Articles
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Devout Men
And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. Acts 2:5 (KJV) Men – This is a description of the day of Pentecost when the Spirit descended upon the followers of the Way. It wasn’t a fluke that so many people were gathered this day in Jerusalem. Who were…
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Swearing is Actually Good
Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name. Deuteronomy 6:13 (KJV) Swear – I was taught that we were not allowed to swear. And because of this reason, we’re not allowed to partake in jury duty, or pledge our allegiance, or swear any oaths under law. It’s…
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Abraham’s Bosom
And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; Luke 16:22 (KJV) Abraham’s bosom – It amazes me that one abstract verse found in a parable meant to teach a moral lesson could be used as doctrine. But…
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Urim and Thummim
And thou shalt put in the breastplate of judgment the Urim and the Thummim; and they shall be upon Aaron’s heart, when he goeth in before the Lord: and Aaron shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel upon his heart before the Lord continually. Exodus 28:30 (KJV) The Urim and the Thummim –…
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Recognizing Israel
And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: Revelation 12:1 (KJV) I don’t often read the Revelation of John. Trying to make sense and interpret it all is just speculation. When people share their…
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Not with Old Leaven
Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. 1 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV) Not with old leaven – Today is the last day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. It’s a High Sabbath today, and I’d like…
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The Proof is in the Confusion
And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Matthew 27:46 (KJV) Eli – Do you want to know why your translation of the Bible is not completely reliable? Compare this verse with Mark 15:34.
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A Mixture of Interpretations
Else, if thou wilt not let my people go, behold, I will send swarms of flies upon thee, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people, and into thy houses: and the houses of the Egyptians shall be full of swarms of flies, and also the ground whereon they are. Exodus 8:21 (KJV) Swarms of…
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Paul, a First Century Jew
The women are to keep silent in the churches; for they are not permitted to speak, but are to subject themselves, just as the Law also says. 35 If they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is improper for a woman to speak in church. 1 Corinthians 14:34-35…
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It’s Not About Salvation
Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:19 (KJV) Least commandments – I assume you know which commandments…