Author Archives: Louis

King and Self-opposition

Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world. When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to … Continue reading

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Strangers

There is a heroic element to the Israelis. For nearly four thousand years they have retained their identity as the people of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They have passed through many sorrows, yet have contributed much to the world’s civilization … Continue reading

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power in the Kingdom

The use of power comes from those who have an advantage. The underdog who prevails has an advantage which may be hidden (even to the underdog) until such a time the advantage is recognized and used successfully. Gideon overthrew the … Continue reading

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The Party of God?

There is a belief which maintains God has given sanction to govern mankind in His name. Not to govern in acknowledgement of His name, but His personal representation empowered for the sake of peace, prosperity, etc. Such a party of … Continue reading

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Crusaders vs. Christianity

“The idea of the crusade corresponds to a political conception which was realized in Christendom only from the eleventh to the fifteenth century; this supposes a union of all peoples and sovereigns under the direction of the popes. All crusades … Continue reading

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Israel, the seedbed for good to all nations:

Ps 67:1 ¶ <<To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song.>> God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. 2 That thy way may be known upon earth, thy … Continue reading

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Boundaries of Nations (pt.2)

And they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city, and a tower whose top is in the heavens; let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be scattered abroad over the face of the whole earth.” (Gen. 11:4)  … Continue reading

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boundaries of nations

Ac 17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; 25 Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, … Continue reading

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If . . . the light that is in thee be darkness. .

Light can be a synonym for understanding. The expanded idea is of great fulfillment through clarity of mind; enlightenment. This should be a priority in our lives. The danger of pursuing such a path comes with what we bring. Sins, … Continue reading

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Scapegoat

Usually considered one to take the blame/consequences for another’s actions, the scapegoat foreshadowed the Messiah bearing our sins away. The scapegoat was chosen by lot to be presented “alive before the lord”. This was part of the atonement process for … Continue reading

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the fear of the LORD

The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. – Psalm 19:9 Thus is shown the reason for fearing God – His judgments. This fear is based on our … Continue reading

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remnant

“Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.” (Rom.11:5) There were Jewish saints who made the transition from the Law of Moses to the covenant of grace. They were called … Continue reading

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Passover Lamb

The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. (John 1:29) John the Baptist made reference to the Passover lamb in his observation of Jesus. … Continue reading

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Transition

When the Gentiles were converted to Israel’s Messiah, they had to leave their idolatrous ways behind. It was a matter of leaving a sink of pollution and gross superstition. When the Jews received Jesus of Nazareth as their Messiah, they … Continue reading

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. . to do Your will . .

God gave two major covenants which coalesced a society under His governance. One was given through Moses and one through Jesus of Nazareth. Here is the heart of the covenants and the change: Hebrews 10:5 Wherefore when he cometh into … Continue reading

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