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Author Archives: Bro. Mark
Romans Chapter 08 Part One
Romans Chapter 8 is a very important chapter in a very important book. The Epistle of Paul to the Romans contains the basic doctrines of Christianity and the church. Chapter 8 is about our personal relationship with Christ and how … Continue reading
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Romans Chapter 08 Part Two
Rom 8:24-25 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? (25) But if we hope for that we see not, then do we … Continue reading
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Romans Chapter 09
Note: Chapters Nine through Eleven are taken from the series, “The Relationship Between Israel and the Church” and mirrored here. Romans 9:1-5 I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy … Continue reading
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Romans Chapter 10
Note: Chapters Nine through Eleven are taken from the series, “The Relationship Between Israel and the Church” and mirrored here. Romans 10:1 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. Speaking of … Continue reading
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Giants
Were there really giants in Canaan? Was Goliath really a giant? Good questions. What is a giant? Is it that fairy tale giant that lived at the top of a giant beanstalk that is twenty times bigger than normal people?
Does the Virgin Birth Really Matter?
If faith in Jesus Christ and his death and resurrection are the determining belief required for salvation (John 3:16, Eph 2:8, 1 Cor 15:3-4) what difference does the Virgin Birth make? If we are saved by our faith in … Continue reading
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Is Jesus the Only Way to Heaven?
The answer to this question often is and has often been the factor that breeds enmity toward Christians. After all, goes the thinking, how could Christians be so narrow minded and exclusive? Yet, the direct answer is yes, Jesus … Continue reading
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The Easy Burden and Light Yoke of Jesus
Note: This is a sermon I preached a while back. Upon hearing this sermon, several people believed and were baptized. —Brother Mark Matthew 11:21-30: Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done … Continue reading
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The Relationship between Israel and the Christian Church Segment 4
Final Segment Romans Eleven 21-32 Romans 11:21-22 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee. (22) Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, … Continue reading
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The Relationship between Israel and the Christian Church Segment 3
Segment 3 Romans Eleven 1-20 Romans 11:1 I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. Last objection: Has God, then, … Continue reading
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The Relationship between Israel and the Christian Church Segment 2
Segment 2 Romans Ten 1-21 Romans 10:1 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. Speaking of unbelieving Israel, Paul sincerely desired their salvation. As he said in the first verse … Continue reading
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The Relationship between Israel and the Christian Church Segment 1
Segment 1 Romans Nine 1-33 Foreword Before you tag me as a Replacement Theology teacher, please read the entire study. I do not teach Replacement Theology nor do I believe it. The Church has NOT replaced Israel. I am … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Prayer
Luke 11:1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Luke tells us … Continue reading
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Plain Talk From the Pastor
This is a letter I wrote to members of the community around a church I pastored. It is specific to a particular church but could be used by anyone at any church. I place it here for anyone thinking about … Continue reading
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Will Jesus Return at Any Moment?
It always amazes me that Bible believing Christians, who are almost 100% doctrinally correct, have a blind spot when it comes to the passage of scripture below. I was reading some material published by a well-known church that has a … Continue reading
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Was Jesus a Community Organizer?
I must state right here and now that my Lord, Jesus the Christ, was most decidedly not a community organizer. What does a community organizer do? Here is the textbook definition:
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Memra (The Word)
In his Gospel, the Apostle John tells us that, in the beginning, the Word was with God and the Word was God. Christians understand that John was speaking about Jesus. A new convert may be taught that this is correct, … Continue reading
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Lucifer
Isa 14:4 That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased! Isa 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how … Continue reading
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Who Am I to Judge?
There is a sentiment in America today on which many of our problems rest. It is judgmentalism, or, rather the lack of it. And very and many people, especially Christians, both active and inactive, use the following verse to justify … Continue reading
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Hebrews Chapter 02
Heb 2:1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. Bible chapter and verse divisions are works of man and therefore artificial. Some … Continue reading
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A Chunky Revelation
The Book of Revelation Broken Into Large Chunks To Enhance Our Understanding The Book of Revelation is a very difficult book to understand. It details important events throughout history and at the very end of the age. If we … Continue reading
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A Quick Reference to Revelation
Events That Occur When The Seventh Trumpet Sounds  These events are not in chronological order but in the order in which they are found in the Revelation, for in one place John gives a brief picture of an event and … Continue reading
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