Tag Archives: attitude

Active Faith

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Don Merritt

Chapter 11 of Hebrews is a discourse on active faith; interesting when you consider that it comes right after the warnings of chapter 10 against losing our faith. As I’ve continued with this blog over the past two plus years, … Continue reading →

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Warnings, part 3

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Don Merritt

But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved. Hebrews 10:39 We left off in the last post earlier today with the question: What is destruction? Please … Continue reading →

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Unswerving Faith

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a … Continue reading →

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Trees and Simple Faith

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

Many have said that the simple things in life are the best. Simple things don’t cost much, usually aren’t flashy and are seldom mentioned in the newspapers… Things like devotion to duty, love of family, faith in God and serving … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossom Festival

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

It’s been quite a while since I’ve done a post like this, and since this has been a week of intense posting here, I thought I do something a little different, if not entirely off-topic… Yesterday afternoon, I received an … Continue reading →

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God’s Promises

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself, saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.” And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was … Continue reading →

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Who is the Author?

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

I’m sure that you have noticed that as we continue through the book of Hebrews, I haven’t mentioned the name of the author, instead, I’ve just said “the author.” This is because his name is never mentioned in the text. … Continue reading →

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This is a Tough One

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age and who have fallen away, to be … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Grow Up!

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you … Continue reading →

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Great High Priest, part 2

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

Every high priest is selected from among the people and is appointed to represent the people in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since … Continue reading →