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Genesis 6 and the Sons of God

Genesis 6:1-4 records an event that has puzzled scholars for years. Scholarly views vary concerning the meaning of the phrase “sons of God” in verses 2 and 4. There are three major views concerning this passage. In the first view, the “sons of God” are understood to refer to the godly line of Seth which intermarried with the ungodly line of Cain. Warren Wiersbe states, “What was Satan’s plan for…

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The Spiritual Life #44 - Knowing and Doing the Will of God

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Why and How I Pray for Israel

Israel’s Future in God’s Faithfulness From Genesis to Revelation, the story of Israel is the story of a chosen people uniquely called and covenanted by God—not because of their merit, but because of His faithfulness. The Abrahamic Covenant (Gen 12:1-3; 15:1-21; 17:1-8) remains in effect to this day. It is an unconditional, unilateral promise in which God swore to give Abraham’s descendants a…

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Vertical and Horizontal Confession

Biblically speaking, there are two kinds of confession: vertical confession to God and horizontal confession to people. Vertical confession is a private matter between us and the Lord. The forgiveness we seek in this instance is familial, not judicial. Judicial forgiveness refers to God’s once-for-all act of pardoning all our sins at the moment of faith in Christ, securing our eternal standing as…

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Overview of Future Prophetic Events

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Walk in Righteousness

To walk in righteousness means to live each day according to God’s revealed standards, reflecting His character through our attitudes, words, and actions. It’s not a self-righteous strut but a Spirit-led stride—a humble, faithful journey that begins with our standing in Christ and extends to our daily conduct. Scripture states, “The steps of a man are established by the Lord, and He delights in…

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Does the Spirit Draw Everyone?

Over the past year, I’ve been asked more than once, “Does the Holy Spirit draw everyone?” The answer, biblically, is yes. The Spirit draws all people, but not all respond positively. The drawing is universal in scope, but resistible in nature. Jesus declared, “And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself” (John 12:32). The Greek verb helkō (ἑλκω)—translated “draw”—means to…

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Angelology Part 2

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Five Reasons Calvinism is Wrong

Calvinism has long exerted theological influence over many branches of the Church, offering a systematic framework known by the acronym TULIP—Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, and Perseverance of the Saints. While the system seeks to uphold the sovereignty of God and the seriousness of sin, its rigid formulations often depart from the plain teaching…

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The Spiritual Life #42 - Knowing and Doing the Will of God

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Christians Under the Law of Christ

The Bible teaches that Christians today are not under the Mosaic Law but are governed by the Law of Christ (Gal 6:2). The apostle Paul states, “you are not under law but under grace” (Rom 6:14), and again, “Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes” (Rom 10:4). The Mosaic Law was given exclusively to the nation Israel as part of a covenant made at Sinai (Ex 19:5-6;…

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Angelology Part 1

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The Ideal Man

Biblically, the ideal man is not autonomous but God-dependent. He is not ruled by selfish pride but shaped by humility, truth, and obedience to God. He devotes himself to the study of God’s Word (Psa 1:2; 2 Tim 2:15)—not merely to gain knowledge, but to know the Author and live wisely. He chooses wise friends and avoids fools (Prov 13:20). With a heart inclined toward obedience, he treasures…

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The Spiritual Life #41 - Relating to the Holy Spirit

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Counting My Blessings

As a student of history, I realize I live in a time and place of extraordinary blessing. Most people in developed countries today enjoy greater comfort, convenience, and security than the kings of Europe did just a few centuries ago. As an American in the 21st century, I benefit daily from instant communication, advanced medicine, indoor plumbing, climate control, education, and global…

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Learning to Walk by Faith