Category Archives: Bible

Off to a quick start!

Posted on May 9, 2025 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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Paul Goes Radical

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Don Merritt

 Tell me, you who want to be under the law, are you not aware of what the law says? For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman. His son … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Loving Concern

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Don Merritt

Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. But now that you know God—or rather are known by God—how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable forces? … Continue reading →

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Jude: An Introduction

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Don Merritt

Starting today, I’ll be posting items about the Book of Jude on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. I hope you’ll find these posts interesting, and if nothing else, you won’t come across that many studies of this book, so these … Continue reading →

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Sonship!

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Don Merritt

What I am saying is that as long as an heir is underage, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. The heir is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his … Continue reading →

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“Abraham’s Seed”

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Don Merritt

Before the coming of this faith, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed. So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith. Now … Continue reading →

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An Everyday Example

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Don Merritt

Brothers and sisters, let me take an example from everyday life. Just as no one can set aside or add to a human covenant that has been duly established, so it is in this case. The promises were spoken to Abraham … Continue reading →

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Saturday Reflections

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Don Merritt
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Paul Applies his Story

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Don Merritt

You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard? … Continue reading →

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Paul and Peter

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Don Merritt

 When Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself from the Gentiles … Continue reading →

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