 9422 words (KJV) Primary doctrinal book within the Bible, especially regarding the Gospel of salvation Longest and doctrinally most significant Pauline epistle Broad Outline: Salutation (1:1-7) Epistolary [Matters pertaining to the letter; Extended greeting] (1:8-16) Doctrinal Portion (1:17-8:39) Dispensational Discussion [Discussion of God’s current working in the Church] (9:1-11:36) Practical …
Enriching Grace
Enrich[ing]: (1) To make rich or richer especially by the addition or increase of some desirable quality, attribute, or ingredient (2) To add beauty to (3) To enhance the taste of (4) To make (a soil) more fertile (5) To process so as to add or increase the proportion of a desirable ingredient Grace: (1a) …
1 Timothy 4:7-16 (KJV)
4:7-9 But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. There is a compelling …
To Our Viewers
To our viewers, I wanted to express my endless thanks and gratitude. Your viewership means a lot to me and seeing how some are responding to the Word of God is very exciting to me as a writer. For those viewing from the United States, y’all rock! And for those viewing internationally, y’all rock! I …
The Good, The Bad, and The Spirit
I recently read an insightful, yet secular article that offered a good bit of life advice. It proposed the idea that if we stop constantly rating our life experiences as good and bad, that we could live meaningfully “in the moment”. This is a fascinating concept; although, it can develop into a very frightening reality …