Author: Pastor Lester Bentley
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ABC of Prayer: The Problem of Rationaliztion
Dear Lord, Lord, I fear that I have rationalized sin, for if I have rationalized sin will you then not hear me? And, if I have, is there any hope for me. (Jeremiah 7:9, 10, 16) II Chronicles 33:1, 2, 12, and 13: Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five…
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Galatians: Gospels in Conflict, Abraham’s Faith and What Christ Accomplished for All People, part 5c
Hope is in the Crucified Christ Rather Than in Works of Law Galatians 3:10-14 In Galatians 3:6-9 we saw Paul quote from the Old Testament two times, now in the upcoming five verses (Galatians 3:10-14) he will quote from the Old Testament four more times. In all of Paul’s writings, there is no more passionate…
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Galatians: Gospels in Conflict, Abraham’s Faith and What Christ Accomplished for All People part 5b
Abraham was justified by Faith (Galatians 3:6-9) Often the best thing to do is use a historical object lesson to drive home or illustrate your point. So, starting in verse six of Galatians three, Paul focuses on Abraham and God’s covenant promise to Abraham. Abraham who is the Father of the Jewish religion and father…
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