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Learning to walk in Freedom: Part 6 Galatians 3:10-14

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Galatians 3:10 Trying to please God by obeying the Law puts you under a curse. The Scriptures say, “Everyone who doesn’t obey everything in the Law is under a curse.” This is another little Old Testament nugget from Deuteronomy 27:26. Remember that the Law includes the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. The arguments that many of the things in the Mosaic law are no longer relevant to modern society is bogus, … Continue reading →

Learning to walk in freedom, Part 5: Galatians 3:1-9

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As we continue our study of Galatians we come to the place where Paul is really upset with the people he taught. He calls them stupid which was much stronger than lack of intelligence. But let’s allow Paul to talk to us again. _____________________________________________ Chapter Three: Verse 3:1 You stupid Galatians! I told you exactly how Jesus was nailed to a cross as our Messiah. Who put an evil spell on you? [MVP] Foolish or stupid? The word … Continue reading →

Learning to walk in freedom: Part 4 Galatians 2:15-21

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Today we get into one of the core verses of scripture: Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with the Messiah. I no longer live, but He lives in me.” Until we understand this transaction, it is hard to move forward in our walk in the Kingdom. ______________________________ (Galatians 2 continues) Verses 2:15–16 We are Jews by birth and not sinners come out of the Gentiles. However, knowing that a person is not justified by the works of the … Continue reading →

Learning to Walk in Freedom: Part Two Galatians 1:11-24

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This week we take a look at Galatians 1:11-24 and the history of Paul’s call to his ministry. The question for you is: What is your call? Everyone has a calling on their life. What is yours? _________________________________ Chapter 1: Verse 1:11 Because I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the Gospel I preached was not man’s gospel. I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it. I received it directly … Continue reading →

Learning to Walk in Freedom: Part 1 Galatians 1:1-10

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This is the first part of a verse by verse study of Galatians from Learning to Walk in Freedom I will be posting a new part every Monday morning by Noon. All unreferenced scripture quotes are from my own paraphrase, “Modern Viking Paraphrase” [MVP] ________________________________ Letter of Paul to the Galatians: Chapter One Verse 1:1–5 Paul, an apostle (not from men nor by man, but sent by Jesus the Messiah and God the Father, who raised him … Continue reading →

In-pew missionaries to an apostate church are needed

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In-pew missionaries to an apostate church are needed, but it’s a rough ministry. One of the huge changes in the church over the past four decades, beyond the exodus from the mainline denominations, through the me generations, is the growing fact of an apostate church. We are certainly not surprised—as Paul told us about this in II Thessalonians 2:3 Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes … Continue reading →

Book review: The Everyday Visionary by Jesse Duplantis

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One of the real joys found in my recent spiritual growth spurt has been Jesse Duplantis. It is always a joy to find a person who is free to be what the Lord made him. God is infinitely creative and Jesse is in the image of his Father. His freedom in the Lord is a true inspiration to me. The Everyday Visionary gives a practical method of implementing your vision Though it’s a small book, I took … Continue reading →

Yes, knowing the Lord is more important than you think!

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I believe knowing the Lord is more important than you think it is. There’s strong Biblical evidence that it’s required. I am working on the Narrow Gate again this morning. I ran across these verses in my daily reading. I feel that I need to share what He showed me—AGAIN! Yes, knowing the Lord is more important than you think it is. Knowing the Lord, talking with Him, hearing Him is the core of our faith. It … Continue reading →

Resources for in-pew missionaries

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Resources for in-pew missionaries because this is rough work. Ever since He called me and I met the Lord in 1974, my heart has been hurting for the members in the pews of traditional churches. As the traditional church trudges on toward the coming of Jesus, it and the post-modern church in general, have largely left the faith. The Great Falling Away is certainly in process. We are seeing the birth of the delusion talked about in … Continue reading →

Christian Thriller: Spitzer Hafen by Randall Franklin

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When I received my review copy from the author, I was a little concerned. My experience with Christian thrillers has often been boredom. As I started reading it, I was immediately drawn into the story. My only concern originally was that the evil dudes weren’t nasty enough, but they were truly horrid as I got to know them–absolutely ruthless. They were just always laughing and having a good time as they destroyed their targets and wreaked havoc … Continue reading →