February 13, 2016
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How do we know that a day for a year is correct?
There are 2 direct scriptures which directly teach that one prophetic day represents one actual year. 1) Numbers 14:34 “After the number of the days in which ye searched the land, even forty days, each day for a year, shall ye bear your iniquities, even forty years, and ye shall know my breach of
February 6, 2016
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Did Job live before Abraham or before Noah?
Job is an example of a righteous man; he is one of whom the Apostle Paul said: “…we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses”, (Hebrews 12:1 NKJV), and consider “the issue of their life, imitate their faith” (Hebrews 13:7 ASV). In James 5:11, we read, “Ye have heard of the
February 6, 2016
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What is the significance of Jesus turning water into wine ?
The miracle of turning water into wine, found in John 2:1-11, is the first recorded miracle of Jesus’ public ministry.  It occurred while Jesus and his disciples were attending the wedding in Cana on the third day of the celebration. Apparently, Jesus’ mother, Mary, had a close
February 6, 2016
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Why is the Bible written in parables ?
Jesus answers this very question. Mark 4:10-12, “When Jesus was alone, some of those who had heard him came to him with the twelve disciples and asked him to explain the parables.  ‘You have been given the secret of the Kingdom of God,’ Jesus answered. ‘But the others, who are on the
Is there a special position for praying? Some say praying while standing or walking does not respect God.
In Mark 11:25, Jesus said, “Whenever you stand up to pray, if you have anything against anybody, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”  (Moffatt Translation of the Bible) In Matt. 6:6, Jesus said, “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy
February 4, 2016
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Transformation Goals for 2016
Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God– what is good and well-pleasing and perfect (Romans 12:2) As we reflect on the year 2015 and we look forward to 2016 we have
February 1, 2016
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Forces of Evil Behind Acts of Terror
[toc] Newsletter: Forces of Evil Behind Acts of terror The past century was one of unprecedented evil: 20 million killed in Stalin’s purges, Hitler’s extermination of six million Jews, 1.7 million massacred in the killing fields by Pol Pot, and the millions of lives lost trying to defend
January 19, 2016
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Why the disciples did not recognize Jesus after his resurrection?
The disciples did not recognize Jesus after his resurrection because Jesus appeared in the form of different people.  For example, Mary Magdalene mistook him for a gardener (John 20:11-18), he appeared to two disciples on the road to Emmaus as a fellow traveler (Luke 24:13-21), and as a stranger
January 6, 2016
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Is it ok to use deadly force to defend your family if all other options fail?
This is a great question, and in Scripture the answer is different depending on your relationship with God. Ancient Israel was given many laws by God, and it was clearly stated what constitutes murder and what would be an accidental death. Murder was punishable by death, while accidental death was
December 25, 2015
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The Apple of His Eye
“For Jehovah’s portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance. He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness; He compassed him about, He cared for him, He kept him as the apple of his eye.” (Deuteronomy 32:9, 10 American Standard Version) This
December 22, 2015
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Scriptural View on Separation of Church and State
Welcome to our Winter 2015 Newsletter! [toc] Newsletter: Scriptures Admonish Separation of Church & Government The fact that Pope Francis, as head of state, addressed the joint sessions of Congress on September 24, 2015 was an unprecedented event in U.S. history. Time Magazine, July  24,
December 21, 2015
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Who were the three wise men?
The account of the three wise men is found in Matthew 2:1-12 in a scene related to the birth of Jesus. “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, Wise-men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of
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