Category Archives: Bible

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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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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A Gospel Refresher

Posted on July 25, 2025 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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Paul was All About Purpose

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Don Merritt

Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I … Continue reading →

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More About Resurrection

Posted on July 24, 2025 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 July 23, 2025 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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Starting on a New Adventure

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Don Merritt

The Apostle Paul sat in jail. He had been arrested for his testimony about Jesus and the power of His Gospel; yep, there he was, chained up in jail alone, miserable, unhappy, and afraid… or so we might have thought. … Continue reading →

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The Section Concludes

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 14:26-40 Some of the new translations place a subheading between this section and the last, and while that may be a convenient way to break up the chapter, it gives the impression that the subject has changed, but … Continue reading →