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.

Twelve Reasons to Fast

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Twelve Reasons to Fast   1.  To humble self so God can use me.  In fasting we attempt to bring ourselves to a humble state so God can make us holy, so we will be willing to seek Him, able … Continue reading →

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Eight Descriptions of Fasting

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

The following is an excrept from my e-book Prayer A to Z.    Eight Descriptions of Fasting 1.  It is abstaining from food for spiritual purposes.  The Hebrew word for fast (tsuwn) means “to cover the mouth.”  The Greek word (nesteia) … Continue reading →

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Fasting Through the Centuries

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

In the Old and New Testament period, in the early church, in the church throughout the centuries, and in America and throughout the World people have fasted. Fasting in the Old Testament.  According to Bible records, the practice of fasting … Continue reading →

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Fasting–What Jesus Taught about Fasting

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

  Fasting is one of those things we would rather put out of our mind.  Food is just too good these days.  And who wants to suffer anyway.  But if you are serious about prayer, you really should think about … Continue reading →

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How To Pray With Faith

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Five Suggested Steps to Follow   1.  Live the life of faith.  Andrew Murray has stated, “Faith in the promise is the fruit of faith in the promiser.” I cannot have faith in what He has promised unless I have … Continue reading →

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Spurgeon: on Revelation 5:6

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

“Lo, in the midst of the throne . . . stood a Lamb as it had been slain.”  Revelation 5:6  Jesus’ Eternal Wounds Why should our exalted Lord appear in His wounds in glory? The wounds of Jesus are His … Continue reading →

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Christ Was Raised So We Will Be Raised

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

What I [Paul] received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and … Continue reading →

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Questions About Jesus’ Death–Answered from Scripture

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Why did Jesus or anyone have to die for our sins?  Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness (Heb 9:22).   What was the price that was paid for my sin? Forasmuch as ye know that ye were … Continue reading →

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Why Jesus Had To Suffer and Die for Us

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

As I see it from scripture, Jesus had to suffer and die for us to appease the wrath of God against us because of our sins.  In John 3:36 we see that the wrath of God abides on all people … Continue reading →

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Why Did Jesus Have to Die On the Cross for Us?

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Is that your question?  Are you wondering why Jesus really had to die for us? If it was because he loved us, are you thinking, how could a man love anyone that much to die for him?  And then there … Continue reading →

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