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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.

The Christian View of the Third Temple

Originally posted on Studying Bible Prophecy:
  The Old Testament Tabernacle and the following two Temples were definitely ordered by God to be a sanctuary for God, in order that He would dwell with His people the Jews (Ex. 25:8-9).…

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Christ Fulfilling the Law and the Prophets — Matthew 5:17

  In reading D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones’ book, Studies in the Sermon on the Mount, I am continually struck by the fact that the Old and New Testament are so well connected. In fact, Lloyd-Jones has pointed out that “there are … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer: What it Teaches us about Prayer

  It brings to us the way we ought to regard God when we pray.  Thus when we pray “Our Father” we understand that we ought to regard Him as our father.  Likewise, when we pray “Hallowed be Thy name” … Continue reading →

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Purpose and Goal of Building the Third Temple among the Jews

Originally posted on Studying Bible Prophecy:
  Since there are so many Jewish religious denominations and beliefs, the Jews in Israel are not at all in agreement on the purpose and goal of the Temple. We will take a look…

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Down by the river: feel the energy

Originally posted on Seeing God in Nature:
Walking down by the Mississippi river is one of my favorite things to do. I love the feel of the energy in the flowing water. And I’m always reminded of what Jesus said…

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The Lord’s Prayer: Its Form

  The prayer is arranged in three main parts: the address—“Our Father who is in heaven,” six petitions, and the doxology. We will focus, in this blog, on the six petitions.   The Six Petitions As for the six petitions, … Continue reading →

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Honoring Veteran’s Day with the President: Video’s

Originally posted on Prayer for Trump and Country:
https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1193922643025702912 Today I will copy a few short speeches from our President to honor Veteran’s day. https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1193925803752472577 https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1193941023627632646 https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1193973876654583809 I heard someone say on the radio this morning that people have been…

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The Lord’s Prayer: Its Sources

  Someone once said to me, “None of us really has any original thoughts.  Whatever we think and say and write, we have heard from someone else, or have read it somewhere.”  If we look at Jesus in His humanity … Continue reading →

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Christ and the Old Testament

  “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.  18 For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer: Its Two Settings

The study of prayer would not be complete without examining the Lord’s Prayer. It is no doubt the most comprehensive piece of work on prayer ever composed.  Here in this very short prayer Jesus has woven every possible principle of … Continue reading →

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