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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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We Were Created by God

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Don Merritt

For you created my inmost being;    you knit me together in my mother’s womb.I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;    your works are wonderful,    I know that full well.My frame was not hidden from you    when I was made in the secret place,    when I … Continue reading →

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God is Always There for Us

Posted on August 2, 2025 by Don Merritt

Where can I go from your Spirit?    Where can I flee from your presence?If I go up to the heavens, you are there;    if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.If I rise on the wings of the dawn,    if I settle on … 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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God Knows About Us 

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Don Merritt

I’m not sure why this is, but I don’t think that I’ve ever written about Psalm 139 before and it is quite wonderful. It breaks easily into four parts; this is part one. You have searched me, Lord,    and you know me.You know … 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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