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Boasting about weakness

Boasting About Weakness – 2 Corinthians 11:30

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I do not have much to boast about as far as this world is concerned. But I rejoice that Christ has seen fit to use me in some small way.

Praying according to God's will

Praying According to God’s Will – 1 John 5:14-15

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As a believer, I can have confidence that if what I am asking God is according to his will for my life, I am going to receive it.

The Doctrine of the Incarnation

The Doctrine of the Incarnation – 2 John 1:7

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Those who deny the doctrine of the incarnation, that Jesus, the Son of God, became fully human, are, according to John, antichrists.

A feast for all peoples

A Feast for All Peoples – Isaiah 25:6-8

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The Lord will throw a feast for all who will come. Where death is swallowed up. Our tears are wiped away. And our reproach is removed.

Love is not optional

Love Is Not Optional – 1 John 3:14-15

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Love is more than an emotional feeling. It is caring for others. And loving my brothers and sisters in Christ is not optional.

Having Confidence at Christ’s Return

Having Confidence at Christ’s Return – 1 John 2:28

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If we keep his command to love, we will abide in Christ. And we will be fruitful and have confidence when we stand before him at his return.

Having Fellowship With One Another

Having Fellowship With One Another – 1 John 1:7

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If I am walking in the light of God, in koinōnia with him, I will also be in koinōnia with others who are in the light.

A Warning Against Novel Interpretations

A Warning Against Novel Interpretations – 2 Peter 1:19-20

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Be heedful of Peter's warning about novel interpretations of Scripture that were hidden or unknown until you found them.

The Angels Who Sinned

The Angels Who Sinned – 2 Peter 2:4

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Don’t get caught up in the error of fallen angels, false teachers, or the ungodly. They may prosper now, but their judgment is sure.

Slaying the dragon

Slaying the Dragon – Isaiah 27:1

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Leviathan, the dragon, represents the chaos of this world. A chaos that will be slain, leading to a new world of joy and peace with Christ.

Going up to the mountain of the Lord

Going Up to the Mountain of the Lord – Isaiah 2:2-3

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The word of the Lord is going out into all the world. And people from all nations are coming to the Mountain of the Lord, the New Jerusalem.

Clothe yourself with humility

Clothe Yourselves with Humility – 1 Peter 5:5b

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Pick up trash that you see. Help serve meals to the homeless. Make an effort to make newcomers feel welcome. Clothe yourself with humility.