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Jesus- Our Example

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Don Merritt

In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God,did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;rather, he made himself nothingby taking the very nature … Continue reading →

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Accusations, Integrity and Travel Plans

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity and godly sincerity. We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom but on God’s grace. For … Continue reading →

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2 Corinthians Begins

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Whatever contextual confusion there may be in this letter, it begins with the typical opening of a first century letter written in the Greek style. Paul identifies himself as the author, along with Timothy, and addresses the … Continue reading →

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The Law Fulfilled

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Don Merritt

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same … Continue reading →

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The Problem with 2 Corinthians

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Don Merritt

I’m not quite sure what I should do about the book of 2 Corinthians; that’s the bottom line. On the one hand, I want to just blog right through it like I do with other books; when I’ve completed that, … Continue reading →

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More Exhortation

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Don Merritt

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving … Continue reading →

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Some Final Words from Paul

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Don Merritt

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 context of being … Continue reading →

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Paul Sums Up

Posted on July 30, 2025 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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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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