Monthly Archives: July 2025

Some Final Words from Paul

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Don Merritt

There is a great deal of historical information in chapter 16, and I would encourage everyone to read it. Yet, for all intents and purposes, the letter was completed in 15:59. I’m saying that based upon its context of being … Continue reading →

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God Knows About Us 

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Don Merritt

I’m not sure why this is, but I don’t think that I’ve ever written about Psalm 139 before and it is quite wonderful. It breaks easily into four parts; this is part one. You have searched me, Lord,    and you know me.You know … Continue reading →

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Paul Sums Up

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 15:50-59 Paul completes the section on resurrection in these 10 verses with what is essentially a recap of the entire section. Verse 50 is the transition: I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit … Continue reading →

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Real Faith

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Don Merritt

Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. I eagerly expect and hope that … Continue reading →

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The Resurrected Body

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 15:35-44a But someone will ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?” How foolish! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. When you sow, you do not plant the body that will … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Fruit

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Don Merritt

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 When a person gives his or her life to God, certain things begin to happen, maybe slowly at first, … Continue reading →

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Paul Begins to Wrap Up His Argument

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Don Merritt

Now if there is no resurrection, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them? And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves every hour? I … Continue reading →

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What Counts Most of All

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Don Merritt

It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former preach Christ … Continue reading →

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Stand Up

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Don Merritt

It is popular in our day and age to stand up for what you believe.  People stand up for all kinds of things from animal rights to going green, from progressive social causes to free speech… In all of this … Continue reading →

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Who is Sacred, Who is Not

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Don Merritt

How would you approach such a quandary as a Christian? Would you approach it as a legalist and say that a person is sacred if they have behaved themselves and done certain other things that make them “cool” in the … Continue reading →

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