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The Almond Chronicles--Part 5

Since the Lord saw fit to lay a "snow job" on us, I think I will write a second blog from home while the boys shovel out the driveway. It is evident, looking back at the events… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2011/02-2011/the-almond-chronicles-part-5/

The Almond Chronicles--Part 4

The things that I will share today will assume that you have some background knowledge of biblical history. One of the main things you need to understand as background material is… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2011/02-2011/the-almond-chronicles-part-4/

The Almond Chronicles--Part 3

In Part 2, I quoted from Kathryn's letter, wherein she showed some hostility toward me and the spiritual warriors that had joined in our prayer campaigns. From her perspective,… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2011/02-2011/the-almond-chronicles-part-3/

The Almond Chronicles--Part 2

When I speak of monitoring the heart of the Church, I am talking about a collective body of people--not individuals, nor even individual denominations. We discovered over the… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2011/02-2011/the-almond-chronicles-part-2/

The Almond Chronicles--Part 1

In our local meeting held on February 12, Ron and I discussed the almond revelation. At the time, it did not occur to me that ten years ago we had a similar revelation. I finally… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2011/02-2011/the-almond-chronicles-part-1/

Romans 16, Final

In Romans 16 many of the people Paul greets are unknown to us. (14) Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas and the brethren with them. (15) Greet Philologus and… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2011/01-2011/romans-16-final/

Romans 16, Part 2

It was common in biblical days for people to change their names when living in another culture. Many still do this today, though perhaps not as often in recent years. The saints… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2011/01-2011/romans-16-part-2/

Romans 16, Part 1

Having completed his doctrinal dissertations, Paul then spends considerable time greeting the saints in Rome. He knew many of them already, if not personally, then by reputation… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2011/01-2011/romans-16-part-1/

Romans 15, Part 3

Paul says in Romans 15:25, 26, (25) but now, I am going to Jerusalem serving the saints. (26) For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2011/01-2011/romans-15-part-3/

Romans 15, Part 2

Romans 15:13 is Paul's first hint that he is beginning to contemplate the end of his epistle, as it almost sounds like the start of his benediction. (13) Now may the God of… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2011/01-2011/romans-15-part-2/

Romans 15, Part 1

Romans 15 sums up the principle of toleration. (1) Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. Paul was… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2011/01-2011/romans-15-part-1/

Romans 14, Part 5

Paul considered the issues of food and holy days to be matters of conscience, rather than clear mandates of Scripture. His most important concern was that Christians should not… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2011/01-2011/romans-14-part-5/

Romans 14, Part 4

Romans 14:14-17 says, (14) I know and am convinced in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself; but to him who thinks anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean.… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2011/01-2011/romans-14-part-4/

Romans 14, Part 3

Paul tells us in Romans 14 that we should be tolerant of different viewpoints. While all disputes seem important to those involved in the disputes, not all disputes are to be… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2011/01-2011/romans-14-part-3/

Romans 14, Part 2

In Romans 14:5 and 6, Paul gives us a second example where we ought to be tolerant of other believers. The first was in regard to the food we eat, and the second is in regard to… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2011/01-2011/romans-14-part-2/

Romans 14, Part 1

In Romans 12 and 13, Paul gives us an exhortation about how to live and act as Christians. Chapters 14 and 15 teach the mature Christians how to treat those who are "weak in… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2011/01-2011/romans-14-part-1/

Romans 13, Part 5

Paul says in Romans 13:8-10, (8) Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. (9) For this, "You shall not commit… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2011/01-2011/romans-13-part-5/

Romans 13, Part 4

Viewing the world through the lens of the sovereignty of God changes the color of everything. When we study the book of Judges, we view the various captivities of Israel from… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2011/01-2011/romans-13-part-4/

Romans 13, Part 3

In speaking of ruling authorities, Paul says in Rom. 13:4, (4) for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2011/01-2011/romans-13-part-3/

Romans 13, Part 2

Paul writes in Romans 13:2 and 3, (2) Therefore he who resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2011/01-2011/romans-13-part-2/