Monthly Archives: March 2022

Proverbs

Wednesday, March 30                                                                                                 The book of Proverbs is a very practical book.  Each proverb is full of truths that can and should shape our lives.  I tend to read an entire chapter of proverbs—and fail to discover how … Continue reading

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Charles Spurgeon and Romans 10:13

Thursday, March 24  Fast forward from the 16th century Protestant Reformation to 19th century England.  Charles Spurgeon grew up in a Christian environment.  His father and grandfather were pastors.  His grandfather took special interest in him, teaching him, challenging him, … Continue reading

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Martin Luther and Romans 1:17   

Wednesday, March 23            Martin Luther was a devoted Roman Catholic monk in Germany in the early 16th century. He was a model monk, highly respected by his superiors, but distraught and frustrated inside.  He was trying to live a … Continue reading

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Efforts to Be Godly 

Monday, March 21     I wonder how many of my readers caught the gross error in my last blog.  It was not deliberate; I was eager to finish the blog and got careless.  It’s the last sentence: [We need to “make … Continue reading

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A New Commandment                      

Friday, March 18 John 13:34: “A new command I give you: Love one another.”  Loving one another is not a new command.  Among many other similar passages is Lev. 19:18: “. . . love your neighbor as yourself. . . .”  … Continue reading

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A Sin That Leads to Death                     

Tuesday, March 8 A passage that some Bible scholars relate to the unpardonable sin is 1 John 5:16-17.  “If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will … Continue reading

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The Unpardonable Sin

Friday, March 4                            The unpardonable sin has been the source of debate for centuries.  In Mt. 12:31-32 Jesus said “. . . every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be … Continue reading

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