By Irvin Himmel There are many devises in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand (Prov. 19:21). The word “device” translates the Hebrew word machashebeth, and the term is translated “thought,” “imagination,” “means,” and “purpose” in various Old Testament passages. The devices in a man’s heart are his intentions, plans, purposes, …
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The Use Of The Tongue
By Mike Willis How we use our tongue has a grave impact on our present life. The wise man wrote, A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall …
A Study Of Luke 12:15-21
By Larry Ray Hafley And he said onto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which be possesseth. And be spoke a parable unto them, saying, the ground of certain rich man brought forth plentifully: And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I …
Comparing Baptisms
By Kenneth E. Thomas Of all Bible subjects, perhaps none has been debated more than has the subject of Baptism. Who should be baptized? When should one be baptized? How does one go about obeying this command? What is the design or purpose in Bible baptism? Into what does baptism place one? I suggest that the …