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Is It Biblical For a Christian To Own And Use Firearms?
Exposition What is a weapon? An instrument or device used for either attack or self-defense when contending against another. Note that an instrument or device becomes a weapon when it is used for a specific purpose. A kitchen knife is not a weapon when being used to make steak. It is a weapon when used…
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Can The Devil Prevent You From Being Saved? (Luke 8:4-15)
Today’s episode was prompted by a question from a listener. Stephen actually asked three interrelated questions. The first was, “In Luke 8:12, Jesus describes a type of person who hears the Word and then the devil snatches it away so that they do not believe and are not saved. The implication seems to be that…
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Scripture Interprets Scripture
The Reformation axiom “Scripture interprets Scripture” speaks to the idea that when we interpret the Bible, we allow God to speak for Himself. We allow the author of Scripture to interpret His own words. If Scripture does not interpret Scripture, then something else will. What do I mean when I say that? If a person…
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#WCSK Episode 1.3: The Bible
Introduction Before I dive into the lesson, I’d like to take a moment to focus your attention on where we’re going. People often think the Bible is not relevant to their lives, is out of touch, or perceive it as something too big or complicated to grasp. It’s a problem of expectation because people either…