Category Archives: Topical Studies

Wine

There is an attempt by certain men in certain denominations (mine included) to change the scripture to meet their own traditions and beliefs.
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Ten Commandments

Exo 20:1  And God spoke all these words, saying:
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The Five Meanings of the Word, Israel

1. The patriarch Jacob (Gen 32:28; 35:10) Gen 32:28  And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. Gen 35:10  And … Continue reading
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‘Christian’ – Where the Word Originated

Christian was a name that the people of Antioch in Syria gave to the followers of Christ in their city.
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Upon This Rock

Originally published 7/31/2001 (Mat 16:13) “When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?”
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Synagogue of Satan

There are two places in Scripture that mention the Synagogue of Satan. They are:
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Shema Israel שׁמע ישׂראל

(HEAR O ISRAEL)  שׁמע ישׂראל יהוה [אדוני] אלהינו יהוה [אדוני] אחד (sh’mah Yisrael Yahweh [adonay] Elohenu Yahweh [adonay] ekhad) (Note: Yahweh is not pronounced; Adonai is used in its place.) “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD” Listen … Continue reading
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180: From Pro Choice to Pro Life . . . In Seconds!

What changed their minds? Watch the video and see . . .. Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y2KsU_dhwI
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I Suffer Not a Woman

1Ti 2:12  But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. This is a completely new rework of a study published at the old website. In First Timothy, Paul … Continue reading
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Antioch of Syria

(Acts 11:19-30) Antioch in Syria (modern Antakya) was the third greatest city in the Roman Empire and its influence was felt far and wide. Only Alexandria and Rome were greater. In the United States, the three largest cities are New … Continue reading
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Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit

Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is rejecting His offer of salvation to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as one’s Savior. If a person rejects Jesus Christ as Savior when the Holy Spirit opens his eyes to his need of … Continue reading
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Passing Through the Fire

The temple workers had cut and split wood for several days preparing for the solemn rites to be performed today. They began early in the morning to build a fire in the fire pit.
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Are Christmas Trees Pagan?

When studying the Bible, one should never take one or a few verses out of context and make a doctrinal point out of the particular verse or verses. If not understood in the context of the issue and surrounding passages, … Continue reading
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Full Armor of God, The

Paul tells us that our fight in this life is not against other people, but against Satan and his minions. Even though we may face persecution from our human enemies, it is the spirits of wickedness that actually oppose us … Continue reading
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Rapture and Related Events, The
Topic 1—Rapture Timing

Foreword This is the first part of a five part series. I do believe that the church will be caught up in the clouds to be with our Lord for eternity. I consider myself pre-trib only because I believe that … Continue reading
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Topic 1—Rapture Timing

Rapture and Related Events, The
Topic 2—Essential Rapture Events

These are the basic events of the rapture of the church with a small amount of commentary. We will be gathered back to Jesus and taken to heaven with Him after the last trumpet, which I believe to be the … Continue reading
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Topic 2—Essential Rapture Events

Rapture and Related Events, The
Topic 3—Olivet Discourse

Many teach that the Olivet Discourse, which is the prophecy in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21, does not apply to the church, but only to the Jews (and Israel). We may easily answer this charge by examining the … Continue reading
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Topic 3—Olivet Discourse

Rapture and Related Events, The
Topic 4—The Last Trump

Some teach that the “last trump” in 1 Corinthians 15:52, and the “trump of God” of 1 Thessalonians 4:16 is not the seventh trumpet of Revelation 11:15. In fact, they will give many examples of trumpets: trumpets for prayer, trumpets … Continue reading
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Topic 4—The Last Trump

Rapture and Related Events, The
Topic 5—The Seventieth Week

(Final Topic) Subtopic A—The Seventy Sevens Daniel 9:24-27 “Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring … Continue reading
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Topic 5—The Seventieth Week

The Rapture and Related Events

Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness and to seal up the … Continue reading
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Fruit of the Spirit

God’s Holy Spirit produces fruit in His Children. The following is a list of the fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23 in four English translations.
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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?
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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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