In addition to not being deceived, Jesus asks us to be alert and stay awake –not literally. Still, it certainly conveys the idea that those of us who trust in Jesus’ word are to pay attention to the signs we are NOW experiencing. “Who is the faithful and sensible servant whose maste...
Scripture Memory I Old Testament Memory Verses For the "Memory Challenged" Eight Lessons Bible Study Course "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." II Timothy 2:15 A BRIEF NOTE ON HOW TO EFFECTIVELY...
But, alas, the nations are blinded, and the people are deceived. Out of this deception comes misunderstanding, confusion and bickering. No joy, but jealousy of His power. No gladness, but grievances of His ways. No praise but only put downs and complaints of His Person! Now I do not ...
When we begin our study on the Antichrist, we must understand the foundation from which this work of delusion operates. This delusion is so strong thatif it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.”The elect, are not deceived. Why? The answer lies (in part) in our opening pass...
Most of the people of Elijah’s time were on the side of the prophets of Baal. It is an exciting story to see how proof was provided to those who were deceived by the hierarchy of religion to believe in a non-existent god. The story is recorded in1 Kings 18: 1-40. ...
But I’ve been deceived too…. When I attended a charismatic church as a pre teen, I faked speaking in tongues just like everyone else in that church did. We were told to open our mouths and just start blabbering. That we did – and it was sort of fun, feeling exceptionally spiritual...
to deceive and be deceived. But for the Catholic Church, as never having spoken or speaking from herself, but from the Spirit of God—Who, being her teacher, makes her unfailingly rich forever—it is impossible to err in any way, or to deceive at all or be deceived; but like Divine ...
“You are mistaken, and are deceived, whosoever you are, that think yourself rich in this world. Listen to the voice of your Lord in the Apocalypse, rebuking men of your stamp with righteous reproaches: ‘Thou sayest,’ says He, ‘I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need ...
1 Cor. 6:9-11 – we can be washed, sanctified, and justified, yet Paul still warns us that we can be deceived and become unrighteous. 1 Cor. 10:6-13 – the passage is about how the Israelites, once justified before God, fell away from God. Therefore, let anyone who thinks he st...
Now, do you think that woman was deceived? I tell you, no. She knew she had prevailed with God in prayer. Generally there are but few professors of religion who know anything about this spirit of prayer which prevails with God. I have been amazed to see such accounts as are often ...