Monthly Archives: November 2013

Devotional “Fluff” versus Real Bible Study

In reaching a wider audience, is it necessary to avoid the hard questions? Is it necessary to create devotional commentary that pleases everyone? Or is it better to teach those in the audience how to discern truth from error? Is … Continue reading

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Daily Bible Nugget #87, Revelation 3:20

The Nugget: Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. My Comment: After … Continue reading

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Daily Bible Nugget #86, Luke 9:26

The Nugget: Luke 9:26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy … Continue reading

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Daily Bible Nugget #85, Romans 10:9-10

The Nugget: Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Romans 10:10 For with the heart man … Continue reading

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Daily Bible Nugget #84, 1 John 1:9

The Nugget: 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. My Comment: To whom are we to confess our sins to obtain their … Continue reading

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Daily Bible Nugget #83, Acts 3:19

The Nugget: Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; My Comment: This verse stresses the importance of repentance. God … Continue reading

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Daily Bible Nugget #82, Luke 13:3

The Nugget: Luke 13:3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. My Comment: Some would argue that since repentance is not mentioned in the Gospel of John that repentance is not necessary for salvation. … Continue reading

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Daily Bible Nugget #81, Acts 16:31

The Nugget: Acts 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. My Comment: The message of this verse is direct: to be saved, believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. The … Continue reading

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Daily Bible Nugget #80, Romans 10:17

The Nugget: Rom 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. My Comment: I firmly believe that faith comes by hearing God’s Word. That hearing may take place by literally hearing Bible truth spoken … Continue reading

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Daily Bible Nugget #79, Romans 10:13

The Nugget: Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. My Comment: Very plain as to what one must do to be saved. The message of the Bible on the theme of salvation … Continue reading

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