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Paul Applies His Story

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Don Merritt

You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard? … Continue reading →

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Paul and Peter

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

When Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself from the Gentiles … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Story Continues…

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Don Merritt

Then after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem, this time with Barnabas. I took Titus along also. I went in response to a revelation and, meeting privately with those esteemed as leaders, I presented to them the gospel that I preach … Continue reading →

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Paul Shares his Story

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

Today’s Text: Galatians 1:11-24 Here in the second part of Galatians 1, Paul shares his personal story, and in doing so, I see a twofold purpose. First, he wants to make it clear to the Galatians that he is a … Continue reading →

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Who do we serve?

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— and all the brothers and sisters with me, To the churches in Galatia: Grace and peace to you from God … Continue reading →

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Based on a True Story: Epilogue

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Don Merritt

A little over a week ago, I posted a two-part tale called “Based on a True Story.” If you missed them, here are the links: Part 1 Part 2 Yesterday, I filled in for a friend, and taught his class … Continue reading →

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Spring is Coming… Isn’t It?

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Don Merritt

Outside my window as I write this, I can see the tree branches heavy with fresh snow, and faintly I hear the birds chirping merrily. Once again, our Nation’s Capital is closed down, buried under a foot or so of … Continue reading →

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Your First love

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of God

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Don Merritt

The Spirit of God is described in many ways in Scripture, but no matter how it is described, it’s always there somewhere… In Genesis, it’s spoken of this way: n the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and … Continue reading →

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Opportunity Knocks!

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

The other day in my Case Study post, I mentioned an experience I had one time with people complaining that our church had too many new people, and I received a comment asking about that, suggesting that sometimes people who … Continue reading →