Let’s dig deeper into the Bible. And take it at face value.
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Harmonizing the Transfiguration accounts in Matt 16-17 vs. Mark 8-9 vs. Luke 9
LEGEND – Portions of the Word below are colour-coded based on where they are derived from: Matthew 16:13-28, 17:1-23 … NASB = Green — * my starting point Mark 8:27-38, 9:1-31 … NASB = Purple Luke 9:18-45 … NASB = Red — Luke who explored all details carefully Jesus went out, along with His…
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Trevor’s response to West Fifth Bible Chapel STATEMENT OF FAITH – 2009-12-12
West Fifth Bible Chapel 440 West 5th Street, Hamilton, ON L9C 3P6 STATEMENT OF FAITH Markups in blue by Trevor de Vries, Dec 12, 2009 THE BIBLE We believe Scripture as originally given in its entirety is the Word of God, verbally inspired and wholly without error. The Bible is the supreme final…
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Harmonizing the centurion’s servant accounts in Matt 8 vs. Luke 7
LEGEND – Portions of the Word below are colour-coded based on where they are derived from: Matthew 8:1-13 NASB = Green — Matthew was there Luke 6:17-20, 7:1-10 NASB = Red — Luke dug into all details carefully 17 Jesus came down with them from the mountain and stood on a level place; and there…
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Raising Teens – encouragement, and God’s promises
Encouragement, praise and thank God for these things Isa 26:3-4 perfect peace through trust. Isa 49:4 surely my work is with my God, Psa 16:5 You support my lot, 1Cor 15:57-58 your toil is not in vain in our victorious Lord so be steadfast & immovable, Lam 3:31-36 He doesn’t afflict willingly, He doesn’t like…
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Love of God for You
A look at some verses from the Gospel of John through the book of Revelation God gave His only Son, for the love of us. (John 3:16) In a sense He gave Him forever, because God will always remember the pain from the suffering, also the pain of people rejecting His Son. He loved…
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Free Will?
A dialogue with brothers who I love: BRO: “Hey brothers! Came across this powerful passage in John, my favourite Gospel. Thought of you guys and our discussion on free will awhile back after prayer meeting… It’s very important we challenge each other Biblically and keep these important discussions going in pursuit of sound doctrine.…
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Irresistible Grace – what does the Bible say? (series on Calvinism)
Below is a collection of verses from God’s Word supporting either major side of the debate on Irresistible Grace (or Efficacious Grace), categorized by the strength of support they offer. I suggest why some verses are weak arguments for propping up a specific side, otherwise I offer minimal commentary. God’s Word should be able to…
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Limited Atonement – what does the Bible say? (series on Calvinism)
Below is a collection of verses from God’s Word supporting either major side of the debate on Limited Atonement (or Definite Atonement or Particular Redemption), categorized by the strength of support they offer. I suggest why some verses are weak arguments for propping up a specific side, otherwise I offer minimal commentary. God’s Word should be…
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Unconditional Election – what does the Bible say? (series on Calvinism)
Below is a collection of verses supporting either major side of the debate on Unconditional Election, categorized by the strength of support they offer. I suggest why some verses are weak arguments for propping up a specific side, otherwise I offer minimal commentary. God’s Word should be able to speak for itself! Please feel free to present me with…
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Total Depravity – what does the Bible say? (series on Calvinism)
Below is a collection of verses supporting either major side of the debate on Total Depravity, categorized by the strength of support they offer. I suggest why some verses are weak arguments for propping up a specific side, otherwise I offer minimal commentary. God’s Word should be able to speak for itself! Please feel free to present me with…
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