By Elizabeth Prata
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In this essay, I speak of the importance of small acts of faith and obedience to God. I share my humble perspective as an ordinary individual, asserting that even minor contributions can create significant spiritual impacts, likening these efforts to a domino effect that can influence future generations for the Kingdom.
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Today I critique Lori Alexander The Transformed Wife, highlighting her legalistic teachings and their harmful effects on women in faith. I assert that Alexander propagates self-created, unilateral standards about women working outside the home that contradict biblical examples, lack grace, and puts burdens on women. I urge readers to reject Alexander’s burdensome doctrines and instead seek supportive ministries that align with true biblical teachings. Recommendations at the end.
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I love to look at the scenery as I drive. I live in a rural area and instead of the waves on the ocean that I used to see in my former state of Maine, I see rolling pastures and waves of wildflowers. As I trundled up the road, I viewed fields embrowned with crunchy grass heated under a southern sun. The horses grazing in the pasture swishing their tails in a synchronized busy back and forth, swatting away the buzzing flies bothering them under the southern sun. Wrinkled balloons tied to a mailbox bobbed hopefully in the heat, welcoming someone to a shower or a graduation or birthday.
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The content outlines the history and future of Satan, originally an angel named Lucifer who rebelled against God. It describes his declarations, fall, and ongoing efforts to oppose God. Key events include the Great Tribulation, his temporary power over the earth, and eventual defeat, culminating in eternal torment in the Lake of Fire.
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The content explores the origins and fall of Satan, originally known as Lucifer, a beautiful cherub created by God. Due to pride and slander against God, he became evil and was cast down. Despite his fall, Satan continues to have limited access to heaven, operating under God’s authority until a final judgment. Part 2 of 3. Part 1 below
By Elizabeth Prata
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The post contrasts Satan’s five “I will” declarations of ambition against Jesus’ seven “I am” statements of identity. While Satan aims to elevate himself above God, Jesus reveals His nature and role as the bread of life, light of the world, and good shepherd, emphasizing divine truth versus deceitful aspirations.
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Thoughts on Psalm 32, highlighting David’s understanding of confession’s importance for spiritual well-being. Unconfessed sin leads to suffering, while repentance restores the relationship with God. I encourage believers to confess consistently and underscores the urgency of prayer.
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The article discusses the misinterpretations of 1 Timothy 2:11-12 regarding women’s roles in the church. It critiques arguments allowing women to teach or preach under male authority, emphasizing adherence to biblical authority and order. The essay cites theologians like John Piper and John MacArthur, reinforcing traditional views on gender roles in ministry.
Continue reading “1 Timothy: Women Preaching as Pastor or as a Guest Violates Scripture, even with “Permission””By Elizabeth Prata
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The essay explains the term “perspicuity of scripture,” stating that the Bible is intelligible to all believers through the Holy Spirit’s guidance. While some passages may be complex, overall understanding is accessible to everyone with diligence and prayer. This concept counters the need for exclusive interpretations or codes, promoting personal exploration of scripture.
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Here is a quote by George Muller. I focused on the part that said ‘water through a pipe’.
As the outward man is not fit for work for any length of time unless he eats, so is with the inner man. What is the food for the inner man? Not prayer, but the Word of God-not the simple reading of the Word of God, so that it only passes through our minds, just as water runs through a pipe. No, we must consider what we read, ponder over it, and apply it to our hearts.
― George Muller, The Autobiography of George Muller
Do you read the Bible as water runs through a pipe? The words just gushing through your mind on their way to somewhere else? Sometimes I do. I finish a paragraph and realize it hasn’t ‘sunk in’. We must not allow the word to run through our brain in one ear and out the other, as water runs through a pipe. We should absorb the word like a sponge. Hold onto it, keep it, treasure it.
Here are a few resources for you-
Stephen Altrogge at Bible Study Tools
How to Understand the Bible
Grace To You:
How to Study the Bible: Cultivating truth, 4 sermon series
GotQuestions:
What is the Proper Way to Study the Bible?
the-end-time.org 