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The new birth is a real work of the Spirit of God. It is no mere theological concept, or less, a simple metaphorical idea. It is an actual work of God in the spiritual realm, more, in the spirit of a person. JESUS said, “No one can enter the Kingdom of God unless he isContinue reading “The New Birth”

People died yesterday at Michigan State University. Today at Henry Ford College, we talked with students about life and death. We listened to students share their thoughts, their fears, their beliefs. We listened to them. Then we listened more and continued listening. Always, we shared with all of them the clear and simple message aboutContinue reading “Life & Death”

So they went out and preached that people should repent. And they cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick, and healed them. Mark 6:12‭-‬13 Question: Where did the evil spirits go which were plaguing people and being cast out by JESUS and the disciples during the first century? Where didContinue reading “Evil Spirits”

I have shared a number of times with students and others that Elohim breathed Ruach into man’s body and he became a living soul. However, looking more closely, the creation account itself does not say that He breathed Ruach into man’s body. And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, andContinue reading “Spirit, Soul & Body”

Group MissionThe sincere search of true religion Group EthicProper respect for all in all Topic List (dynamic)•T1 death, burial, resurrection of Jesus•T2 historical accuracy of the MESSAGE of Jesus•T3 loving our enemies•T4 •T5 •T6 basic intent purpose of the Bible•T7 stumbling blocks Questions••••• Topic 2 Have any of you looked closely at the actual historicalContinue reading “True Religion”

Chapter 3 – God’s House Bishops, Elders, Apostles & Servants JESUS gave clear instructions that we are to be called brothers. If anyone desires to be contentious about this, we have no other practice. Those who desire to do the work of God are diligent to do the work and fulfill the duty of whatContinue reading “1 Timothy 3”

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Post your thoughts on 1 Timothy 5 below Check back here soon for updates Chapter 5 – Youth & Elders

Chapter 4 – Sound Doctrine Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created toContinue reading “1 Timothy 4”

Chapter 2 – PRAY together Post your thoughts on 1 Timothy 2 below Check back here soon for updates Updated 2/9/23 w/ 11/13/22 study notes below Types of Fear F1. Fear (phobeó) to put to flight, to terrify, frightenF2. Startling (ptoésis) a fluttering, excitement, hence terror Types of Prayer P1. Prayers (prosooxhay) regular prayerP2. EntreatiesContinue reading “1 Timothy 2”