Tag Archives: Applied Theology

Our Great High Priest

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we … Continue reading →

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Word of God

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Don Merritt

  Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they … Continue reading →

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Jesus: Greater than Moses

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest. He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house. Jesus has … Continue reading →

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Jesus: Superior to the Angels

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Don Merritt

Text: Hebrews 1:5-14 As we continue through the rest of Hebrews chapter 1, the author is setting about to prove his assertions of Chris’s supremacy by comparing Him to the angels.  Verses 5-13 are quotations from the Old Testament that … Continue reading →

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The Closing

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand! Those who want to impress people by means of the flesh are trying to compel you to be circumcised. The only reason they do this is to … Continue reading →

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Redeemed

Posted on March 26, 2014 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. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in … Continue reading →

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Flesh, Life and Spirit

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Don Merritt

So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each … Continue reading →

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Freedom in Christ

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Don Merritt

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.  Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be … Continue reading →

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Paul Goes Radical

Posted on March 24, 2014 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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Sonship!

Posted on March 21, 2014 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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