Tag Archives: perspective

Can You See?

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Don Merritt

When we gaze up into the clear night sky, what do we see?  When we are far away from the city lights and we look upward, what can we learn? Can we learn as much looking around the natural beauty … Continue reading →

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Bonus Post: Jude and Peter

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Don Merritt

Why are Jude 4-16 and 2 Peter 2:1-18 so similar? There are many parallel passages in Scripture, but these two are more than just parallel, they are almost the same, close enough anyway that this deserves a look.  Over the … Continue reading →

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Woe!

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Don Merritt

  Woe to them! They have taken the way of Cain; they have rushed for profit into Balaam’s error; they have been destroyed in Korah’s rebellion. Jude 11 Jude has been giving his readers a strong warning about false teachers … Continue reading →

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Featured Blog: Serious Thoughts Taken Not So Seriously

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Don Merritt

I mentioned the other day that I was planning a second weekly feature for later in the week, and it’s getting pretty late in the week, so,(drum roll) here it is, “Featured Blog”   These will be some of my … Continue reading →

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Powerful Stuff!

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Don Merritt

Jude 8-10 These verses are quite something; Jude has an interesting way with words! In the very same way, on the strength of their dreams these ungodly people pollute their own bodies, reject authority and heap abuse on celestial beings. … Continue reading →

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It’s Getting Serious

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Don Merritt

Though you already know all this, I want to remind you that the Lord at one time delivered his people out of Egypt, but later destroyed those who did not believe. And the angels who did not keep their positions … Continue reading →

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Off to a quick start!

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

Jude gives us a typical greeting in the first 2 verses, telling us who is writing and extending his good wishes in love to his recipients.  Then he quickly moves to his purpose for writing: Dear friends, although I was … Continue reading →

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Jude: An Introduction

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

Jude is a strange little letter, nestled between 3 John and Revelation. It is seldom quoted, and sermons and studies of it are rarer still. It could be that it is neglected because of its size, only 25 verses, or … Continue reading →

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A New Adventure Begins

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Don Merritt

Earlier today I posted about some of the projects I’m working on and ended up by mentioning that the most urgent one is to figure out what to blog about next.  Several of you had suggestions which I very much … Continue reading →

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Works in Progress

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Don Merritt

I’ve been looking over my ongoing projects here and taking stock of things. I’ve posted the second Reflections study on my website, so now Colossians and 1,2 and 3 John are available for download, with 1 & 2 Peter in … Continue reading →

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