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The Priesthood of Every Believer!

1st Peter 2:5, 9; Revelation 5:9-10 INTRODUCTION: We Affirm: That every born-again believer in the LORD Jesus Christ is a priest and is both qualified and obligated to carry out the duties of a priest including representing themselves before GOD, … Continue reading →

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B.A.P.T.I.S.T.S. Basics – The Autonomy of the Local Church!

Matthew 18:15-18  “The Autonomy of the Local Church!” INTRODUCTION: “Autonomy” means “The quality or state of being self-governing.” Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary In the context of a Local Church, it means that there is no authority over the majority of the … Continue reading →

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Why ever believer should be a “B.A.P.T.I.S.T.S.” believer!

Q#1: “Why should a Christian be a, ‘B.A.P.T.I.S.T.S. Christian’?” A#1: “Because truth matters, and what we believe determines how we behave!” NOTE: Baptists are not the only Christians who believe these things, but we are the only Christians who believe … Continue reading →

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Will we know each other in Heaven?

Luke 16:19 – 31 Bible Q&A – “Will We Know One Another in Heaven?” First, this is a true story! We know that because JESUS is the Author of this story! (By the way, this is not a parable, but … Continue reading →

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DO ANIMALS GO TO HEAVEN?

Genesis 1:24-25 “Do Animals go to Heaven?” INTRODUCTION: Genesis 1 gives us a historical account of the events of creation. Genesis 1 gives us the order of creation. First Day: Creation of the physical material of the Universes, First Day: … Continue reading →

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Bible Q&A – What is the Difference between Happiness and Joy?

April 21st, 2024 – “HAPPINESS & JOY” John 15:1-11 INTRODUCTION: “HAPPY” ** emotional situation based upon circumstances ** From the old English “happenstance” based on circumstance Hebrew (522 x) Esher “happy” & “blessed” Greek makarios (77x) blessed (1), blessed (46), … Continue reading →

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UNDERSTANDING FIRST JOHN – “SIN!”

1st John 1:8-10 (8) “If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. (9) If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse … Continue reading →

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Understanding First John – “The LOVE of GOD!”

INTRODUCTION: The word translated “love” in First John is the word, “agape”. It appears in the New Testament a total of 259 times! It appears in the New Testament as a noun 116 times! It appears in the New Testament … Continue reading →

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The Many Resurrections on the First Easter!

“THE MANY RESURRECTIONS OF THE FIRST EASTER!” AS HE CAME NEAR JERUSALEM SHORTLY BEFORE HIS TRIUMPHAL ENTRY, JESUS RAISED LAZARUS FROM THE DEAD! John 11:38-44 (38) “Then Jesus, deeply moved again, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and … Continue reading →

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“WHAT IS SO ‘GOOD’ ABOUT GOOD FRIDAY?”

Read Mark 14:32 – 15:47 Good Friday, which has also been called, “Black Friday” and “Great Friday” has been observed as a day of sorrow and fasting by Christians since the First Century AD. After 400 AD, it began to … Continue reading →

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