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THE FOUNDATION of the Fear of the LORD and Humility
The “fear of the LORD” isn’t talked about much in Christian circles these days, including sermons. Why? Possibly because the Mighty LORD has been essentially reduced to a cuddly teddy bear in the sky or perhaps a genial genie. The idea that the Almighty Sovereign God—the Creator of all things..
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Defining PSALMS, HYMNS and SPIRITUAL SONGS
When the apostle Paul was under house imprisonment in Rome, he mentioned “psalms, hymns and spiritual songs” in two separate passages that he wrote between the years 60-62 A.D. Here’s the passage from Paul’s letter to the believers in Ephesus: 17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s..
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Support for PRAISE & WORSHIP in the Bible
You hear a lot about praise & worship in Christian circles, but what support does the Bible actually provide for praise & worship being a regular part of the believer’s life? Let’s start with the New Testament since we’re under the New Covenant. The New Testament consists of four categories..
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What Does BECAUSE OF THE ANGELS Mean in 1 Corinthians 11:10?
In 1 Corinthians 11:3-16 Paul addresses the cultural issue of wives wearing a head covering while praying & prophesying at the fellowship. Within this context he makes the puzzling statement: It is for this reason that a woman ought to have authority over her own head, because of the angels…
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What Does It Mean to WORSHIP GOD IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH?
The Lord said to the Samaritan woman at the well: 22“You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. 23Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit..
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What Is GLORY in the Sense of God’s (Shekinah) GLORY?
God’s glory is linked to the LORD’s presence. When you hear a minister pray “God, show us your glory” it’s referring to the LORD manifesting glory to the people thereof. This is where we get the phrase God’s ‘manifest presence.’ The Almighty is omnipresent, of course — present everywhere at..
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Understanding the FEAR OF THE LORD
The “fear of the LORD” isn’t talked about much in Christian circles today, including sermons. Why? Likely because the Mighty LORD has been essentially reduced to a cuddly teddy bear in the sky or perhaps a genial genie. The idea that the Almighty Sovereign God — the Creator of all..
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PRAISE & WORSHIP — What’s the Diff? Why Are They Important?
Praise is celebration and includes thanksgiving, raving & boasting; whereas worship is adoration. Praise attracts God’s presence while worship is our response.
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GODLINESS and RELIGION — What’s the Diff?
Godliness refers to relationship with God while religion refers to outward religious acts. Godliness cannot be performed by the flesh whereas religion can.
