Jeremiah was given these instructions about how to minister God’s Word: . . . uproot and tear down . . . destroy and demolish . . . build and plant. Jeremiah 1: 10 The messages that he was to bring to a sinning people were of two sorts—one negative and one positive. It is certain …
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The writer of Hebrews ends his letter to this old, second-generation Hebrew-Christian congregation with encouraging words. They needed exhorting; many were teetering on the brink of turning their backs on the faith and returning to Judaism. A bit of persecution had come their way—not the large sort (torture and death)—but ostracism and the like. “Was …
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“Come on now, you certainly don’t believe that! How could you?” It’s not difficult to do so. The Bible is so clear about the subject. “Show me.” Delighted to. Turn to John 16:13. There the Lord says to His disciples who are about to become apostles, “But when the Spirit of truth comes, He will …
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Recently I read some thoughts by a biblical teacher regarding holiness. Much of what he had to say was not only interesting, but helpful. And it was truly biblical. There was, however, a section in which he spoke of having experiences—both for himself and others—that made the places where they occurred “holy ground.” It is …
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It’s the time of year when people water their gardens; if they didn’t many plants would dry up and die. But in watering, if the spigot, or the hose attached to it leaks, you can have a real mess on your hands. Sure, but you can always put a rubber gasket in it if the …
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