Amos and Hosea
Amos and Hosea are two prophets to the nation of Isreal. They are the only two writing prophets for the northern kingdom. Following is a discussion to provide an introduction to Amos and Hosea. The intent is to convey the background, the purpose of the message, and the outcome of each. AMOS Eighth-century b.c. writing […]
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02-Isa.41:10
Study of this passage: Isaiah 41:10 “fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (ESV) This verse is a real encouragement for us in our walk with God. It confirms that […]
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03-Abstain1
Abstain In our further study of using Bible software to help us learn take this hypothesis: The meaning of the word ‘abstain’ is: 1) not vote for or against a proposal when a vote is held 2) refrain from something to choose not to do something (Encarta Dictionary N.A.). Abstain has several synonyms or substitutes […]
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04-Abstain2
Study: Abstain & Key Scripture 1Peter 2:11 – continued… 1 Peter 2:11(ESV) – Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. Next step could be that you do two different ways to do a search: • – “abstain” as a word […]
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05-1Tim1:3-5
Timothy 1:3-5(ESV) 3 As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, 4 nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship £ from God that is by faith. 5 The aim […]
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06-2Tim1:5
Bible Word study on 2 Timothy 1:5 Paul is mindful of the sincere faith of Timothy. Anupokritos (sincere) is a compound word, composed of a negative prefix attached to hupokritēs, from which we get the obviously related English word hypocrite. Timothy’s faith was completely genuine, unhypocritical, without pretense or deceit. Sincere love of the brethren […]
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07-2Tim1:6
2 Timothy 1:6 2 Timothy 1:6 (NASB) – Renew Your Gift – And for this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 2 Timothy 1:6 (ESV) – 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift […]
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08-2Tim1:7
2 Timothy 1:7 To compare translations, Greek words using “Strongs Concordance” and Bibles such as: ESV, NKJV, KJV The word: “self-control” is translated in the ESV some 18 times taken from 9 different Greek words. Each Greek word has a different connotation and know what the Greek Word really was is helpful in understanding the […]
Read More09-1Tim1:12
1 Timothy 1:12–17 (ESV) – 12 I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, 13 though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, 14 and the grace of our Lord […]
Read More10-1Tim1:18
1Tim1v18 1 Timothy 1:18-29 18 Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight, 19 holding on to faith and a good conscience. Some have rejected these and so have shipwrecked their faith. 20 Among them […]
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