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The Irony of Atheism

There is an irony in atheism.  The atheist must posit the existence of God in order to not believe. In other words, atheism does not exist without the assumption of  someone or something to not believe in.  The formal definition of an atheist is “a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods.”  To disbelieve or lack belief, an atheist must disbelieve or lack belief in…

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There is an irony in atheism.  The atheist must posit the existence of God in order to not believe. In other words, atheism does not exist without the assumption of  someone or something to not believe in.  The formal definition of an atheist is “a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods.”  To disbelieve or lack belief, an atheist must disbelieve or lack belief in something.

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What is The Kingdom of God?

What is the Good News of the Kingdom of God which Jesus preached and are we preaching it?

What is The Kingdom of God? Jefferis Peterson / The Scholars Corner Are We Preaching the Good News? Luke 4:42–43 ESV And when it was day, he departed and went into a desolate place. And the people sought him and came to him, and would have kept him from leaving them, but he said to them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this…

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What is The Kingdom of God?

Are We Preaching the Good News? Audio is preceded by 40 seconds of silence. Luke 4:42–43 ESV And when it was day, he departed and went into a desolate place. And the people sought him and came to him, and would have kept him from leaving them, but he said to them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose.” What was Jesus…

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Come To Jesus

Come to Jesusby Jefferis Kent Peterson, 2.2.2025 at  Wimberley Christian Church Be Reconciled To God (the message begins with the introduction of our new missionary support in Uganda: https://youtu.be/c5lKLR0xDlc, but since wasn’t mic’d you can watch it here:) “that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the…

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Come to Jesus

Come to Jesusby Jefferis Kent Peterson, 2.2.2025 at  Wimberley Christian Church Be Reconciled to God (the message begins with the introduction of our new missionary support in Uganda: https://youtu.be/c5lKLR0xDlc, but since wasn’t mic’d you can watch it here:) “that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the…

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He is High and Lifted Up

The Majesty of Our God Isaiah 6:1–5 (ESV) In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the…

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He is High and Lifted Up!

The Majesty of Our God Isaiah 6:1–5 (ESV) In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the…

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A Theology of Rest

Ecclesiastes 5: 10 – 6: 7, 1 Timothy 6: 6-10, 17-21 July 14, 1985, Sermon no. 43, Ebenezer Pres. Church by Jefferis Kent Peterson A Theology of Rest It seems that wherever I have gone these past few weeks, I have been talking to people about the need for a day of rest.  Our Protestant work ethic has made  us feel guilty if we take even so much as one day off.   But in the O. T., the people were…

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An Appeal to Heaven

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Jesus Our Sabbath, part 2.

Jesus is our Sabbath rest - part 2

This missive was written in response to a friend who has insisted that Saturday is the only day for worship. Part 1 is here Summary: Come to ME, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest (Sabbath) Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest (Sabbath)  for your souls. Matthew 11:28–29 Rick as I read through your letter,…

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Forgiveness - Why We Need It.

Forgiveness – Why WE Need It. Anger, bitterness and Unforgiveness can lead to health problems: Unforgiveness is classified in medical books as a disease. According to Dr. Steven Standiford, chief of surgery at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, refusing to forgive makes people sick and keeps them that way.With that in mind, forgiveness therapy is now being used to help treat diseases,…

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Escapism vs. Enduring Persecution for Faithfulness

Doing the Master’s Will  Ephesians 5:15–16 ESV Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Matthew 24:45–46 ESV “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he…

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Escapism vs. Enduring Persecution for Faithfulness

Doing the Master’s Will  Ephesians 5:15–16 ESV Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Matthew 24:45–46 ESV “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he…

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Holy Spirit, the Giver of Gifts

Holy Spirit, Giver of Gifts Acts 2:1-13 1 Corinthians 12:4–11 ESV Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance…

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Spiritual Gifts, The Holy Spirit, The Giver of Spiritual Gifts

The Holy Spirit Gives Gifts as He wills We are to desire the gifts of the Spirit, especially that we may prophesy.

Holy Spirit, Giver of Gifts Acts 2:1-13 1 Corinthians 12:4–11 ESV Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of…