Pastor's Blog
Things that I think about and find interesting enough to share.
The Lord is the portion of My inheritance, or share in life (Psalm 16:5). This figure is taken from the idea of the general division of the promised land. The tribe of Levi had no inheritance, but were to live off the parts of the offerings which fell to the share of divine service. God … Read more
They walk uprightly-without blame. They work righteousness. They speak truth inwardly. They be free from backbiting (Psalm 15:3). They do no evil to neighbors. They receive no reproach about neighbors. They hold vile people condemned (Psalm 15:4). They honor them that fear the Lord. They keep word even to own hurt. They take no advantage … Read more
Deny the existence of God Live corrupt lives Do abominable works Are without understanding (Psalm 14:2) Ignore God-do not seek Him Are not good, not one (Psalm 14:1,3) Have all gone astray from God (Psalm 14:3) Have become filthy in life Live in ignorance of God (Psalm 14:4) Destroy God’s people Never pray Oppress the … Read more
A Spirit Being with a personal spirit body, soul, and spirit through which He manifests Himself (note, John 4:24). Invisibility Immortality Eternality Infiniteness: in presence (1 Kings 8:27); power (Matthew 28:18); acts (Matthew 19:26); in time (Deut. 33:27; Psalm 90:2; Isaiah 57:15); knowledge (Romans 11:33); and in greatness (Psalm 145:3). Oneness-in unity with others of … Read more
Gossiping (Deut. 22:13-19) Talebearing (Leviticus 19:16; Proverbs 11:13) False witnessing (Exodus 20:16; Exodus 23:7) Whisperings (Romans 1:29) Slandering (1 Tim. 3:11) False accusations (Titus 2:3) Vain talking (Titus 1:10) Defaming (Jeremiah 20:10) Tattling (1 Tim. 5:13) Lying (Proverbs 6:17; Rev. 21:8; Rev. 22:15) Deceiving (Rev. 12:9) Backbiting (Psalm 15:3; Romans 1:30) Finis J. Dake, Dake … Read more