Tag Archives: discipleship

And so we begin

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Don Merritt

Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be his holy people, together with all those everywhere who call … Continue reading →

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A Brief Introduction to 1 Corinthians

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Don Merritt

Paul, the Apostle of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, was in Ephesus right around the year 55 AD when he began to receive news that the church in Corinth was in trouble. These two cities really weren’t all that far … Continue reading →

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A Personal Guaranty

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Don Merritt

So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me. I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand. I will pay it back—not to … Continue reading →

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Paul Continues…

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Don Merritt

I am sending him—who is my very heart—back to you.  I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while I am in chains for the gospel.  But I did not want to … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Prayer for Philemon

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Don Merritt

I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus. I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to Philemon

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Don Merritt

Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: February 25, 2018

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: The Image of God and Temptation Text: Genesis 2:15-17 The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings: February 24, 2018

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Don Merritt

Carnage, Terror and Getting It Right Quite a few things have gone on in recent days here in the USA, and sadly, much of it has been ugly. Chief among these was the horrendous attack at the high school in … Continue reading →

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“Reflections on Acts” Released

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

Today I have released  Reflections on Acts. As is the case with all of the documents in this series, this one contains the entire set of my posts on the book of Acts edited together into a book format in a … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Adventures in Malta

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 28:1-16 It was a cold and rainy day when the 276 souls arrived on the island of Malta after the shipwreck, and the people on the island were very kind to them, seeing to their needs. Since it was … Continue reading →

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