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Brethren, I would like to do a review of the book written by Clarence Larkin, "The Spirit World." For those brethren who do not have a copy, a free PDF copy can be obtained by the following website: http://www.earnestlycontendingforthefaith.com/Books/Clarence Larkin/TheSpiritWorld/ClarenceLarkinTheSpiritWorld01.html I would suggest that those who obtain the PDF copy "The Spirit world" to read the foreword. The material contained in Larkin's, "The Spirit World," both written and how he presents it on the charts, is, except for a few notable exceptions, excellent material for a better understanding of the scriptures. In my previous study on Larkin's, …
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What is the most effective way to spread the Gospel?
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Satan is trying to stop me from posting a thread. I was able to post here in the morning, but all of a sudden I can't even edit my post correctly or add anything to it. I have to post only 1 or 2 paragraphs in order for it to submit. I also have to post it here in the Lounge because, for some reason . . . I can't submit a thread in Biblical Issues. Are you absolutely certain without a tinge of a doubt within your heart and mind that you are TRULY born-again? And will you be on your way to heaven if you were to die today? I will attempt to make this message clear as possible to understand because there are professing Christians who have failed to see the forest for th…
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All sins make my blood boil; but there is one sin in particular that angers me more than other sins -- and that's the sin of lying. I was at a non-denominational, non-profit ministry for the homeless here in Oakland when someone had asked me if I would "bear false witness" to save the lives of 100 Jewish people? My reply was that the Lord would speak to my heart at that given situation as to how to respond if such a situation would to occur. He began spouting off tirades about how Christians are self-righteous (really?). I'm still VERY ANGRY as of now, and it's very noticeable by anyone who are near me. Now the Bible explicitly says that Rahab was a woman of great faith w…
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I often wonder where the fossils of Dinosaurs came from. What was the crafty old serpent up to before the fall of man? There are many Hieroglyphs that depict images of "Chimeras" (e.g., a man with a bird's head). So why did the Egyptians carve these images? Did Chimeras exist? What I've written is just a theory and NOT a fact -- nor does it contain any biblical facts contained in Scripture. I am surmising on what could have been a possibility. Who constructed the pyramids, and when were they built? There are many examples of this sort of thing in all ancient mythologies, but as far as I am aware no fossil evidence for anything of the kind. In Greek antiquity, dinosau…
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A few months ago I came face to face with an image of evil that manifested itself through another, during a brief meeting at church. It is hard to adequately detail the image of evil I 'really' witnessed short of an artistic rendition. This individual came against me to the point that either satan himself or just a run of the mill demon manifested over this man and needless to say, the experience unnerved me initially while almost instantly a peace came over me. It was like nothing I had ever witnessed before! I ended the meeting and departed the room. Basically, what I witnessed was a face of evil in that a shadow fell over this man like he was wearing a lar…
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And the God of peace [shall bruise Satan UNDER YOUR FEET] shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. (Romans 16:20) The Greek verb syntribo means to bruise or to crush; and in the context of this verse it means to deal a "fatal" blow to the adversary. Survivalists are known for their expertise on how to deal with deadly creatures in the wilderness. When encountering a serpent, they would often decapitate the head and bury it under a pile of dirt or sand, because the serpent can still sink its fangs into them -- even without their bodies. I thought to myself . . . why not just CRUSH the head of the serpent instead? Wouldn't the One who created ALL …
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LIFE IS WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT A son and his father were walking in the mountains. Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!" To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!" Curious, he yells: "Who are you?" He receives the answer: "Who are you?" Angered at the response, he screams: "Coward!" He receives the answer: "Coward!" He looks to his father and asks: "What's going on?" The father smiles and says: "My son, pay attention." And then he screams to the mountain: "I admire you!" The voice answers: "I admire you!" Again the…
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Someone had asked me the other day: "Bro Dan . . . do you have any words of Prophecy?" I said to him, "as a matter of fact I do . . . here's one": And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be TORMENTED DAY AND NIGHT FOR EVER AND EVER. (Revelation 20:10) God Bless!
