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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Intepret Difficult Passages

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,344 views

    How to Intepret Difficult Passages

    How To Deal With Problems In the Bible 1. Believe that the Bible is the word of God without error, completely true, and entirely inspired by God. Once you approach the scriptures with this presupposition it is just a matter of time before you will see that there are no contradictions, errors, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peeking Into The Closet Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 10, 2016
     | 6,583 views

    This is a four week series looking at some hard stories from the bible. In our first week we examine why we need to look into the closet.

    Skeletons in God’s Closet, intro They are lurking in of our closets, things that we wished we had never done, words we wished we had never spoken. Families have them, churches have them and individuals have them. Because we all make mistakes. We all have skeletons in our closets. Some are ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Answering Difficult Bible Passages

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019
     | 3,042 views

    Because a verse is difficult does not mean the Bible is contradictory, nor should you doubt God’s Word.

    A. INTRODUCTION: YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARD DIFFICULTIES 1. Because a verse is difficult does not mean the Bible is contradictory, nor should you doubt God’s Word. 2. You can’t know everything, only God knows everything, so trust Him. “The secret things belong unto the Lord our God” (Deut. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answering Difficult Bible Passages

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,770 views

    How to understand and explain difficult Bible passages.

    A. INTRODUCTION: YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARD DIFFICULTIES 1. Because a verse is difficult does not mean the Bible is contradictory, nor should you doubt God’s Word. 2. You can’t know everything, only God knows everything, so trust Him. “The secret things belong unto the Lord our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Feel Like All Others Have Turned Away!

    Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 23, 2015
     | 4,348 views

    Paul writes in his letters to Timothy and warns about those who have turned away or deserted him!

    FEELING ALL ALONE In my recent reading of I and II Timothy, I was struck by Paul’s declaration to the young preacher how many had turned from the faith. Although partly as a warning to Timothy, a theme that runs through both letters is to avoid foolish arguments and that some will turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words That Cause Stumbling Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 11, 2015
     | 3,674 views

    The word "doctrines" has almost become a "dirty word" in many Christian circles. Often times when people hear a difficult teaching, or "doctrine", they become disenchanted and at times even divisive. Jesus spoke to this tendency in John 6.

    “Words that Cause Stumbling” John 6:59-64 Last week we ended with these verses from John 6:56 "He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me, and I in him. 57 "As the living Father sent Me, and I live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Honest Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,394 views

    From one of the most difficult passages of all the Bible.

    Romans – God’s Glorious Gospel Being Honest Romans 1:18-32 * When Grace Hawthorne and Buryl Red wrote a song entitled “Would You” over 30 years ago, the purpose was help us realize that the because of the difficulties we appreciate the good which comes our way. Life is filled with good and bad. * ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter's Perplexing Passage

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,061 views

    A couple possible interpretations of one of the Bible’s most perplexing passages and some valuable lessons we learn from it.

    Peter’s Perplexing Passage I P. 3:18-20 INTRO.: There are many difficult passages in the Bible. In fact, Peter says Paul wrote some things hard to understand II P. 3:15, 16. This could also be said of some of Peter’s writings. Especially this passage, regarded by some as the most difficult to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Are You Going To Believe? Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,927 views

    This is perhaps one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament. There is no doubt that this is the most difficult passage in first John. Scholars have debated this passage, commentators have commentated, even some who copied the ancient text of

    Who are You going to Believe? 1 John 5:6—12 INTRODUCTION This is perhaps one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament. There is no doubt that this is the most difficult passage in first John. Scholars have debated this passage, commentators have commentated, even some who copied the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mystery Of The Beast

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,829 views

    1. Today we may have one of the most difficult passages in the book of Revelation.

    1. Today we may have one of the most difficult passages in the book of Revelation. We can read it over and over and still not grasp what it is that we are reading. I hope to offer you an explanation that will not only be clear but help us to understand more fully how God is working throughout ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Right Of Passage.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,918 views

    In this world today there are many rights of passage from boyhood to manhood, different cultures and different ways. From Sinner to Saint.

    The Right of Passage. In this world today there are many rights of passage from boyhood to manhood, different cultures and different ways. Many are extremely dangerous. For one reason or another these rights of passage became ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rite Of Passage Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,356 views

    Message showing the importance of taking our children through rites of passages in their lives.

    Title: Rite of Passage Theme: To help the church to understand the importance of having rites of passage in a family’s life. Text: Luke 2:21 - 49 Introduction Last Sunday 12 Stones of Heritage. Joshua crosses the Jordan. Told to place stones on the shore so that the next generations ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Preparations For The Passage

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Nov 30, 2019
     | 3,958 views

    For those of us who follow the Lectionary, this Sunday begins the Season of Advent, a time of preparation for the coming of Christ. It is also the beginning of the Christian year, ending in November. How do we prepare ourselves for the passage of the year ahead of us?

    PREPARATIONS FOR THE PASSAGE Introduction For those of us who follow a Lectionary, this Sunday begins the season of Advent, signifying a time of reflection and preparation for the coming of the Messiah. It also marks the beginning of the Christian year, ending next November. Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How God Grows Us Through Struggles Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,589 views

    This difficult passage points us toward who we are in Christ and how He grows us.

    HOW GOD GROWS US THROUGH STRUGGLES: 1. AN EASY LIFE? God does not take away our struggles, though He does ensure they don’t overwhelm us. - 2 Corinthians 4:8-9. - In verses 8-9, Paul shares four statements that we’d rather not hear. They speak clearly to an uncomfortable truth: God’s goal is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Women And Worship

    Contributed by Greg Powell on Apr 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,756 views

    An expository message on the difficult passage of head coverings in 1 Corinthians and its implications toward submission.

    INTRO: I will tell you unashamedly that I am not scared to preach on this passage. Not scared, I am terrified! I want to handle the Word of God rightly and accurately. There is a big, gigantic “HUH?” that you could right over the top of these verses in your Bible. You read this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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