Category Archives: Bible

Ruth and Boaz, a Story for all Time

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Don Merritt

Are you ready for a little adventure? Good, so am I! The Old Testament book of Ruth is often used as a women’s Bible study, and I can see why when it shows the amazing faith of a young widow … Continue reading →

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“Reflections on 1 Corinthians” Released

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Don Merritt

Today I’ve added our study of 1 Corinthians to my “Reflections” series. More coming soon… To download, click HERE

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Some Final Words from Paul

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 16 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 … Continue reading →

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Resurrection: Paul’s final words on the subject… for now

Posted on April 2, 2018 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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Sunday Sermon Notes: April 1, 2018

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: The Kingdom Rose with Him Text: Mark 16:2-8 The King on Trial Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” “Is that your own idea,” Jesus asked, “or did others talk … Continue reading →

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The Resurrected Body

Posted on March 31, 2018 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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Seriously now…

Posted on March 30, 2018 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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“But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead…”

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 15:20-28 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. (15:20) If Jesus did not rise from the dead, then the gospel would be a lie; but He did rise from the … Continue reading →

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Resurrection: A Binary Choice

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 15:12-19 As Paul continues to make his case for the resurrection, he makes a point that should be self-evident: If Christ rose from the dead, then a Christian cannot say there is no resurrection of the dead, because … Continue reading →

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Misunderstandings about Resurrection

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Don Merritt

Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, … Continue reading →

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