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Abraham’s “Faith” Seed – Seeking Christ’s church – Part IV

timdadeelee | May 23, 2010

Christ’s church – Son’s of God – One in Christ – Heirs according to the promise. To Christ’s church in Galatia Faith in Christ, Not the Law  1 You crazy Galatians!  Did someone put a hex on you?  Have you taken leave of your senses?  Something crazy has happened, for it’s obvious that you no longer [...]

Mystery Revealed – Seeking Christ’s church- Part III

timdadeelee | May 23, 2010

Christ’s church – The Gospel is for all! – Members together of one body, God’s people/family - sharers in the promise. To Christ’s church in Ephesus. The Secret Plan of God  1-3This is why I, Paul, am in jail for Christ, having taken up the cause of you outsiders, so-called. I take it that you’re familiar [...]

In the Way – “Denominations”

timdadeelee | March 7, 2010

Out and about – here and there – I have often found myself in conversations  – when the idea of “denomination” among churches, is brought up.  Maybe you have had that experience, too.  It seems, there is a considerable amount of confusion about the term “denomination” – while, it is a term that is commonly used, by [...]

What was the first commandment?

admin | November 1, 2009

The first commandment – found in the Bible – is from Genesis 1:28 “Be fruitful and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it:  And have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.”

What’s in a dream?

admin | October 10, 2009

Dreams are frequent and important events in the Bible.  Often they are God’s way of speaking to his servants. The very first dreamer was Abimelech, who, in Genesis 20:3-8 – was informed that he must give Sarah back to her husband Abraham.  The king of Gerar had accidentally taken her as his own, mistakenly believing [...]

Going “Straight”

admin | September 19, 2009

The New Testament provides us with the name of just one street:  The Lord tells Ananias to “go to the street which is called Straight” – in Damascus (Acts 9:11) – to find a man named Judas.  NOTE:  Not that Judas:  This Judas had had Paul in his home – as a guest. Straight Street can still [...]

Idol Talk

admin | September 17, 2009

Traveling through the desert after leaving Egypt, the Hebrews created a “molten calf” to worship (Exodus 32:4).  For this sin, they were made to wander for 40 years before reaching the Land that flowed with Milk and Honey. But the Bible tells us that these Israelites weren’t the only ones who fashioned golden idols. Perhaps the [...]

More common Biblical phrases

admin | August 10, 2009

“Out of the mouth of babes.” – Psalms 8:2 “There is no new thing under the sun.” – Ecclesiastes 1:9 “And they shall beat their swords into plowshares.” – Isaiah 2:4 “Seek, and ye shall find.” – Matthew 7:7 “The signs of the times.” – Matthew 16:3 “Many will be called, but few chosen.” – [...]

Blood Money

admin | July 10, 2009

  Judas was paid 30 pieces of silver – for betraying Jesus – though he threw the money to the ground before running off – to hang himself. The priests – who gave him the money – did not know what to do:  You see?……Deuteronomy 23:18 forbids ill-gotten gain from being brought “into the house [...]

The Naked Truth…

admin | June 16, 2009

Among the many odd deeds performed by prophets – one of the strangest was – Isaiah’s habit of walking through Jerusalem – utterly naked – not just for an afternoon or even for several days – but for three years!  According to Isaiah 20:3-4 – the prophet did so – as “a sign” – that [...]