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He who wept above the grave, He who stilled the raging wave, Meek to suffer, strong to save, He shall come in glory! He who sorrow's pathway trod, He that every good bestowed— Son of Man and Son of God— He shall come in glory. He who bled with scourging sore, Thorns and scarlet meekly wore, He who every sorrow bore— He shall come in glory. Monarch of the smitten cheek, Scorn of Jew and scorn of Greek, Priest and King, divinely meek— He shall come in glory. He who died to set us free, He who lives and loves even me, He who comes whom I shall see, Jesus only…
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The name "Michael" means: Who is like unto God? Does this mean that Michael the archangel is "like unto God'? The answer is NO! No one is like unto God! Michael the archangel is forever praising the ONE TRUE GOD, who alone is set apart from ALL CREATION. NONE is like unto God! Michael is asking, "Who is like unto God?" Answer: NOBODY!!! "Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and THERE IS NONE LIKE ME, Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:" (Isaiah 46:9-10) God Bless!
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We celebrated our 32nd anniversary this week. Yesterday we went to Silverdale, the closest "big" city to us. I posted on Facebook, so I'm just copying and pasting what I wrote: "So we head out to Silverdale. As we were going, I got a message from my niece that there was a very bad wreck near the Hood Canal Bridge (over which we must drive to get to Silverdale). It had occurred about 20 minutes before we left home. We knew we might have a wait, but we went ahead. Things went well for the first 20 minutes. But then we got closer to the wreck. On the left we saw part of the burned area from the fire last week. We came to a dead stop. It wasn't too bad at first - bu…
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Im not sure this is the correct area to post this question. Im looking for a free or inexpensive kjb devotional or reading plan for young people. My son is 9 , andwe have been using one online that is ok , but its really not great. I would love a reading plan that maybe has 10-20 verses with questions that he can ponder. Is there anything like this available? He reads a proverb most every day , so this would be in addition to that.
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So, there are people that God never intended to get saved? How would that statement line up with this Scripture? 2Pe 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
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My wife clipped this for me today. I thought that it was worth sharing.
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I read an article this morning regarding the loss of church membership(s) throughout South Carolina. Of all the reasons listed I couldn't help but notice the absence of Church Politicians as being a cause. We all know they are on sight, right? The ones with the deep pockets; the ring knockers; the clique, those of which their great, great grandpa laid the cornerstone back in 1942 and through association believe they alone own the church building. I've been in churches up and down the East Coast since 1972 and have found that almost ALL of them to be eating themselves into oblivion because of such antics. Believe me when I say I could tell you some stories. Thing…
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Brethren, I am in the process of finding a proofreader who would like to proofread, and edit, my "Revelation Chapter 19-22 Study," manuscript for publication in a regular book form. Right now the Study was just written for my internet friends and in a spiral bound format for a very limited audience. Now, I would like to publish it for a wider audience in a regular book format. The manuscript has 35,721 words (included are the footnotes & endnotes). I would be willing to pay the going rate for manuscript editing. If you, or if you know somebody, or if you could recommend a person, that would like to do the proofreading than either respond in this threa…
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1 “EORRORS OF CALVANISM” Doctrine originated by a man – Did not begin with John Calvin, (1509 – 1564) It began with “Augustine” - (354-429) It flourished under Calvin who greatly showed his influence in Catholicism, the Presbyterian church and the Church of Christ, as with others. Calvanism claims that the Bible itself is the true source of this religious system. His background was Roman Catholicism, from which his doctrine was greatly influenced, rather than from the Bible. 2 Five points of Calvanism Came about actu…
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This July 4th I'm recovering from a failed condensate pump which allowed water to ruin several items in our basement. We have no basement drain! Thank God we have a nation where we're free to worship Him; and a national day to thank Him for living in a nation to celebrate the freedom He provided.
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A IFB preacher in my area says we are judged as soon as we get to Heaven but I don't recall him giving scripture to back it up.. can I get your input on this
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And the first test week was super cold with one day of testing lost due to snow on the track.... Not the best conditions for an F1 car.......
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Yes, I have a pastor friend in the Independence, MO area that spoke against this often. I've got an aunt and uncle in O'Fallon, MO who could be on either side of the issue. -
The country seems to be going in a positive direction, sadly in Missouri we allowed amendment three to be passed.
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I complete agree brother, we younger people are taught as you said that we are the descendants of primates, we are then taught that as you’ve mentioned about the new view of the Bible, that our religion is wrong and backward, a very sad thing in todays education. I hear it even from teachers and peers who would profess to be Christians.
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It's strange how the Bible was held in such high esteem then, but that after this trial, not so very far from where I live today, the Bible is no longer welcomed into the classroom, and we are now considered to be the proginy of monkeys. It's so very sad.
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