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  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Resurrection

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,529 views

    These verses reveal the essential nature of the resurrection of Christ so far as Christian truth is concerned. There were people in Corinth who were saying there was no resurrection. Paul presents logical consequences of denying the resurrection:

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: D. L. Moody, the great evangelist of the nineteenth century, assigned some ministerial students to conduct evangelistic tent meetings throughout the city of Chicago. The students were to preach nightly sermons as a means of winning souls for Christ and to practice their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Body

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,391 views

    The apostle Paul opens up discussion concerning the nature of the resurrection body. He deals with two questions which foolish objectors raise (v. 35). The first question implies that resurrection is impossible; the second, that it is inconceivable.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In March of 1981, President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr. , and was hospitalized for several weeks. Although Reagan was the nation’s chief executive, his hospitalization had little impact on the nation’s activity. Government continued. On the other hand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steadfast

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,364 views

    Paul’s doctrinal declarations led to practical directives and this chapter’s conclusion was no exception. We will be given new bodies when Christ returns and these bodies will be without disabilities (vv. 52-53). This means that death should no longer be

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: William Carey, the “father of modern missions,” wanted to translate the Bible into as many Indian languages as possible. He established a large print-shop in Serampore where translation work was continually being done. Carey spent hours each day translating Scripture, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,805 views

    In this passage, Paul answers a question the Corinthian believers had asked about a collection he was taking for the poor and then shares his personal travel plans. The Corinthians had apparently heard from the Galatian churches that he was taking an offe

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: On the way home from church the father was complaining, "That church service, the sermon was too long, the music was too loud and the building was too hot." His son in the back seat replied, "I don’’t know, Dad, I thought it was a pretty good show for a buck." (Source ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing Christ Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
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     | 3,984 views

    There are tremendous benefits to knowing Christ.

    #23, 9-9-07 Knowing Christ Introduction; 1) Do you have just religion of a personal relationship with Christ? 2) How important is your relationship with Christ? 3) To Paul it means everything, his relationship with Christ was the most important thing in his life 4) Why is knowing Christ so ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Problems

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,534 views

    God helps Moses with his problems in leading the Israelites.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: According to the Bureau of Standards in Washington, a dense fog covering seven city blocks to a depth of 100 feet is composed of less that one glass of water. That amount of water is divided into about 60 billion tiny droplets. Yet when those minute particles settle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doubting

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,751 views

    The ten spies doubted God’s ability to deliver the land of Canaan into Israel’s hands because their eyes were focused on their own abilities instead of God’s.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Carl Rogers, a psychologist, was 22 years old when he entered Union Theological Seminary in New York in 1924. While there, he participated in a seminar organized to explore religious doubts. Rogers later said of the group, “The majority of members...in thinking their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vows

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,607 views

    This chapter makes it clear that the home is basic to the nation, that there must be authority and subordination in the home, and that truth is what binds society together.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: This chapter makes it clear that the home is basic to the nation, that there must be authority and subordination in the home, and that truth is what binds society together. There is a difference between “vows” and “oaths.” The vow was a promise to do a certain thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,910 views

    This section of scripture deals with the confiscated spoils from the war and it is truly amazing

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: This section of scripture deals with the confiscated spoils from the war and it is truly amazing (vv. 25-59). All captives and goods were to be divided according to a strict formula. Moses told the soldiers not to keep for themselves all the booty they had taken but to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thankfulness

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,527 views

    Paul starts his first letter to the Corinthians by thanking them for the things they are doing right.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Scottish minister Alexander Whyte was known for his uplifting prayers in the pulpit. He always found something for which to be grateful. One Sunday morning the weather was so gloomy that one church member thought to himself, “Certainly the preacher won’t think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Division

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,072 views

    Dissension in the Corinthian church was the first problem addressed by Paul. He introduces the thoughts of this passage with an appeal for unity.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Being much concerned about the rise of denominations in the church, John Wesley tells of a dream he had. In the dream, he was ushered to the gates of Hell. There he asked, “Are there any Presbyterians here?” “Yes!”, came the answer. Then he asked, “Are there any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejection

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,505 views

    Jesus’ parable about the rejection of the Savior

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In 1858 the Illinois legislature—using an obscure statute—sent Stephen A. Douglas to the U.S. Senate instead of Abraham Lincoln, although Lincoln had won the popular vote. When a sympathetic friend asked Lincoln how he felt, he said, “Like the boy who stubbed his toe: I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,425 views

    In preparation for the move from Sinai to the Promised Land the tribal leaders brought to the Lord gifts of six wagons and 12 oxen (vv. 1-3). God shows His appreciation for the generosity of the tribal leaders.

    Thoughts about the passage: This chapter points back to a month earlier when the tabernacle had just been completed and dedicated. In preparation for the move from Sinai to the Promised Land the tribal leaders brought to the Lord gifts of six wagons and 12 oxen (vv. 1-3). These, they said, were to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Storms

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,822 views

    This life is full of the storms of sorrow, problems and anxiety but Jesus understands and wants to replace our fear when we place our faith in Him and realize He is in the storm with us.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A little over 75 years ago a little known American inventor, born of Russian descent named Vladimir Kosma Zworykin began to work for the Westinghouse Electric Corporation. Over the next few years Mr. Zworykin worked on an idea called an iconoscope and a kinescope. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believe

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,278 views

    The willful unbelief of the Pharisees disturbed the Lord to the depths of His spirit.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: People refuse to believe that which they don’t want to believe, in spite of evidence. When explorers first went to Australia they found a mammal which laid eggs; spent some time in water, some on land; had a broad, flat tail, webbed feet, and a bill similar to a duck. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist