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SCRITPURE OF THE DAY (MATTHEW 6:1-18)

11/04/2024UncategorizedChrist, God, God the Father, God the Holy Spirit, jesus, Jesus Christ, Matthew, new testament, Old Testament, scripture of the dayabarkley8

1. Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.

²Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

³But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

⁴That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.

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DEFINITON OF THE DAY (JOY PT2)

11/04/2024UncategorizedGod, God the Father, God the Holy Spirit, God the Son, jesus, Jesus Christ, new testament, Old Testamentabarkley8

As Jesus’ death approached, He told His followers that soon they would be like a woman in labor, whose sorrow would be turned into joy (John 16:20-22). Later they understood when the dark sorrow of the cross gave way to the joy of the resurrection (Luke 24:41). Viewed from this perspective, eventually they came to see that the cross itself was necessary for the joy to become real (Heb 12:2). Because of His victory and the promise of His abiding presence, the disciples could rejoice even after the Lord’s ascension (Luke 24:52).

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DEFINITION OF THE DAY (JOY PT1)

10/31/2024UncategorizedChrist, english, God, God the Father, God the Holy Spirit, greek, Hebrew, jesus, Jesus Christ, joy, joyful, Matthew, Old Testament, rejoiceabarkley8

State of delight and well-being that results from knowing and serving God. A number of Greek and Hebrew words are used to convey the ideas of joy and rejoicing. We have the same situation in English with such nearly synonymous words as joy, happiness, pleasure, delight, gladness, merriment, felicity, and enjoyment. The words “joy” and “rejoice” are the words used most often to translate the Hebrew and Greek words into English. Joy is found over 150 times in the Bible. If such words as “joyous” and “Joyful” are included, the number comes to over 200. The verb “rejoice” appears well over 200 times.

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SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY (PROVERBS 1:1-33)

10/31/2024Uncategorizedchild, children, Christ, counsels, David, fear, God, God the Father, God the Holy Spirit, God the Son, grace, jesus, Jesus Christ, King, Lord, Matthew, new testament, Proverbs, Sin, sinned, wisdomabarkley8

1.The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;

²To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;

³To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;

⁴To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

⁵A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

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SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY (PSALMS 34:18-22)

10/28/2024UncategorizedChrist, God, God the Father, God the Holy Spirit, God the Son, jesus, Jesus Christ, Matthewabarkley8

¹⁸The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

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WHO’S WHO AND WHERE’S WHERE IN THE BIBLE (PETER’S DEATH)

05/17/2024UncategorizedChrist, dead, death, God, God the Father, God the Holy Spirit, history, jesus, Jesus Christ, kill, nero, new testament, Old Testament, peter, peter's death, romeabarkley8

The Bible doesn’t say exactly how or when Peter died. But it hints. How. Jesus told Peter, ” ‘When you are old, you will stretch out your hands. .’ . . .Jesus said this to let him know what kind of death he would die to glorify God” (John 21:18-19).

When. First Peter places the apostle in Rome. Several Christian writers from early centuries say he died there-crucified.

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The Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

07/03/2023UncategorizedChrist, God, God the Father, God the Holy Spirit, God the Son, jesus, new testament, Old Testamentabarkley8

The concept of the Trinity, comprising the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, lies at the heart of Christian belief. It represents a profound mystery that has fascinated theologians and believers alike for centuries. Through the lens of sacred scriptures, this article aims to shed light on the nature of the Trinity and its significance in the Christian faith.

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Sin’s Demolition of Trust

06/28/2023UncategorizedChrist, God the Father, God the Son, jesus, new testament, Old Testamentabarkley8

In a world plagued by sin, one of its most devastating consequences is the erosion of trust. Trust forms the foundation of relationships, communities, and society as a whole. When trust is shattered, the resulting fallout can be catastrophic, leading to broken hearts, fractured families, and a loss of faith in humanity. From the pages of the Bible, we can find profound insights into the destructive power of sin and the importance of trust. Let us delve into the Scriptures to understand how sin undermines trust and what steps we can take to restore it.

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Sin’s Demolition Crew: Wrecking Your Life

06/21/2023UncategorizedDemolition, devil, evil, Galatians, God, God the Father, God the Holy Spirit, God the Son, Hebrews, jesus, Jesus Christ, love, Matthew, new testament, Proverbs, Satan, Sin, sinned, sinner, sinners, sinsabarkley8

In our journey through life, we often encounter forces that can cause devastation and turmoil. One such destructive force is sin, which acts as a demolition crew set on tearing down the foundations of a fulfilled and righteous life. Scriptures provide us with profound insights into the consequences of sinful actions and the ways in which they can dismantle our lives. This article explores the dangers of sin and highlights key scriptural teachings that warn us of its destructive power.

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The Deadly Price of Sin: Unveiling the Consequences

06/21/2023UncategorizedBook of proverbs, Deadly Sin, death, God, God the Father, God the Holy Spirit, God the Son, jesus, Jesus Christ, Matthew, new testament, Old Testament, Proverbs, Romans, Sin, sinned, sinner, sinners, The deception of sinabarkley8

Sin, an ancient concept deeply ingrained in religious and moral teachings, continues to permeate our modern world. Despite its evolving definition across cultures and belief systems, the consequences of sin have remained consistent throughout history. Whether one is religious or not, understanding the inherent dangers of sinful actions can shed light on the destructive path they can lead us down. Drawing upon various scriptures, we will explore the deadly price of sin and the impact it has on individuals and society as a whole.

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