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International Bible Study Group
by Earl Gillespie
Like most people my age I grew up in a time when we were taught to fear God and to keep his commandants. This was our duty. Our mental vision of God was a stern face old man looking down from the sky with an upraised flaming sword in his hand ready to strike down the wicked. The preachers of old had a way of preaching the gospel that instilled a certain type of fear in you that made you afraid to commit sin and cringed at the prospect of meeting God. Preparation to meet God was like preparing to meet a grumpy old relative who you wanted to meet but was afraid or somewhat apprehensive. The message was simple and clear, ‘the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life.’ The definition of sin was clean. Sin was anything that was contrary to the teaching of the Bible. If you died a sinner you were going to hell. If you believed in God and asked God to forgive you of your sins, then you could go to Heaven and live happily ever after. This simple message designed and sh
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Jesus Message To The Church at Pergamos
Understanding the letters to the churches will also help us understand why the Book of Revelation is considered such a dark and mysterious book. The message that Jesus sent to the seven churches should not be casted aside so lightly, because the church today is suffering from the same conditions...
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Jesus Message To The Church at Smyrna
Many times, as I listen to the word of God being expounded, I find myself wondering about the messages Jesus preached. Then more I study the Book of Revelation the more I understand the message of Jesus Christ. I am convinced that if we study the book of Revelation, Jesus message to the churches,...
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120 Minutes In The Gate Of Hell
Today I am going to share with you the details of an event that actually took place. This event is real as the older folks would say, as day and night. To believe that this event actually took place you must believe in the supernatural power of God. Believing in the supernatural power of God is...
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A Message To The Church At Ephesus
Jesus was concern about the church at Ephesus, they had left their first love. His message to them was to remember and repent.
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Like most people my age I grew up in a time when we were taught to fear God and to keep his commandants. This was our duty. Our mental vision of God was a stern face old man looking down from the sky with an upraised flaming sword in his hand ready to strike down the wicked. The preachers of old had a way of preaching the gospel that instilled a certain type of fear in you that made you afraid to commit sin and cringed at the prospect of meeting God. Preparation to meet God was like preparing to meet a grumpy old relative who you wanted to meet but was afraid or somewhat apprehensive. The message was simple and clear, ‘the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life.’ The definition of sin was clean. Sin was anything that was contrary to the teaching of the Bible. If you died a sinner you were going to hell. If you believed in God and asked God to forgive you of your sins, then you could go to Heaven and live happily ever after. This simple message designed and sh
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