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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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It’s Time to Get Ready for a New Adventure

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Don Merritt

As I mentioned a few days back, since we finished our adventure in the book of Acts, I was looking at the New Testament books that I have not yet blogged about, and found that there were three: Philemon and … 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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On the basis of love

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Don Merritt

Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do, yet I prefer to appeal to you on the basis of love. It is as none other than Paul—an old man and now also … 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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Paul Opens His Letter

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Don Merritt

Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker— also to Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier—and to the church that meets in your home: Grace and peace to you from God our Father … 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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