Category Archives: Bible Studies

Hebrew Names for God: Elohim

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

A while back I did an Old Testament study of the names of God.  I’d like to share it with you now.  This is the first of four of His names that we will study.  Elohim is the Hebrew name … Continue reading →

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Christmas Angels

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

AN ANGEL APPEARED TO JOSEPH, MATTHEW 1:20-25  But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your … Continue reading →

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God Guides Us with His Eye – From Psalm 32:8

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

One of my favorite verses is Psalm 32:8, I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.  I shared this verse with a group of guys the other day, … Continue reading →

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9/11 – A Biblical Perspective for These Days of Terror

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Here are a few verses that I thought would be helpful as we think about 9/11.   Lawlessness and Wickedness Is Prophesied For These Days   Matt 24:12-14 Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, … Continue reading →

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Joy in the Morning

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

 The Lord gave me some wonderful verses on this subject of joy in the morning.  In Psalms 108 1-2, David says O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory. Awake, lute and … Continue reading →

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Praying Prayers from the Psalms – Psalm 13:1-6

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

  I went for a walk the other day (down the path you see in the picture above)—and took my verse cards with me.  I’ve been trying to memorize Psalm 13.  It’s a short prayer of David, a prayer that … Continue reading →

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Tornadoes: Is not God in Control of the Weather? Part 2

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

  In an earlier writing of this topic (part 1), I did a brief review of the May 29th front page tornado article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune entitled “Tornado Assault Baffles Science.”  It was of course an article covering … Continue reading →

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Harold Camping and False Prophets: The Great Apostasy Is Here!

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

   2 Timothy 3:1-8 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without … Continue reading →

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Salvation: Coming to the Knowledge of the Truth

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

  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

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

  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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