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Tag Archives: understanding
Unskilful in the Word
1 Peter 2:2,3; 1 Corinthians 3:1,2—Hebrews 5:11-14 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. And I, brethren, could not speak unto … Continue reading
Posted in Grace & Its Growth
Tagged babes, Bible, doctrine, grace, growth, study, truth, understanding, Word of God
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Proverbial Wisdom on Dealing With Fools
Proverbs 1:7—14:16—18:2—10:21; Proverbs 16:22; Proverbs 23:9—27:22—14:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction—A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident—a fool hath no delight … Continue reading
Posted in Guidance & Wisdom
Tagged fear of the Lord, folly, foolishness, fools, instruction, understanding, wisdom
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Reflections on a Blind Man’s Cure
Mark 8:22-26 And [Jesus] cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him. And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he … Continue reading
Posted in Conviction & Conversion
Tagged blind, God's Sovereignty, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, miracle, spiritual sight, understanding
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The Key to a Happy New Year
Psalm 90:12; Proverbs 3:13; Proverbs 29:18 Teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. He that keepeth the law, happy is … Continue reading
Posted in Guidance & Wisdom
Tagged faith, God, grace, happiness, Happy New Year, Jesus Christ, understanding, wisdom
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The Childish Character of Those Who Are Easily Deceived
Ephesians 4:14; Colossians 2:4 Be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine. And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): Christian life is … Continue reading
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Tagged children, deceived, growth in wisdom and knowledge, knowledge, understanding
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Orderly, Systematic & Profitable Bible Reading
Deuteronomy 32:46; Acts 8:30 Set your heart unto all the words which I testify among you this day. Understandest thou what thou readest? WILLIAM JAY (1769-1853): Set your heart to read all these words. MARTYN LLOYD-JONES (1899-1981): Our … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study
Tagged Bible study, reading, understanding
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