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Roms12:1-2
Posted by crosshearted on 01/17/03
To start with my first question is how do I present my body ( flesh ) unto God holy. We know that God does not except sin so there fore my body ( flesh ) obeys the law of sin and sin dwells in my ...
55 views, 1 comment, last comment by mslowndes on 06/15/03
Paul's Greeting
Posted by crosshearted on 01/28/03
Gal 1:3-4 “Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, from our Lord Jesus Christ. Who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil world , according to the will of...
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Paul'sGospel
Posted by crosshearted on 01/29/03
Paul’s Gospel In Gal 1:11-12 he says “But I certify ( make known ) to you, brethren that the gospel which was preached of me is not after ( according to ) man. For I neither received it of man, ne...
73 views, 4 comments, last comment by Zerubbabel on 02/11/03
Pauls attitude to believers
Posted by crosshearted on 01/31/03
Paul’s attitude to believers We start with the statement from Galatians 1:11-12 in which he says that the gospel that he preached was not from man but by revelation from Jesus Christ. So we see tha...
60 views, 3 comments, last comment by DiamondSparkles on 01/31/03
Gospel of price
Posted by crosshearted on 02/06/03
Gospel of price When we think of the gospel we see the picture of the story of how Jesus came and paid the price for our sin and gave us a new life. We look on the cross with affection and joy but ...
55 views, 1 comment, last comment by simone on 02/19/03
The Gospel according to Paul
Posted by crosshearted on 02/07/03
When I started this I was new on how to post on the board and was using more space by posting seperate. I will post the remaining pieces on Paul's view of the gospel here. You can go back and r...
141 views, 20 comments, last comment by crosshearted on 02/24/03
A study of words
Posted by crosshearted on 02/25/03
A study of words When I first had this idea I had another way planned, needless to say the Lord had other ideas for what He wanted me to share . I am still not sure of the complete direction that t...
164 views, 24 comments, last comment by crosshearted on 04/10/03
Exhortations from the Heart
Posted by crosshearted on 03/25/03
1 Corinthians 2:2 “ For I am determined to not know anything among you, save (except) Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” I have been reading this scripture for a long time. Every time I read it there...
57 views, 5 comments, last comment by sljevangel on 04/02/03
A call to the Body
Posted by crosshearted on 04/14/03
In looking back in history to the first church we can see the results of their commitment and read about their beginnings. Then we come to today. As with the history of Israel we have come in the s...
44 views, 1 comment, last comment by Pastordad85 on 05/05/03
And the truth shall set you free
Posted by crosshearted on 04/15/03
This is the beginning of a new series of studies that the Lord has laid on my heart. Romans 8;6 "For to be carnally minded is death; But to be spiritually minded is life and peace." ( carna...
106 views, 14 comments, last comment by crosshearted on 05/09/03
as an answer to my trials
Posted by crosshearted on 04/28/03
As an answer to so much pressing out of measure the Lord ministered this scripture. Psalms46 Verse 1 " God is our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble" [this is a srtong state...
42 views, 2 comments, last comment by Bluecrush on 05/05/03
A study on the Body of Christ
Posted by crosshearted on 05/11/03
The Body of Christ is a living thing. Because He lives in us and we are now His body here, we are now the evidence of His love for man. It is sad how many have come and gone in the history of man t...
74 views, 12 comments, last comment by mikemonroe on 05/28/03
The Big Show
Posted by crosshearted on 05/27/03
What is taking place. We say "Lord, I just give my heart to You," we say we just want to do His will. We seek studies and prayer meetings, revivals and restoration. Many people seeking, spe...
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Look & Live
Posted by sljevangel on 05/29/03
Looking for answers in the right place? ~ "LOOK & LIVE." 1. A great need “salvation” 2. An easy way “Look” 3. A personal claim “unto me” 4. A wide invitation “all the ends of the earth”...
47 views, 1 comment, last comment by Bluecrush on 05/30/03
PURITY:
Posted by sljevangel on 05/31/03
PURITY: Everybody knows that certain fabrics when exposed to light and open air, will be bleached, a/or made whiter. But to get this cleansing there must be complete exposure to the purifying eleme...
61 views, 2 comments, last comment by Tarzzan on 05/31/03
RADICAL? or DEVOTED?
Posted by sljevangel on 05/31/03
RADICAL? or DEVOTED? It used to be said of Amazons a race of female warriors that they cut off their right breast that they might use their weapons more efficiently. How much more should the soldie...
87 views, 14 comments, last comment by Daily4Him on 06/05/03
Loving The Darkness
Posted by sljevangel on 05/31/03
Loving The Darkness “Nyctalopia” is a peculiar disease causing blindness in light. Thus objects can only be seen by night, or in darkness. Are there not many Christians who seem afflicted with a ki...
