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Posted on November 28, 2022November 28, 2022

1 Corinthians 15:50 – What Does God See?

… flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God …

Summary: Paul makes a statement that seems to contradict other passages in Scripture. Bending our minds around his thoughts sometimes requires looking at things from God’s point of view.

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Posted on November 20, 2021November 21, 2021

2 Peter 2:18b — The Third Person

…and, by appealing to the lustful desires of the flesh …

Summary: We live in two worlds. God calls us to live in the spiritual realm. Satan temps us with the desires of the flesh. 

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Posted on November 5, 2021November 6, 2021

2 Peter 2:10a — Boundaries

This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire of the flesh and despise authority.

Summary: There is a battle for the soul of our nation and the world. It is an old battle that has been going on since the Garden of Eden. Peter is telling us how the battle turns out. 

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Posted on September 9, 2021September 10, 2021

2 Peter 1:4d (Part 2) — No Place to Hide

… having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

Summary: As we read Peter’s words, it is important to remember that we exist in two forms at once. We are both flesh and spirit. 

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Posted on February 12, 2021February 12, 2021

Titus 2:9 (a) Part I — Duality

Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything …

Summary: Slavery is a volatile topic, yet it is an important illustration in Christian life. 

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Posted on November 8, 2020November 8, 2020

1 Peter 5:10 (d) — The Power to Restore

Picture: Earth as seen from the moon.

[And the God of all grace,]… will himself restore you …

Summary: We suffer in life and in death. In both cases, God himself will restore us. 

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