Spiritual Illumination

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/SpiritualIllumination.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: II Corinthians 3   I.         What does it take to understand the Bible?             A.        I had one woman object to an article stating that the Ten Commandments were not directly in effect because they were a part of the Old Law.                         1.         She told me to read several verses which stated not…

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Can a person understand the Bible without the Holy Spirit’s help?

Question: Regarding the Ten Commandments: Hi there. My advice is that you take and read the Bible. Do not put your ideas into it. There are other people who do understand the Bible. Therefore, read Deuteronomy 4:2; 12:32. This is exactly what you do on your web site. I am sorry. I do not try…

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Reading What Was Said

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/ReadingWhatWasSaid.mp3 by Pat Kelly

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The Harmony of the Scriptures

by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Proverbs 30:2-9   I.         The denominational world has long debated the relationship of faith, works, and grace in man’s salvation.             A.        Some argue that salvation is by faith alone while others argue the necessity of works. Some turn their attention to grace and argue that grace alone saves men.             B.        The problem has…

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How does Philippians 3:10 relate to family?

Question: How do I tie Philippians 3:10 in with marriage, family, and parenting? Answer: “Yes most certainly, and I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus, my Lord, for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and count them nothing but refuse, that I may gain…

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That’s Just Your Interpretation

by Mark Larson via The Elgin Hills Examiner, Vol. 1, No. 5, May 2006. That’s just your interpretation! How many times has someone said that to you when you attempted to teach him the truth from the Scriptures? Rather than take the message of truth to heart, it is quickly dismissed as merely your opinion…

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Understanding the Will of the Lord

by Charles L. Morton via The Preceptor, Vol. 28, No. 5, March 1979 “Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the Will of the Lord is” (Ephesians 5:17). Some things are involved in this text that are basic. Your attention is invited to some of them. The admonition to understand the Will of the Lord…

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