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Don’t Give Up on Me by Mercy Me (with Lyrics)
06 April on News & Current EventsOne of my favorite songs, by Mercy Me. It’s good to be reminded that God doesn’t give up on us and will always be there for us. (Includes lyrics) Enjoy!...
Atheist History: The Cult of Reason & the Reign of Terror
16 April on Atheism & Agnosticism, History & ArchaeologyMilitant atheists Hebert and Chaumette initiated the dechristianization of France by murdering and deporting tens of thousands. Today atheist want to ban religion so that peace and tranquility reign....
Predestination & Free Will is Debatable – But Election is Clear
16 July on Doctrine of Election, Free Will vs PredestinationThere are many points to make when talking about predestination. When one thinks of predestination, what comes to mind is that God is so sovereign and that He randomly picks...
17 Bible Verses that Support Predestination (& The Doctrine of Election)
10 July on Bible Studies, Doctrine of ElectionBelow are 17+ verses that support the Doctrine of Election (sometimes referred to as predestination, but technically not the same). These are verses that don’t need other verses to support...
10 Reasons You Can Know the Bible is the Truth
21 June on Bible Evidence, The Sword of the SpiritIf you find yourself wondering if its possible to find God through the Bible or if it’s true, check out these 10 reasons why you can know that the Bible...
Live the Word Apparel Encourages its Buyers to ‘Live the Word’
11 June on News & Current EventsBryan Robinson of Live the Word Apparel aims to be more than just another Christian clothing designer. His goal is to equip Christians to live the Word in order to...
What are Your Goals in Studying the Bible? by Paul Mallison
28 May on Bible Studies, Guest PostsThe goal or aim of studying the Bible for me is not just simply to know the Bible better. The religious authorities in Jesus’ day knew their Scripture very well,...
A Memorial Day Tribute – Don’t Forget the Real Purpose for Today
27 May on Marriage & FamilyWhile many are using this day to bar-b-que, drink and celebrate the day off from work, we must not forget the true purpose of Memorial Day. That is to mourn...
Real Marriage by Mark & Grace Driscoll – Week One Notes
26 May on Bible Studies, Marriage & FamilyMy wife and I just started the Real Marriage series by Mark & Grace Driscoll. We’re in our off season for weekly life groups, so we decided to do our...
Isaiah 55:8-9 – My Thoughts are Higher than Your Thoughts
24 May on Logos VOD Commentary, Old Testament, The Almighty GodAny verse with God speaking directly to you is awesome (not to say that all Bible verses aren’t awesome). But when God tells you “my thoughts are not your thoughts”,...
Luke 8:25 – Even the Winds & Water Obey Him
23 May on New TestamentThis has always been one of my favorite verses. Just imaging the disciples with giant eyes and mouths dropped in amazement after seeing Jesus stop a storm is a picture...
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17 Bible Verses that Support Predestination (& The Doctrine of Election)
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Predestination & Free Will is Debatable – But Election is Clear
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Atheist History: The Cult of Reason & the Reign of Terror
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The Heart is Deceitful – Man Up Bible Study Notes
14 May on Existence Church, Prayer & Discernment
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Don’t Give Up on Me by Mercy Me (with Lyrics)
06 April on News & Current Events -
Atheist History: The Cult of Reason & the Reign of Terror
16 April on Atheism & Agnosticism, History & Archaeology -
Predestination & Free Will is Debatable – But Election is Clear
16 July on Doctrine of Election, Free Will vs Predestination -
17 Bible Verses that Support Predestination (& The Doctrine of Election)
10 July on Bible Studies, Doctrine of Election
- Ana: You really understand the Bible, Amen Austin Amen!
- JD: "The heart is deceitfully wicked" was written before Christ came and before we could be born again. Every person's heart was deceitfully wicked. That is why the verse simply made a blanket statement with no exceptions. Before we could be born again we all had sinful hearts. We were all spiritually dead. No matter how well behaved a person was or how disciplined and religious they were in their souls, they were still sinners and incapable of any true righteousness. Now IF a person is born again, they have a NEW heart. The New Man, or New spirit in them is the LIFE of Jesus Christ. Their heart is no longer wicked or even capable of wickedness. If they continue to sin it is because of sin dwelling in the members of their bodies and they need to learn to walk after the Spirit and put those things to death. Nowhere does the Bible say that a born again believer has a heart problem. It is not possible. They have soul and body problems but not heart problems. Whatsoever is born of God cannot sin. He who knew no sin became sin that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. If any man is in Christ He is a new creature, old things pass away, behold all things have become brand new. The New Man is created, after God, in true holiness and righteousness.This speaks of the heart, not the body or the soul. Rejoice in the Lord for we who are born of God no longer have a wicked heart. Now may we walk after the Spirit until our soul is completely transformed and this corruptible body puts on incorruption.
- Michael Scaggs: Email me so we can study brother. Ridesharethoughts@gmail.com
- Michael Scaggs: Amen brother...that verse in Acts can not be misinterpreted.
Psalm 150:6 – Let Everything Praise the LORD!
31 May on Logos VOD Commentary, Old Testament, The Almighty GodAll of creation (plants and animals) already praises the LORD (Ps 96:13) and all of mankind should (and eventually will Phil 2:10, Rom 14:11, Isa 45:23, Rev 5:13-14). We know...