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Back to Moses

Do we then nullify the Law through faith?  May it never be!  On the contrary, we establish the Law. Romans 3:31 Establish – Christians tend to think that the death and resurrection of the Messiah means that the Law is no longer valid.  Of course, this conclusion starts with the erroneous premise that the Law…
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Simple Ergonomics

For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law. Romans 3:28 Works – If I am reconciled to God by His credit-only gift, then what is the role of the Law?  If God chooses me before I am obedient, they why give the Law at all?  If justification…
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Credit Only

For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law. Romans 3:28 Apart From – There’s a restaurant in Mount Dora, Florida, where patrons pay whatever they feel the meal is worth.  You decide what you want to pay.  If you don’t like it, you don’t pay at all. …
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Invisible Shelters

O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Psalm 15:1 Tent – Once again the English creates a detour.  Yes, the word ‘ohel does mean tent.  But “tent” is hardly the appropriate sense of the word when it comes to the place of God.  In fact, ‘ohel is used in Numbers12:5 to describe the tabernacle,…
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Guest Worker Program

O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Psalm 15:1 Abide – David isn’t confused about being in the Lord’s presence, but we certainly will be if we follow this English translation.  We will draw the conclusion that the follower who lives blamelessly has a permanent residence with God.  That’s what we usually mean by…
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Hard Knocks

for we are not ignorant of his schemes.   2 Corinthians 2:11 Schemes – Can you read the devil’s mind?  If you knew what the devil was thinking, would it be an advantage to you in your quest to be obedient to God?  Too often we think Satan attacks us by reading our thoughts.  But, according…
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