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Continue reading →: Reconciliation Through Confession, Forgiveness, & Restoration
Forgiveness is the key to freedom and Brian Wilson and Brad Hoffmann are of the opinion, “When we offend another, we should not solicit their forgiveness. What others do or refuse to do in light of our confession isn’t the point. Our part on the road to reconciliation is simply…
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Continue reading →: Greek Exegetical Paper on Romans 8:1-8
According to Chadwick Thornhill, “Language itself is never static, [it is] always evolving through usage,” so before Romans 8 can be properly understood, the author and his intent must be properly comprehended. John Butler reminds the reader, “When it was time, in the gracious plan of God, to proclaim the…
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Continue reading →: Biographical Study of Peter: His Call, His Fall, & His Recall
Introduction In an effort to develop a fuller understanding of Peter’s life and ministry, this paper will systematically and comprehensively examine the biblical stories and scholarly information available to determine how Peter is portrayed in the New Testament: both positively and negatively. The goal of this paper will ultimately illuminate…
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Continue reading →: Portrait of Jesus’ Life & Ministry According to Matthew
When reading the Gospel accounts, it is important to remember several things. First, all scripture is God-breathed. Second, as Dr. R. Wayne Stacy illustrates, each Gospel account is best described more as a portrait of Jesus and His ministry rather than simply a photograph. A portrait displays the author’s perspective…
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Continue reading →: Kingdom of God – We are in this world, but not of it.
There is nothing in this world to which we can point to and say that is like the kingdom of God. All we can do is offer analogies of what it looks like saying the kingdom is like this… while it isn’t this… it’s like this… That’s why Jesus preferred…
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Continue reading →: Foundation to a Healthy Marriage by Larry Stockstill
Never doubt God’s wisdom in putting you together Your spouse is the exact person you need. The qualities you are missing God has supplied in them. Through every difficulty we have faced, I have never doubted that God sovereignly put us together as a team. Marriage is the school of…
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Continue reading →: It’s All Greek to Me… “Spirit” Word Study from Romans 8:1-8
(NLT) New Living Translation – Functional Equivalent So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death. The Law of Moses was unable…
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Continue reading →: Making Sense of Bible Translations
Romans 8:1-8 Translation Comparison (NKJV) New King James Version – Formal Equivalent There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has…
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Continue reading →: The Jewishness of Jesus – Case Study of Luke 2:41-52
INTRODUCTION A critical error many people make when trying to interpret scripture happens when they do not have a proper understanding of the context and culture of the time in which it was written, so in order to understand how a particular passage may speak to a Christian in the…
Life-Giving Words of Hope & Encouragement
Hello,
I’m Chaplain Jeff Davis
With God, all things are possible. I write to offer hope and encouragement to anyone walking through the in-between seasons of life. My prayer is that as you read these words—and see your own story reflected in them—you’ll be strengthened, reminded you’re not alone, and drawn closer to the One who makes all things new.
Books:
120 Days of Hope – https://a.co/d/i66TtrZ,
When Mothers Pray – https://a.co/d/44fufb0,
Between Promise and Fulfillment – https://a.co/d/jinnSnK
The Beard Vow – https://a.co/d/jiQCn4f
The Unseen Realm in Plain Sight – https://a.co/d/fp34UOa
From Rooster to the Rock – https://a.co/d/flZ4LnX
Called By A New Name – https://a.co/d/0JiKFnw
Psalms For the Hard Seasons – https://a.co/d/76SZEkY
A Map Through the Night – https://a.co/d/d8U2cA4
Comfortable Captivity – https://a.co/d/0j8ByKJa
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