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What you DON’T know CAN hurt you!

Many well-meaning church-goers are very content to be spoon-fed spiritually by hearing the Sunday school lesson or the Pastor’s message once a week for an hour. Increasingly, many people do not go to church. People in churches, particularly pastors, think … Continue reading

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The Most Terrifying Words in the Bible

The most terrifying words are: “I never knew you,” found in Matthew 7:23. Giving more of the context, the passage Matthew 7:21-23 says: Mat 7:21Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; … Continue reading

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Why use a plain text Bible first?

Why use a plain text Bible first? Sometimes it is more helpful to let the Bible speak to us directly. It is actually a much more rewarding experience to read the Bible for yourself and to make the discovery that … Continue reading

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Only independent Bible study is real Bible study

The Bible itself asserts that it has been written to be understandable to the ordinary person who reads it. The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. Psalm 119:130 Jesus Christ Himself clearly assumed and … Continue reading

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What real Bible study is and is not

Real Bible study should first involve studying the Bible itself, not what others have written by way of commentary. Just reading through the Bible in sequence is not Bible study, though it certainly can be a first step in learning … Continue reading

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