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...
This time, Jonah obeyed the Lord’s command and went to Nineveh, a city so large that it took three days to see it all. On the day Jonah entered the city, he shouted to the crowds: “Forty days from now Nineveh will be destroyed!” The people of Nineveh believed God’s message, a...
What catches my imagination is the concept of being high above all, the mast not only being tall, but also being on top of a mountain. Nothing is above this mast, and as all of the nation of Israel flees from a threat, the nation of Israel will also see a flagstaff, a beacon or ...
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...
For Adam was formed first, then Eve.AndAdam was not deceived, but thewoman being deceived, fell into transgression. 1 Timothy 2: 13-14 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. ...
year old. Now he is 4 and we still love to watch the stories together. Great material, faithful to the Bible, and I appreciate the fact that it is not sophisticated. This old-fashioned stuff is just what we need, it makes it easier to keep the focus on the message. Highly ...
How could it have grown intact, with the same teachings being passed on orally and consistently, unless the Holy Spirit was safeguarding the transmission of Sacred Tradition? How were so many converted without the aid of Sacred Scripture, if not with the aid of Sacred Tradition? Many Protestant...
We must not allow ourselves to be deceived by words, appearances and seeming success. We must closely examine the little things that reveal a person’s true heart. How does he treat his wife? Is he gentle and patient with his children? How does he speak of, or treat h...
Justification is based on what we do, which means “works.” Notice that there is nothing about “false faith.” The hearers may have faith, but they need to accompany their faith by works, or they will not be justified. See also Rom. 2:13. James 2:17,26 – James clearly teaches ...
not inferior in authority to that of Divine Scripture. For one and the same Holy Spirit being the author of both, it is quite the same to be taught by Scripture and by the Catholic Church. Moreover, when anyone speaks from himself, he is liable to err, to deceive and be deceived. Bu...