Category Archives: Bible Studies

What do we set before us?

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

 That is one of the most important questions a Christian should ask himself.  For the thing we set before us will be as our guide and even as our god.  If we set anything other than the true God before … Continue reading →

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Remember What Amalek Did To You — Deuteronomy 25:17

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

“Remember what Amalek did to you on the way as you were coming out of Egypt.”  These were the instructions of Moses to the people of Israel as they were about to enter the Promised Land (Deut. 25:17).  Then he … Continue reading →

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Where Does Faith Come From?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

 I’ve been thinking about faith.  Where does it come from?  And Abraham believed God.  How did his belief start?  Did he just conjure it up from his mind?  How does a person get faith?  Does it come to me if … Continue reading →

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5 Wonderful Things that Resulted from Jesus’ Death on the Cross

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

  1.  Protection from God’s wrath.  Christ’s death worked to appease the wrath of God against all sinners that He died for—all those who believe in Him. Jesus has said, “He who does not believe the Son shall not see life, … Continue reading →

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Fruit in the Bible: 8 Possible Meanings

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

Besides the regular meaning of fruit, like an apple or an orange, there are a few other meanings.  Here are eight different meanings or descriptions of fruit:  1. The result or outcome of something.  For example, in Psalms 128:2 (in … Continue reading →

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For Those Who Desire Purity: Breaking Free Of Sexual Sin

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

Do you desire to be totally pure, free of lustful thoughts and habits?  You can be!  God has given us some good guidance and wonderful promises in Deuteronomy 7.  The chapter primarily gives guidance and promises to Israel, but they … Continue reading →

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The Increase of Tornadoes: A Sign of His Coming–Charts

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

  The tornado season has hit us hard again, just like last spring.  This year it seems to be coming even harder. As a Christian and as one who looks forward to Jesus’ return, I am reminded again of what … Continue reading →

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Hebrew Names of God: Elyon

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

If you are familiar with Ted Dekker’s Black, Red and White, Elyon is the name used for the mysterious “Creator” in the story.  When I read the books I wondered why Dekker made up a crazy name like that for … Continue reading →

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Hebrew Names of God: Adonai

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

This is the third of four studies on the Hebrew names of God.  Click on this post to also see studies on Elohim and Yahweh on my blog site. Adonai, also spelled Adonay, and translated as Lord (with only the … Continue reading →

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Hebrew Names of God: YHWH or Yahweh

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

 I have been sharing with you from my study of the names of God.  I guess the reason I am doing this study is because I want to get to know God better and to pray to Him using His … Continue reading →

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