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Draw Me Close: Podcast - A Ministry of Whitestone Christian Fellowship, with Pastor Bob Lawrenz
DRAW ME CLOSE - Whitestone CF
Draw Me Close is the Bible Teaching Ministry of Whitestone Christian Fellowship, taught by Pastor Bob Lawrenz.
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Autor: John Cheever
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This week we are picking up our study of 1 John 5 from verse 10. In this final section of 1 John (5:13-21), John the things every believer can and should know. Seven times the word know appears. Christianity is not an “I hope so” or “I think so” faith. It is an “I know so” faith because what has been revealed in the Bible was given to us by God, a …
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Autor: Bill Grier
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Bobservations Column - "Blessed Assurance"
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The Apostle John began making his point in the beginning of this Epistle, and now he drives the point home for us in this second half of 1 John 5. From “whosoever” meaning me, to an “assurance” of salvation if we believe.
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Autor: Richard Greenleaf
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1 John 5:1-9 - "Overcoming the World"
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1 John chapter 5 emphasizes the believer's ability to "overcome" the world (1 John 5:1–5) through the power of Christ. Overcomers are those who believe in Jesus as Lord and Savior. The term witness is the theme of verses (6-12). The passage concerns the witness or testimony of God and the Spirit to the world regarding the great truth of the deity o…
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Autor: Bill Grier
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Bobservations' Column - "Overcoming the World"
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Genesis 12:1–3 introduces the beginning of God's relationship with Abram; this is the earliest history of the nation of Israel. Without any recorded preamble, God shows up in Abram's life with a command to go away from where he is to an unnamed place. In the going, God promises to make Abram a great nation, to bless him, to give him a great name, a…
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Autor: Joe LaTour
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This week we come to the fourth chapter of John's first epistle. Pastor Bob shares some insight from the writing of the epistles to first couple of chapters in the book of Revelation. It was written about 6 years after John's epistles. When looking at John's epistles, we can easily see why there was a need for Revelation 2 and 3. The Holy Spirit ha…
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Bobservations Column: "Fervent Charity"
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In the Book of Revelation, John proved to us that he was an obedient servant in chapter 1:19. When told to “Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;” that is what he did, and with precision. He had seen all of Jesus’ Earthly ministry, and the first century of church history. He record…
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This week we'll finish up 1 John 3, from verses 10-24. Throughout his letter, John has been giving us tests to see if we’ve been truly changed by Jesus, tests of a true Christian. As we finish chapter three, here’s another one: do you love the brethren? If you don’t love others, there’s a problem. Christians are to be people of love. Love is a gift…
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Autor: David DiGloria
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Bobservations Column: "Love One Another"
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True Christians are to Love One Another because in Christ we have been given the capacity to love. It is the characteristic of God, and therefore because we have been born of His Spirit, and have His abiding presence in our lives, we bear the same characteristics as our Savior. Loving others is evidence of a true believer.…
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Autor: Richard Greenleaf
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1 John 2:26-3:10 - "Trusting the Holy Spirit"
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As we begin our study today, starting in 1 John 2:26, John continues to contrast the differences between false and true Christians, false and true teachers, the spirit of antichrists, and the Holy Spirit. For the young believer, some who have not yet been taught much, it is many times difficult for them to sort out the differences. John wants to ma…
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Bobservations Column - "Trusting His Holy Spirit"
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Conviction is for the Holy Spirit to bring through the Word, and teachers are to supply encouragement from the scriptures.God’s program of “Doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16) never includes humiliation but is uplifting to the goal of a closer walk with Jesus.…
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Autor: Gabriel Greenleaf
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1 John 1:9 - 2:14 - " Forgiveness and Refreshing"
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1 John chapter 2 acts as a guide for all believers, reminding us that our relationship with God is reflected in our actions and love for others. In a world filled with distractions and false teachings, we are encouraged to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, abiding in His truth, and continually growing in spiritual maturity. As we walk in obedience and …
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Autor: David DiGloria
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Bobservations Column - "Relationship and Understanding"
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This episode is based on 1 John chapter 2, John's focus is on fellowship with God, and that those who abide in Christ must also walk as He walked.
