1 John 4:1 "...do not believe every spirit..." He just mentioned the Holy Spirit as the proof that Christ abides in us. Now he warns of the existence of other spirits who will try to mimic the work of the Holy Spirit. One of satan's ploys is to try to duplicate what Christ does, to …
Bible Study Notes on 1 John 3 – 20170607
1 John 3:1 "Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!..." He loved us so much that He provided a way for us to be reconciled to Him. Not just a few, but all people if they would receive it. 2 "...it has not …
Bible Study Notes on 1 John 2 – 20170605
1 John 2:1 "...so that you may not sin..." Not that they wouldn't sin, but that they wouldn't choose to do so, or use what he had just mentioned as a license to do so. Our sin nature pulls us in sin's direction, but the more we understand and the closer we are to Him …
Bible Study Notes on 1 John 1 – 20170602
I John 1:1 "That which was from the beginning..." Of time. When God created everything. 1 "...we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled..." Eye witness to these things. 3 "...we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us..." He …
Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 31 – 20170531
Proverbs 31:1 "The words of King Lemuel..." More debate on exactly who this is or is referring to. No clue from the text. But something God wanted included. 1 "...which his mother taught him" Importance of godly mothers. Some say the Bible oppresses and denigrates women. How clueless. More like the hand that rocks the …
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Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 30 – 20170529
Proverbs 30:1 "The words of Agur the son of Jakeh...to Ithiel and Ucal" Question as to who these men are. Some think Agur is another reference to Solomon, others come up with someone else. The last two names are probably sons or disciples of Agur. I see nothing in the text to give us a …
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Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 29 – 20170526
Proverbs 29:1 "He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck..." Saul comes to mind. Every chance, but wouldn't listen. Interesting that David was next, and he was the opposite. 2 "...But when a wicked man rules..." Sad that the people can no longer tell the difference. 7 "The righteous considers the cause of the …
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Black & White with Shades of Gray 