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Hebrew Words for Praise – Yadah

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

In general terms, praise may be defined as approval or admiration toward someone.  Praise to God is the acknowledgement of who He is.  It is exalting Him and thanking Him for His attributes and His ways.  It is expressing to … Continue reading →

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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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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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Why Don’t All Christians Have Good Fruit?

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

What we are really asking here in terms of fruit is why all Christians don’t show evidence in their life of the nature of Christ in them.  The answer to that question is really quite elementary.  It is because there … 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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19 Reasons Why Moses Had To Stay On Mount Sinai for 40 Days and 40 Nights

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

  How long does it take to receive 10 commandments?  Why should it take 40 days and nights?  This is what I once thought.  But now I know better.  Moses was up on the mountain not only to receive the … Continue reading →

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Practice Right Thinking For Holiness–Philippians 4:8

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

   The practice of meditating on the Word will be most beneficial for right thinking, because when you are meditating on the scriptures your mind is occupied with right thoughts.  And the scriptures will also guide you in what else … Continue reading →

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God Has Gifted Every Christian for Holiness

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

   Since it is God’s will for every Christian to be holy, He has given us the following gifts as necessary resources for holiness.   Jesus Christ    When you were saved you received Jesus as a gift (Jn. 1:12).  … Continue reading →

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