“Let all that you do be done in Love.” ~ Paul (1 Corinthians 16:14) Indeed, we are to let LOVE be all we Do – and please remember that we are not talking here of Paul’s faux “love”; a “love” of misdeed (Paul was often preaching for his own benefit – see Acts 22-25, […]
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“The Darkness is passing away … And the true Light is already shining.” ~ unknown (1 John 2:8) In one sense the “Darkness” in this verse is the fundamental background of the passive-state Universe, and as such cannot recede on its own … Indeed, it is Light that must first be shown into its […]
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“For all who are led by the Spirit of God are Children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a Spirit of Adoption.” ~ Paul (Romans 8:14-15) First of all, to be “led by the Spirit of God” is not (as […]
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“If you truly Believed, you would See the Glory of God.” ~ Jesus (John 11:40) This verse makes more sense (and is indeed practically quite verifiable) when we capitalize the word “Believed” – and thereby define it is an act; and when we capitalize the word “See” – and thereby define it as an […]
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“We have passed from death to Life because we Love one another.” ~ unknown (1 John 3:14) First & foremost, we do not “pass from death to Life” because we love one another mentally or emotionally. Indeed, those who claim to do so are the very imposters who bring us face-to-face with a living […]
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“Everyone who calls on the Name of the Lord shall be saved.” ~ Luke (Acts 2:21) Please note first & foremost that the meaning of this verse depends on what is meant by “the name of the Lord,” and as such, please consider the following quite important points: 01) If by “the name […]
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“You are strong, and the Word of God abides within you.” ~ unknown (1 John 2:14) It is extremely important to note here that we are strong not because the Word of God (which is unconditional Love – see Matthew 5:40-44, John 7:38, Hebrews 4:12, 1 John 4:7-8+16) abides within us (though it does […]
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“I have cast Fire on the world and, look — I am guarding It until It blazes.” ~ Jesus (Gospel of Thomas 10) First & foremost it is crucial to realize that “fire” for Jesus had nothing to do with punishment or “karma” or retribution of any kind – that “fire” for Jesus was […]
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