By J.T. Smith In this article we want to examine the context of He-brews 12:5-11 where the word “chastise” is used a number of times. Also, we want to note the definition of the word “chastise” as well as a number of other words used in these passages. Misunderstanding Many have the idea that the Lord …
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By Larry H. Fain The apostle Paul, in writing to the church at Corinth and also to the saints in Rome, had, as his motive, the same thing as he did in writing to Timothy. 1 Timothy 4:16: “Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save …
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By Truman Smith “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Thess. 5:23). Since the phrase, “spirit and soul and body” is the focal point of our study, we can think of …
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By Bobby R. Holmes I am grateful for the opportunity of being a part of the discussion concerning “Difficult New Testament Pas-sages.” I have been assigned James 5:13-16, however, I believe the context of this section of Scripture continues through verse 20, thus we will include those verses as well. I make no claim of knowing …
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