Pod prep The True Meaning of Lazarus and the Rich Man Parable? NO MAN HAS ASCENDED TO HEAVEN YET THE CLEAR MEANING OF THE PARABLE IS THAT ONE MUST REPENT USING GOD’S WORD, THE BIBLE, NO OTHER METHOD WILL BE EFFECTIVE. See Lk 16:30-31. However most of the world does not understand this parable. How…
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Understanding the Second Commandment and Christ
April 24, 2015 Understanding the Second Commandment and Jesus Christ Do not make an idol for yourself, whether in the shape of anything in the heavens above, or on the earth below or in the waters under the earth. You must not bow down to them or worship them for I the Lord your God…
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How Can We Get a Better Understanding of the New Covenant ?
How can we better understand the New Covenant? WHY THE OLD COVENANT WAS REPLACED FOR NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIANS? First, it was not replaced because God was replaced. Some believe that the old harsh God of the Ancient Israelites was replaced by a young reformer, Jesus Christ. This reformer came to do away with the…
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The First Commandment and Setting Goals for the Coming Year
The First Commandment and Setting Goals for the Coming Year: GOD’S COMMANDMENTS ARE MADE FOR OUR BENEFIT Christ made a major revelation to his critics regarding the purpose for the Law. Christ said the Law was made for man not man for the Sabbath. See Mark 2:27. This concept no, doubt, applies to all…
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Meaning of the Title 'Jesus Chirist Lamb of God'
The Significance and Meaning of the Title, Jesus Christ the Lamb of God. John the Baptist gave Jesus this title. It had awesome meaning for the Israelites who understood the scriptures. See John 1:29, 36 for details. The people knew the importance of the Passover Lamb. It is the most sacred of ceremonies for them…
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Warning take the New Testament Passover in a Worthy Manner with Meditation
Pod Prep Self Examination Passover Requirement A VERY SERIOUS WARNING REGARDING THE NEW TESTAMENT PASSOVER SERVICES Paul warned that the Corinthians’ Passover Service is doing more harm than good even though it is required. Why? They were not taking it with the appropriate gravity. They did not show proper appreciation for this awesome sacrifice. See…
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Understanding the Parable of the Unjust Stewart Luke 16
UNJUST OR DISHONEST STEWARD The parable of the Unjust Stewart the Deeper Meanings: THE CONTEXTUAL BACKGROUND OF STEWARDSHIP IN JESUS TIMES It was illegal in Israel to charge interest on loans and especially to the poor which would keep them mired in PERPETUAL financial servitude and poverty. See Exodus 22:25. The wealthy found a way…
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THE THREE RESURRECTIONS THEME OF THE NEW TESTAMENT GOSPEL
Three Resurrections-The Theme of the New Testament 3-6-15 THE HEAVEN AND HELL MYTHS MISLEADS MANY FROM THE TRUE THEME OF THE GOSPEL John 3:13 and Acts 2:34 clearly state that no one has gone to heaven including great Bible heroes of the past. Christians will be resurrected at the second coming of Christ. This clear…
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Liberty within God's Laws and the Danger of Legalism
Liberty within God’s Laws and Dangers of Legalism: FREEDOM WITHIN THE LAW, NOT FREEDOM FROM THE LAW Freedom and liberty exist for those who live within the moral laws of God especially the Ten Commandments. Paul says in Gal 2:21 that no one can be saved by the law. We are saved by grace, otherwise…
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The Spirit of the Anti-Christ What and Who is It ?
2-20-15 The Spirit of the Anti-Christ What Is It? THE SPIRIT OF THE ANTI-CHRIST IS NOT JUST AN ENDTIME PHENOMENON Because of the unique challenges of false teachers in John’s day (90A.D.) this apostle is the only one to use the term Anti-Christ. See I John 2:18-23. John is talking about the last days, the…
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