With the historical and literary context addressed, it is now possible to look more closely at the passage itself. Verse three provides the underlying principle for the passage.
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Living in the End Times
If people are exhausted with Bible prophecy, perhaps the reason is that they have seen it abused, misused, or poorly presented.
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Why Creation Matters, Part 10: Acts
Paul notably includes Creation theology in two of his sermons, both addressed to practicing pagans. The first is in the city of Lystra, in modern Turkey, on his first missionary journey.
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Mental Health Problem or Sin Problem? Wait—Can’t It Be Both?
Problems in our behavior can be both mental health problems and “sin problems.” Part of the confusion on the topic of mental health among conservative evangelicals and fundamentalists is the assumption that a life problem has to be one or the other.
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The Folly of Atheism: A Meditation on Psalm 14
There are still pockets of unbelief in our heart. Consequently, it’s possible for a Christian at times to think, and speak, and act, as if he were an atheist. Even King David who wrote Psalm 14 would have to testify to that fact
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Tyndale at 500: Part 2 – ‘Singularly Addicted’
Tyndale, lived and died—and surrendered his life—for the cause of translating the Bible into the English language. As Martin Luther had done for Germany, Tyndale also virtually created a unified language for his country in the process.
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The Rise and Fall of Kenny Baldwin
The rise and fall of Evangelist Kenny Baldwin should drive us back to a ministry mindset centered in the home and the local church. It should also alert us to the fleeting emptiness and potential pitfalls of celebrity Christianity.
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Honor True Widows: 1 Timothy 5:3–16 with Implications for the Church’s Social…
A passage that receives less attention today is Paul’s guidelines for widows in 1 Timothy 5:3–16. Though not ignored by the church in the past, this section seems easily overlooked in modern culture.
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Why Creation Matters, Part 9: The Gospels
Jesus does not see this event as allegory, myth, or fable. He alludes to the Genesis account and then even quotes a portion of it (Gen 2.24 in Mt 19.5).
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