Commands, Instructions, Closing, Heb 13

Heb 13 is very much like 1 Thes 5:12-28 and Rom 12:9-21, for instance.  Each of the verses from 1 to 17 are a succession of divers commands and instructions as Paul brings this letter to a close.  These “bullet points” are unlike the the former chapters.  Paul has finished...

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When Satan Attacks, 1 Pet 5:8

When Satan Attacks 1 Pet 5: 8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We know that the devil is a roaring lion… seeking whom he may devour [1 Pet 5:8].  He patiently waits for optimum times to attack.  Here are some of the more obvious times when you can expect the devil...

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Leprosy, Lesions and Leaven, Lev 13

Leprosy Lesions Leaven Lev. 13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Sin, false doctrine and Biblical error are likened to leprosy, lesions [cancers] and leaven in the Bible.  They all spread and affect surrounding cells. Leprosy – Lev 13-14 – leprosy typifies sin. Leprosy and sin start small [Lev 13:2]. There is a...

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Again Entangled, 2 Pet 2:18-22

We have been studying the false teachers who bring in damnable heresies [2 Pet 2:1].  Today, we are going to study 2 Pet 2:18-22, in which we learn what affect these false teachers have on people who have already “escaped from them who live in error,” [2 Pet 2:18].  You’re...

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God Will Not Spare False Teachers, 2 Pet 2:4-17

In 2 Pet 2:4-17, Peter continues dealing with the subject of false teachers.  In this section of the chapter, Peter tells us that God will judge the false teachers and will not spare them.  He cites God’s judgment of the fallen angels, the world that was flooded in Noah’s day,...

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False Teachers Among You, 2 Pet 2:1-3

Wherever there is truth, there are going to be lies.  In the Old Testament, there were false prophets among the people, when there were holy men of God who spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost [2 Pet 1:21].  In the New Testament, Peter said, “there shall be...

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Hear Counsel

Hear Counsel Prov.19:20-21   The Bible tells us to “Hear counsel”. We constantly urge you to seek counsel in most everything you do. How then do you know if the counsel you hear is from the Lord? Being able to qualify the counsel and know that it is Godly and...

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Where They Stood 2 Tim 4:14-22

Where They Stood II Tim. 4: 14-22 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO At the end of Paul’s second epistle to Timothy, Paul told Timothy where certain men stood in relation to him. Alexander stood against Paul – 2 Tim 4:14-15 – men like Alexander, who stand against men like Paul, are very...

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Men Of This Sort II Tim. 3:6-13

Men of This Sort II Tim. 3: 6-13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO After describing the characteristics of people in the perilous times of these last days, Paul warns us against the things people of this sort do.  They have a form of godliness but they are not godly [2 Tim 3:5]. ...

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