Tag Archives: hope

Biblical Hierarchy and New Testament Thinking

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 5:22-33 There is a definite hierarchy in the Scriptures; there just isn’t any way to get away from this fact. Yet while this is a theological reality, it isn’t always popular today. In the very simplest of terms, here’s … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Gifts Class Podcast

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Don Merritt

We completed episode 2 of our spiritual gifts class last night, and the podcast of that session is now available for your listening pleasure. In this class, we covered the gifts of Discernment, Faith, Music, Miracles, Craftsmanship, Healing, Giving and … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness and the Beatitudes (2)

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Don Merritt

Today dear reader, we come to the final thrill-packed edition of our tour of forgiveness… 5:7       Blessed are the merciful,     for they will be shown mercy. The merciful show mercy to others; they forgive those who wrong them, but those … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness and the Beatitudes (1)

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Don Merritt

Matthew 5:3-12 I have no doubt that you are familiar with this text; it is one of the most often quoted in Scripture. No doubt you’ve studied it in studies, classes and sermons many times, but have you ever considered … Continue reading →

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Common Misconceptions about Forgiveness (3)

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Don Merritt

The role of feelings and emotions In most cases, our feelings and emotions don’t help us to make the right choices when we have been wronged. In such cases anger, outrage and hurt are normal and sensible reactions, but as … Continue reading →

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Common Misconceptions about Forgiveness (2)

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Don Merritt

They can’t be allowed to get away with it! Forgiveness really has nothing to do with whether or not a person gets away with something. Everyone will answer to God for their actions; God is the Judge of all. We … Continue reading →

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Common Misconceptions about Forgiveness (1)

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Don Merritt

Read Galatians 5:13-26 A few years ago I was working with a man whose wife had left him in hopes of restoring the marriage. To keep a long story short, he had acknowledged that he was responsible for many of … Continue reading →

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Building a Life

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Don Merritt

Building a life in Christ is very much like building a house or any other building; it must have a proper foundation.  A life that is built on a foundation of popular culture is like a building that is built … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness and the “Golden Rule”

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Don Merritt

Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31 Chances are that you learned this as a child; even if you weren’t brought up in a Christian home. Since this is a lesson on forgiveness, let’s … Continue reading →

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Can We Love Others and Not Forgive Them?

Posted on February 6, 2015 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 love, being one in spirit … Continue reading →

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