Category Archives: Bible Studies

Five Ways to Pull Down Spiritual Strongholds

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

  In 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 (NIV) we read, “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down … Continue reading →

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There Is a Time to Rest: Working at Resting

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

  In my last post I wrote about how I have experienced God’s comfort while being sick.  I’d like to expand on those thoughts.  I think one of the main reasons why I have felt so content and so at … Continue reading →

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Seven Bible Characters Who Got a Glimpse of Heaven

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

Last night I was struggling to keep my thoughts on what is true and honorable and right and pure.  I asked the Lord what to do in order to get my thoughts back on track.  I believe He led me … Continue reading →

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Hezekiah’s Brave Decision to do Right–from 2 Kings 18-20

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

Finally, after all the wickedness and the compromises there comes a king that decides to do right.  His father before him, Ahaz, was terribly wicked.  So what made him decide to do right and reject the pagan worship that his … Continue reading →

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13 Post-Resurrection Appearances of Jesus (with pictures)

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

Jesus was alive on this earth for thirty-eight days after His resurrection.  During that time I’m sure hundreds of people saw Him.  Here are thirteen of His appearances that are recorded for us in the Bible in chronological order.   … Continue reading →

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Our Relationship with our Heavenly Father – from Luke 15:11-32

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

What should our relationship with our heavenly Father be like? Too often I think it is like the relationship the younger son had with his father in the parable in Luke 15:11-32 (included at the end of this post). That … Continue reading →

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Let Perseverance Finish its Work: Four Steps to Christian Maturity – from James 1:4

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

  For a long time I have marveled at James 1:2-3—that we are to count it all joy when we fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of our faith produces patience. Now, just in the last month, I … Continue reading →

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Sexual Purity by the Power of the Gospel

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

  We have tried all kinds of things, haven’t we, to achieve sexual purity—to free ourselves from lust and sexual sins.  We have tried will power and daily repeating of things that we will and will not do.  We have … Continue reading →

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Take Your Hat Off! – from Joshua 5:14-15

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

  Joshua 5:14-15 And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped, and said to Him, “What does my Lord say to His servant?” 15 Then the Commander of the Lord’s army said to Joshua, “Take your sandal … Continue reading →

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5 Things That Bring Hope – from Romans 15:13

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

  Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Faith is most important in order to gain hope; … Continue reading →

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