Tag Archives: God is Love

THE Role Model

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Don Merritt

Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,  and every tongue … Continue reading →

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The Nature of Christ

Posted on May 24, 2021 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 nothing by taking … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: May 23, 2021

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Don Merritt

Put Love into Action Romans 12:9-16 Paul continues in these verses with his discussion of our response to grace. Here, he sets the tone with verse 9: Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Our … Continue reading →

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Weekly Bible Study Notes: May 19, 2021

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Don Merritt

John 13:1-17 This is the beginning of the second section of John’s Gospel; there are no more scenes of Jesus teaching the crowds.  The pattern of chapters 2-12 where there is a miracle or sign followed by Jesus giving an … Continue reading →

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No More Shadows

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Don Merritt

Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in … Continue reading →

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Triumph!

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Don Merritt

When you were dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having cancelled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and opposed … Continue reading →

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Fullness in Christ

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Don Merritt

 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority. In him you were also circumcised with a circumcision not performed by … Continue reading →

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Seek Him Only

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Don Merritt

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one takes you … Continue reading →

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Weekly Bible Study Notes: April 28, 2021

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Don Merritt

John 10:1-21 This passage is figurative. (John 10:6) There are 8 components of the extended metaphor in this section: The shepherd is the caretaker and owner of the sheep. The sheep (flock) are the animals that the shepherd loves and … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Struggle; Our Struggle

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Don Merritt

I want you to know how hard I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may … Continue reading →

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