Daily Archives: April 7, 2011
victory through resurrection
1 Corinthians 15. It is clear from what Paul says in this chapter that some in the Corinthian churches were trying to downplay the doctrine of the resurrection. Paul encourages the Corinthians to continue to preach it, because the victory … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 15
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when worship makes God sick
Isaiah 1. The Israelites are continuing their worship in the temple, but there is so much wickedness in their lives that the worship makes God sick. He threatens to come as a consuming fire and destroy them. Only a few … Continue reading
Posted in genuineness, integrity, judgment, mortality, relationship with God, works, worship
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the sovereign over situations
Psalm 97. The nations know all about their gods. There is no mystery that cannot be explained by the specialist, for a price. But the God of Israel is shrouded in darkness and mystery. The nations can manipulate their gods … Continue reading
Posted in dependence upon God, idolatry, relationship with God, sovereignty of God, worship
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