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How the Roman Catholic Church Corrupted the Bible
Deuteronomy 4:2; Revelation 22:18 Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish aught from it, that ye may keep these commandments of the Lord your God which I command you. I … Continue reading
Posted in The 16th Century Protestant Reformation (500 Years: 1517-2017)
Tagged Authority of the Bible, Bible, canon of Scripture, Council of Trent, inspirition, Protestant Reformation, Scripture
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The 1st Pillar of the Reformation: The Supreme Authority of the Bible
Matthew 21:42; John 5:19,39 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures? Then answered Jesus, and said unto them…Search the scriptures; for in them ye think have eternal life: and they are they which testify … Continue reading
Posted in The 16th Century Protestant Reformation (500 Years: 1517-2017)
Tagged authority of Scripture, Bible, reformation, Word of God
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The Spiritual Checks & Balances of Proper Bible Study
John 17:17; John 10:35 Thy Word is truth. The Scripture cannot be broken. JOHN GILL (1697-1771): The Scripture “cannot be broken,” or be made null and void; whatever that says, it is true. JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791): Nothing which … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study
Tagged Bible, God's Word, Scripture, study, truth
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Reading the Bible with Personal Application
I Peter 2:2,3 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: if so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. MATTHEW HENRY (1662-1714): Strong desires and affections to the Word … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study
Tagged Bible, God's Word, personal application, reading, self-examination
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The Holy Spirit, the Divine Teacher of God’s Truth
John 16:13,14 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth…He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shew it unto you. All things that the Father hath are … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Spirit
Tagged Bible, Holy Spirit, study, teaching, truth
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The Reality of the Existence of Satan, the Devil of the Bible
Job 1:6,7 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them. And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered … Continue reading
The Historical Books of the Old Testament
Psalm 102:18 This shall be written for the generation to come. MARTYN LLOYD-JONES (1899-1981): There are many foolish people who say that there is no point in a Christian reading the Old Testament. “Ah,” they say, “we have finished … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study
Tagged Bible, history, Old Testament, reading, study
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The Marks of Spiritual Regeneration by the Holy Ghost
Acts 19:2 Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? GEORGE WHITEFIELD (1714-1770): I shall lay down some Scripture marks whereby we may know whether we have thus received the Holy Ghost or not…First I shall mention, is … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Spirit
Tagged Bible, evidences of faith, faith, holiness, Holy Ghost, love, new birth, prayer, regeneration, sanctification, self-examination
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The Word of God in the Power of the Holy Spirit
Hebrews 4:12; Acts 18:24, 25, 28 The Word of God is quick, powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, conversion, Holy Spirit, power, Preaching, Scripture, Word of God
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True Christian Meditation is not Contemplative Mysticism
Psalm 1:2; Psalm 119:99; Psalm 39:3,4 His delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Solitude & Self-examination
Tagged Bible, grace, growth, knowledge, meditation, prayer, purpose, study, Word of God
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