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    THE GOSPEL OF GOD

    Hello @Doug, For some unaccountable reason when I begin to read from the beginning of Romans chapter one, I get transfixed by these opening verses, and remain there for ages, considering and thinking about what is being said within them. They hold such truth. - Paul declares himself to be a...
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    The True and Living Way

    'Jesus saith unto him (Thomas), I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.' (Joh 14:6 ) Hello again, There is a figure of speech found in the verse above, called hendiatris, or 'three for one': where there are three words used, but one thing meant; so...
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    WHAT DID PAUL MEAN IN SAYING TO KEEP THE ORDINANCES?

    'Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you.' (1Co 11:2) Hello @Doug, (@Davy, @Jack, @indentured servant, @LoveYeshua, @amigo de christo, @Grailhunter) Paul was glad that the believers at Corinth were holding fast the...
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    WHAT DID PAUL MEAN IN SAYING TO KEEP THE ORDINANCES?

    'And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And He said, I am Jesus Whom thou persecutest. But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear...
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    WHO SHOULD WE FOLLOW?

    'Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given Himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.' (Eph 5:1-2) Hello @Doug and Co., * The words, 'sweetsmelling savour' is found in scripture only...
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    WHO SHOULD WE FOLLOW?

    Hello @Ronald Nolette, I am glad that you value the word of God, including the written ministrations of Paul in the epistles. No, Ronald, in regard to the word of God I can assure you that that is not the case: I value every jot and tittle. Regarding the verses I have quoted, I did so...
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    WHO SHOULD WE FOLLOW?

    'And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers, Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive...
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    WHO SHOULD WE FOLLOW?

    * The Testimony of The Lord's Prisoner:- 'Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for His body's sake, which is the church: Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me...
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    WHO SHOULD WE FOLLOW?

    'All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable .. for doctrine, .... for reproof, ...... for correction, ........ for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.' (2Timothy 3:16-17) Hello @Ronald Nolette, Thank...
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    WHO SHOULD WE FOLLOW?

    'All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.' (2Timothy 3:16-17) Hello there, @Ronald Nolette, Forgive me, I have...
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    WHO IS THE ROCK? JESUS OR PETER

    Hello @Doug, Just responding to what you said concerning the Church which is the body of Christ: and your words concerning Peter in (#13). Thank you In Christ Jesus Chris
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    WHO IS THE ROCK? JESUS OR PETER

    'But those things, .. which God before had shewed .... by the mouth of all His prophets, ...... that Christ should suffer, ........ He hath so fulfilled. Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of...
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    WHO IS THE ROCK? JESUS OR PETER

    Hello @Bladerunner, Absolutely not! In Christ Jesus Chris
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    David Wood's testimony....from atheism to Christ

    Hello @Debp, This is indeed 'short but good' as you described it. Interesting! Stripped as it is to the bare essentials, in order to focus on what the Scriptures had to say, and the way that the Holy Spirit used it to communicate with this man, in his circumstances and bring him to God...
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    DID THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS SPEAK OF THE MYSTERY?

    'For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven .. with a shout, .... with the voice of the archangel, and ...... with the trump of God...
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    DID THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS SPEAK OF THE MYSTERY?

    Hello @Doug, Is that what I have said? I don't recognise what you are saying as words of mine. Perhaps your use of words is preventing me from recognising it. What I have said is there for all to see in the entries I have made and I stand by that. I told you previously that I have no...
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    DID THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS SPEAK OF THE MYSTERY?

    DID THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS SPEAK OF THE MYSTERY? 'And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them OUT OF THE SCRIPTURES Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I...
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    DID THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS SPEAK OF THE MYSTERY?

    Hello Doug, I am unable to answer your questions at this present time, but when I am able I will do so. Until then feel free to look through the Old Testament Scriptures and seek the answers for yourself. If you do, then perhaps you will enlighten me. Thank you In Christ Jesus Chris
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    DID THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS SPEAK OF THE MYSTERY?

    Hello @Doug, Ephesians chapter three is the only reference I can give you, where the two are referred to together. I will try to find answers to your questions, but if I can;t do so, then I will leave this in God's hands. Thank you In Christ Jesus Our risen and glorified Saviour, Lord and...
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    DID THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS SPEAK OF THE MYSTERY?

    Hello @Doug, The mystery of Israel's blindness (Rom. 11:25) is found in Isaiah 6:9-10, it was the duration of it that Paul announced in Rom. 11:25:- 'And He said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. Make the heart of this people...