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. 482) 1Pet 2:1c . . Lay aside all hypocrisy The Greek word for "hypocrisy" basically refers to acting under a feigned part. Not all hypocrisy is bad; quite a few people earn an honest living by accepting parts in movies and plays. That we can live with. But hypocrisy in religion is...

. 481) 1Pet 2:1b . . Lay aside all deceit The Greek word translated "deceit" basically refers to decoys; defined by Webster's as someone or something used to lure or lead another into a trap. Decoys can also be used as diversions, e.g. red herrings. It also refers to trickery; defined by...

. Folks on the wrong side of things in the afterlife should not be encouraged to get their hopes up by expecting to be given a second chance. ● 2Cor 6:1-2 . . As God's fellow workers we urge you not to receive God's grace in vain. For He says: In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day...

. 480) 1Pet 2:1a . . Lay aside all malice The Greek word for "malice" basically refers to badness, i.e. depravity, malignity, and trouble. Malignity commonly describes aggressive cancers, which tend to spread and produce death or deterioration, viz: malignant people are passionately and...

It occurred to me whilst contemplating the above comment that God has foreseen all possible consequences and ramifications of His actions; and way back there in eternity, eons ago, determined which are best to suit His purposes. In other words: the supreme being is so well informed about His own...

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● Mic 5:2 . . But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. At first glance, the words "going forth" appear to be associated...

● 1John 4:9 . . By this the love of God was manifested in us, that God has sent His only begotten son into the world so that we might live through him. The Greek word translated "only begotten" is monogenes (mon-og-en-ace'). There are three very good examples if its use located in Luke 7:12...

. The status of born-again Christians in God's family circle is that of an adopted child. (Rom 8:15, Gal 4:5, Eph 1:15) Jesus' status is many times more superior than theirs because he's in God's family circle as a paternal child; in point of fact, as God's one and only paternal child. (John...

. ● John 1:14 . .The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. It is very easy to prove the Word's human origin began with Adam's creation. ● Luke 1:31-32 . . You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. . . .The Lord God will give him the...

. Jesus has been tasked with managing a number of special sheep. ● John 10:29 . . My sheep . . my Father gave them to me Jesus' Father expects His son to be conscientious about the sheep's safety. ● John 6:39 . .This is the will of the One who sent me: that I should not lose anything of what...

. To the best of my knowledge thus far; Jesus is on track to return to Jerusalem seven years after the rapture to set up the theocratic kingdom predicted in the old testament, and of course everyone unified with him will return too. Well; I for one plan on taking some time off to visit all the...

. I've watched a number of films pertaining to the rapture and every one of them left out the part where the remains of 2,000 years of deceased believers will be restored to life. The films also left out the part where folks unified with Christ rise into the air to meet him. Instead the films...

. FAQ: Supposing I don't believe in a pre-tribulation rapture. Will I be left behind if perchance it turns out to be true? REPLY: Well; it appears to me that the only prerequisite to participation is that people be in Jesus, a.k.a. in Christ. (1Thess 4:14-17) That being the case, then everyone...

. 479) 1Pet 1:22b . . See that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently The love in this command is fraternal; i.e. it's from a Greek word that includes fondness and affection, which are easy to imitate but not so easy to duplicate. A pure heart is one that's honest and sincere rather...

. 478) 1Pet 1:17-18 . . And if you address as "Father" the one who impartially judges according to each man's work, conduct yourselves in reverential fear during the time of your stay upon earth. Just about anybody who wants to can address God as Father, and/or the Father, but only the...

. 477) 1Pet 1:14-16. . As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written: You shall be holy, for I am holy. "conformed" is speaking of...

. ● Matt 5:29-30 . . If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into Hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one...

. 476) 1Pet 1:13-18 . . Gird up your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. The Greek word translated "hope" means anticipation; which is quite a bit different than crossing one's fingers; viz...

. 475) Jas 5:19-20 . . My brethren, if any among you strays from the truth, and one turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death, and will cover a multitude of sins. One way to look at that passage pertains to sins that...