Sometimes passages just explain themselves. 1Th 4:1 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. 1Th 4:2 For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.… Continue reading 1 Thessalonians 4 – A few markers on the road to Holiness….
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Travels and Distractions
trying to get back to my routine..... I did make a comment on a recent blogger post. What exactly is salvation? Posted on April 7, 2019 by Mike Ratliff My comment...... Always look forward to your insightful detail reflection. True statement: “To hear the “gospel” preached in many churches today, without knowing what we have looked… Continue reading Travels and Distractions
2 Corinthians 2 – Corrupting the Word of God
2 Corinthians 2:17 For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. From the text it seems this existed from the times of the apostles, not just in our day. Perhaps it is easier to do… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 2 – Corrupting the Word of God
2 Corinthians 1 – Paul’s reference to the Trinity
I know he doesn't actually use the word but as you read this text, right here in Chapter 1 note the references to God the Father, Jesus Christ the son and to the Holy Spirit our comforter. One of the directions my current thinking is taking is perhaps described by reflections on the echo's of… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 1 – Paul’s reference to the Trinity