66 views, 3 comments, last comment by sljevangel on 05/31/03
Master-key
Posted by sljevangel on 05/31/03
There is a key called the ‘master-key,’ because it opens many and all locks keyed to itself. The ‘master-key’ to the scriptures is The Holy Ghost. Only He can unlock every hidden truth. He is come ...
56 views, 1 comment, last comment by Tarzzan on 05/31/03
Monomaniac?
Posted by sljevangel on 05/31/03
Monomania is defined as a “madness, or singleness to one subject.” One subject is usually enough for most to master w/an effectual understanding. The Apostle Paul was a ‘monomaniac’ when he said, ...
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Catalepsy?
Posted by sljevangel on 06/01/03
Spiritual Catalepsy: catalepsy ~ a condition of suspended animation and loss of all voluntary motion in which the limbs remain in whatever position last posed. This awful change may come in a momen...
65 views, 1 comment, last comment by cries on 06/03/03
A hiding place?
Posted by sljevangel on 06/01/03
An Hiding Place: Is.32:1-4. 2. “And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land....
54 views, 3 comments, last comment by sljevangel on 06/02/03
A sorrowing search?
Posted by sljevangel on 06/01/03
A sorrowing search? Prov.14:12. Too long do we walk in error, using our own dim candle to ‘pick our way.’ Rather than accepting God’s torch, The Holy Ghost from Christ Jesus, to show us His Truth, ...
53 views, 1 comment, last comment by simone on 06/02/03
"Sonship"
Posted by sljevangel on 06/02/03
Evidence of Sonship. Ga.4:6. 6. And “because” ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Why this “because?” Every son should resemble his father...
52 views, 1 comment, last comment by AmbrosialFire143 on 06/02/03
'E' ticket
Posted by Daily4Him on 06/03/03
Anyone remember the 'olden' days of Disneyland when you had to buy books of tickets to go on rides? They were labeled A through E, A's were the sedate 'baby' rides, while the &#...
66 views, 5 comments, last comment by 4given on 06/10/03
The Ever Lusting Subtle Self:
Posted by sljevangel on 06/04/03
Subtle Self. The ‘glass snake,’ is supposed to be difficult to catch. Because it can break in pieces, and restore itself fully. Grab it by the tail, and it breaks off in the hand, so the serpent ca...
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Comfort in Abiding
Posted by sljevangel on 06/04/03
Comfort in Abiding: Deut.4:7; What nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the Lord our God is in all things that we call upon Him for? Israel as a redeemed people were disting...
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Unfailing
Posted by sljevangel on 06/04/03
Unfailing: Deut.4:4; But ye that did cleave unto the Lord your God, are alive every one of you this day. Caleb and Joshua did trust the Word of the Lord, and they were living unfailing witnesses un...
44 views, 1 comment, last comment by encourager4JC on 06/04/03
Backsliding:
Posted by sljevangel on 06/04/03
Chief cause of Backsliding: Whatever occupies the chief place in our hearts and lives take God’s rightful, sovereign place, and effectually becomes our ‘god.’ We are therefore constantly in danger ...
59 views, 2 comments, last comment by cries on 06/06/03
Unconfessed to God?
Posted by sljevangel on 06/06/03
Unconfessed to God: There is reported, an insect very close in resemblance to the Bumble Bee, and acts in an acceptable manner to the Bumble, so that it’s allowed into the Bumble’s nest. Once there...
44 views, 2 comments, last comment by cries on 06/06/03
Spiritual Ed?
Posted by sljevangel on 06/06/03
Spiritual Education True education is not the creaming of the mind with different ideas; rather it is the developing of our capacities, and characters unto our best advantage, and the highest purpo...
52 views, 2 comments, last comment by cries on 06/06/03
Hot, and Hotter:
Posted by sljevangel on 06/06/03
Hot, and Hotter: When the heart is made hot like a bubbling pot, because of the power of the Holy Ghost’s presence in our fellowship with Him, then affections will be hot. Luke-warmness is impossib...
50 views, 2 comments, last comment by ladyjenne on 06/08/03
A soulful hunger?
Posted by sljevangel on 06/07/03
A soulful hunger? Prayer is healthy to body and soul. There may be many who know nothing of real soul-food, because they spend so little time in prayer. Lack of prayer is the most fruitful cause of...
45 views, 1 comment, last comment by franson on 06/07/03
Honest w/ God?
Posted by sljevangel on 06/07/03
Being Open Faced: 2Co.3:12-18. An ‘honest, or open face’ is necessary to look into the mirror of God’s Holy Word, and see ourselves as we truly are; and in His sight, simultaneously. Indeed, such ‘...
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Eloquence and Power?
Posted by sljevangel on 06/07/03
Eloquence and Power. 1Co.4:19,20. The first said, “that was a good speech.” And the second chimed, “yes, he is a very eloquent speaker.” How common these sentiments? But Paul has a different way of...
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"Kiss the Son,..."
Posted by sljevangel on 06/08/03
“Kiss the Son” Psalms 2:1-12. vs:12; Kiss the son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. Kiss of su...
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