Author Archives: Don Merritt

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About Don Merritt

A long time teacher and writer, Don hopes to share his varied life's experiences in a different way with a Christian perspective.

Extra-Biblical Sources in Jude

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Don Merritt

Jude does an interesting thing in his letter, he uses a non-Biblical source as though it were from Scripture, and he does so not once, but twice in a 25 verse letter.  Why does he do that?  Should that place … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: March 25, 2019

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Don Merritt

Beautiful but Deadly Good Monday to you from the Heartland… There are some things in this life that are absolutely beautiful.  Some are alluring, some are natural while others are man-made.  They might catch our eye or arouse our senses. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: March 24, 2019

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Don Merritt

Title: This is Love Text: 1 John 4:7-21 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: March 23, 2019

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Don Merritt

Misty Mornings There’s something about a misty morning that grabs the imagination, don’t you agree?  The day is stretched out ahead of you, but it’s hard to see exactly where it will lead; will it be a good one, or … Continue reading →

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Jude and Peter

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Don Merritt

Why are Jude 4-16 and 2 Peter 2:1-18 so similar? There are many parallel passages in Scripture, but these two are more than just parallel, they are almost the same, close enough anyway that this deserves a look.  Over the … Continue reading →

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Woe!

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Don Merritt

  Woe to them! They have taken the way of Cain; they have rushed for profit into Balaam’s error; they have been destroyed in Korah’s rebellion. Jude 11 Jude has been giving his readers a strong warning about false teachers … Continue reading →

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Powerful Stuff!

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Don Merritt

Jude 8-10 These verses are quite something; Jude has an interesting way with words… In the very same way, on the strength of their dreams these ungodly people pollute their own bodies, reject authority and heap abuse on celestial beings. … Continue reading →

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It’s Getting Serious

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Don Merritt

Though you already know all this, I want to remind you that the Lord at one time delivered his people out of Egypt, but later destroyed those who did not believe. And the angels who did not keep their positions … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: March 20, 2019

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Don Merritt

Spring begins today although were I am right now I must add, in theory. This photo seems to capture my hope that the season will change even in Iowa one these days…

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Off to a quick start!

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Don Merritt

Jude gives us a typical greeting in the first 2 verses, telling us who is writing and extending his good wishes in love to his recipients.  Then he quickly moves to his purpose for writing: Dear friends, although I was … Continue reading →

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