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Having Faith

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Don Merritt

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 People talk about faith quite often, sometimes in a negative way but most often in a positive way…  Faith is being … Continue reading →

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Falling Away…?

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Don Merritt

It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,  who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age and who have fallen away, to be … Continue reading →

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Restraint and Covenant

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Don Merritt

I’ve often told students that in order to understand the Bible, they must first understand covenant.  Without a working knowledge of the concept of Biblical covenant, the Bible is a tough book to follow, and it is this lack of … Continue reading →

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Too Close for Comfort

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Don Merritt

Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, instruction about cleansing rites, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of … Continue reading →

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Martha and Mary

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Don Merritt

As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Grow Up!

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Don Merritt

We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you … Continue reading →

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God’s Most Notable Attribute

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Don Merritt

Back in my professorial days, I always taught that we will have a great deal of difficulty in properly understanding Scripture, until we understand Biblical Covenants. It has been years since I discussed this vital issue here on the Life … Continue reading →

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Great High Priest, part 2

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Don Merritt

Every high priest is selected from among the people and is appointed to represent the people in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since … Continue reading →

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Mount Vernon: A Walk Through Time

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Don Merritt

I posted about a tree at the Mount Vernon Estate last week, and I thought I’d re-post this one which first appeared here in September of 2012… A visit to Mount Vernon is a walk through time.  More than just … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection: 9/21/25

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Don Merritt

This morning’s Reflection comes from Hebrews 3:12-13… See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so … Continue reading →

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