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How We Know Who Wrote First Peter

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How do we know Peter wrote 1 Peter?  That may seem like a tedious question, but since we live in an age where the Bible is so often questioned and discredited, I think it is worthwhile and instructive to briefly explain how we know this letter is really from Peter.  How We Know First, Peter signs it. Verse one: “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ…” (1 Peter … [Read more...] about How We Know Who Wrote First Peter

Moving the Application from Elders to Churches

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In a sermon, you can never say everything that could be said about a passage of scripture. You can't even say everything you would want to say. This morning at church our lesson came from Acts 20:17-38. There was one detail whose inclusion I debated. I decided not to mention it, but I thought I might now note it here. In Acts 20:17-38, Paul shares some final … [Read more...] about Moving the Application from Elders to Churches

The Angel of the Lord

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Who is "the angel of the Lord"? He appears at many key moments in the Old Testament. But who is he? Is he a normal angel, like a seraphim (Isaiah 6:2) or cherubim (Genesis 3:24)? Is he an archangel? Who is he? A survey of his appearances in the Bible may be helpful. Angel of the Lord Appearances in the Bible The exact phrase "the angel of the Lord" appears in … [Read more...] about The Angel of the Lord

Fallen Angels in Genesis

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This post is overdue. I've been meaning to write it. I just haven't. Honestly, it's a strange topic. But here we go... I have changed my understanding of Genesis six and the question of angels having sexual relations with humans. What I Thought The passage in question reads this way: When man began to multiply on the face of the land and daughters were born to … [Read more...] about Fallen Angels in Genesis

What Are “These Things” in Titus 3:8?

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Paul writes to Titus, "The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works" (Titus 3:8). Sounds important. We better be careful here. So what exactly are "these things?"William D. Mounce (2000) argues: τούτων, "these things," refers back at least to the creed in vv … [Read more...] about What Are “These Things” in Titus 3:8?

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