Author Archives: Stephen Nielsen

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About Stephen Nielsen

I'm an author, a self publisher, and a painting contractor. I live in beautiful Minnesota, USA . Welcome to my blog site.

Forgiving Our Offenders: What It Should Look Like, 6 Points

  Our forgiveness of others should look actually the same as God’s forgiveness to us (look at my post right before this one—Understanding God’s Forgiveness).  There should be no difference; forgiveness is forgiveness.  Of course, since we are human, our … Continue reading

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Understanding God’s Forgiveness: 5 points

Here’s another post from my book Prayer A to Z. 1. His forgiveness is rooted in His unconditional love.  Though God does not always forgive everyone—He forgives only those who will repent of their sins—He does love everyone unconditionally.  And … Continue reading

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Memories of a Vietnam Vet

I was over there from 1970 to 1971.  It wasn’t that bad, but wasn’t a picnic either.  It was better than boot camp.  Looking back on it, I think I was too young to be over there fighting.  I really … Continue reading

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Tornadoes: Is Not God In Control of the Weather?

 Minneapolis Tornado, May 22, 2011 Minneapolis tornado, May 22, 2011 Also, check out the devistation in this young blogger’s blog caused by the Joplin tornado In my last post, just a few days ago, just after a barrage of deadly tornadoes hit … Continue reading

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Salvation: Coming to the Knowledge of the Truth

  A Study of Knowledge (epignosis): from 1 Timothy 2:1-4 and 2 Timothy 2:23-3:9  Part 8   We have been studying knowledge (epignosis) as it applies to God and to His will.  In this study we will look at this … Continue reading

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Are Tornadoes a Sign of Jesus’ Coming? Biblical References to Tornadoes

  A tornado near Anadarko, Oklahoma (from Wikepedia). A tornado near Seymour, Texas (from Wikepedia). A wedge tornado, nearly a mile wide. This tornado hit Binger, Oklahoma.     I’ve never seen a tornado up close. But we have all seen their … Continue reading

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How To Grow In Your Relationship With God

  A Study of Knowledge (epignosis): from Colossians 3:1-17  Part 7  We have been studying this word knowledge (epignosis) as it applies to our relationship with God.  We have established so far in previous studies that our knowledge (epignosis) of … Continue reading

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The Truth About The Rapture

In an ealier post I gave you this same information, but I talk more about Harold Camping’s false teachings on the rapture, https://studyingprayer.com/2011/05/21/harold-camping-and-the-rapture/    Here Is The Truth From The Bible About The Rapture   1.  The rapture is an event when … Continue reading

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Harold Camping and The Rapture

 At first I was quite angry with Harold Camping for his false prophecies, for misrepresenting true Christianity, and for all the potential harm his ministry may be causing.  But now, seeing the stir of people and the interest it has … Continue reading

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Knowledge of the Mystery of God

A Study of Knowledge (epignosis): from Colossians 2:1-3 Part 6   Col 2:1-3 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who … Continue reading

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