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Autor: Richard Greenleaf
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1 John 1:1-9 - "For Fullness of Joy"
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One of the purposes of this Epistle was to stress the full though sinless humanity of Jesus and to assure believers of the certainty of their gift of salvation. A further purpose was to refute those in the church who were seeking to accommodate Gnostic philosophies and practices into their Christian faith and life. You can almost hear John's pastor…
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Autor: Bill Grier
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Bobservations Column - "For Fullness of Joy"
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First John is one of five New Testament books written by the apostle John. The others are the Gospel of John, 2 John, 3 John, and the book of Revelation. This is the first of his three letters in the New Testament. Its recipients were clearly believers, but no specific audience is mentioned. Since John traditionally ministered among churches in Asi…
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Autor: Fabian Chavez
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Revelation 22:8-21 - "The Alpha and Omega Speaks"
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Jesus speaks in verse 7, "Behold, I come quickly..." Then you see it in verse 12, “Behold, I come quickly.” And you get over in verse 20, and you read, “Surely I come quickly.” There’s a kind of urgency here it’s pressing the Christian to respond and take care of some very important things. It's also pressed with the urgency of warning to the unbel…
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Bobservations Column - The Alpha and Omega Speaks
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Revelation then ends its description of the future and returns to more immediate commands from Jesus. The angel commends what John has seen as accurate and worthy of trust. This is followed by a statement reiterating the idea that "I am" is coming soon. This might have confused John, seeing as the words are those of Jesus, but it had been the angel…
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Autor: David DiGloria
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Revelation 22:1-7 - "The Tree of Life"
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Chapter 22 takes us beyond those things that must take place (vv. 1–5). God’s redeemed people will find eternal rest and refreshment in and with Him. But the language used by John in this splendid word picture is comprehensive and provides a healing and glorious glimpse of what has been accomplished by the redeeming work of Christ. John speaks of t…
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Autor: Bill Grier
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Bobservations Column - "The Messenger and the Message"
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Revelation then ends its description of the future and returns to more immediate commands from Jesus. The angel commends what John has seen as accurate and worthy of trust. This is followed by a statement reiterating the idea that "I am" is coming soon. This might have confused John, seeing as the words are those of Jesus, but it had been the angel…
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Autor: Gabriel Greenleaf
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Matthew 28:1-15 - "Jesus Raised Up" Easter Message
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“He is risen!” These are 3 words that have changed the very outlook and trajectory of all humankind. These 3 words are the key to the Christian faith. Today in our study of God’s Word we come to Matthew’s text on the resurrection of Jesus. In this wonderful chapter, Matthew gives His account of the greatest event in the history of the world, the re…
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Bobservations Column: "Jesus Raised Up"
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After the darkness and agony of the previous chapter, Matthew 28 is filled with life and worship and dismay. It also sets the stage for the birth of the church and the mission to follow. Jesus had died on the cross and was buried before sundown in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea. The chief priests and elders received permission from Pilate to post …
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Autor: Nathan Miller
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Autor: Marley Woolfolk
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Matthew 21:1-17 - "The Time Is At Hand"
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Jesus and the disciples have nearly completed their long journey from the region of Galilee in the north to Jerusalem. They have now travelled the last leg from Jericho to the town of Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, not far from Jerusalem's gates. Before entering Jerusalem, though, Jesus directs two of His disciples to go into a village where the…
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Autor: Richard Greenleaf
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Bobservations Column: "The Time Is At Hand"
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In Matthew 21, we come to a monumental moment in the history of our Lord. This is the event we call the triumphal entry, or Palm Sunday. Jesus enters the city of Jerusalem to all of the praise and hosannas of the people who are acclaiming Him as the King and the Messiah. In this triumphant day of acclamation, what looked like the most hopeful momen…
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Autor: Fabian Chavez
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Revelation 21:9-27 - "All Things Are New"
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John attempts to describe the New Jerusalem in terms others can understand. In doing so, he mentions precious materials such as gold and jasper, but associates them with properties those materials don't normally have. Gold, for instance, is not normally "clear," and neither is jasper. This is John's struggle in explaining what he sees; a modern per…
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Bobservations Column: "All Things Are New"
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At the end of Revelation chapter 21, John described the beauty of New Jerusalem. This depiction briefly concludes in chapter 22. John sees a river of the water of life. This contrasts with the pollution and decay seen during the tribulation. It also echoes the original state of the garden of Eden. Water and life are often intertwined in Scripture, …
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Revelation 21:1-8 - "Epilogue - Called to Peace"
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Following the great white throne judgment of chapter 20, John sees a new heaven and a new earth. Scholars debate whether this means that all of creation will be destroyed and re-made, or that God will re-condition creation. The terminology used seems to suggest a new creation. John sees the new city of Jerusalem descending onto the earth, and voice…
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Bobservations Column - "Epilogue - Called to Peace"
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From the time described midway through Genesis chapter 3 until the events of Revelation 20, earth experienced—is experiencing—the presence of sin and death. At the end of chapter 20, John sees God delivering the final and ultimate judgment on Satan, casting all evil into the lake of fire. At that point, creation will finally be free from everything…
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Autor: Abel Ramirez
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Autor: Ted Keller
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Revelation 20:11-15 - "The Day of the Lord"
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After the final defeat and punishment of Satan, the rest of mankind is resurrected. These are the non-believers, brought back to life in the second resurrection. This brings them to a great white throne, symbolic of purity and justice. Unlike the rainbow throne described in earlier chapters, this one is austere. Those who died in Christ are judged …
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Bobservations Column - "The Day of the Lord"
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Unique among all books ever written, the Bible accurately foretells specific events-in detail-many years, sometimes centuries, before they occur. The acid test for identifying a true prophet of God is recorded by Moses in Deuteronomy 18:21-22. According to this Bible passage (and others), God’s prophets, as distinct from Satan’s spokesmen, are 100 …
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Autor: Gabriel Greenleaf
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