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  1. Aabbie James

    Delight Yourself in The Lord

    There's something to learn from God's word in each new reading of the scriptures. Your devotionals are a blessing and encouragement for many. Thank you. God delights in loving-kindness, justice, and righteousness. Rejoice when we see these things evidenced in this world and in our life because...
  2. Aabbie James

    This Day in History: The Martyrdom of the Theban Legion

    The Martyrdom of the Theban Legion On this day in Christian history, the Roman Emperor Maximian martyred a legion of Christian soldiers. September 22, 2022. Ryan Denison, PhD Tradition holds that on September 22, 286, a legion of Christian soldiers—more than six thousand men—were killed for...
  3. Aabbie James

    Can you beat me?

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  4. Aabbie James

    Who is a Christian?

    Fair enough... Even when Jesus announced that 1 among us (the 12) would betray him, whispering to Judas to go quickly and do what he must do, the other 11 questioned "who is it...is it I?" While they were all confused, Jesus knew from the beginning. The author of the article in the OP lays out...
  5. Aabbie James

    Who is a Christian?

    Exactly! Judas was never a true Christian. We can see from the words of Christ... John 6:64-65, "'But there are some of you who do not believe.' For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who it was that would betray Him. And He was saying, 'For this reason I have...
  6. Aabbie James

    Who is a Christian?

    Who is a Christian? by Pastor Chuck DeVane If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. -- 2 Corinthians 5:17 A Christian has a right relationship with the Lord. A Christian has a right relationship with the church. A Christian has a right...
  7. Aabbie James

    The HCSB and what happened?

    Good question... here's what the publisher says: “The Christian Standard Bible incorporates the latest scholarship and linguistic advances, resulting in a highly accurate text for preaching and serious study,” said Bible Publisher Dr. Jeremy Howard. “And the clarity of the CSB’s language will...
  8. Aabbie James

    Is Wokeness a New Religion?

    Link: Wokeness is a New Religion and Christians Are Converting En Masse The author of the above article believes the rallies and protests we are seeing happen in our major cities are in fact religious gatherings. If Christians are to survive in America, we must as soon as possible properly...
  9. Aabbie James

    Purpose of the church

    There are many false teachers today who espouse trendy post-modern heresies from the pulpit. If the preacher is leading his flock to "a purpose driven life" or a "name it and claim it gospel" or any thing else resembling a "post-modern social agenda" then find another church. What did Jesus do...
  10. Aabbie James

    Percentage of Americans Viewing Scripture...

    Many who call themselves Christian will be turned away at Heaven's Gate because Jesus will say unto them, "I never knew you." Many travel the broad road, few the narrow path. Natural man cannot hear the Holy Spirit's call. But if they hear that call and seek God, they will find Him; if they...
  11. Aabbie James

    Percentage of Americans Viewing Scripture...

    The world and its majorities: Many love darkness, few the light of Christ... Many travel the broad road, few the narrow path... Many died in the flood, few were saved... The time for salvation is now, repent and believe in Christ Jesus our LORD. There is no other way to enter the Kingdom of...
  12. Aabbie James

    Christians should rejoice when unborn lives are saved...

    Christians Should Rejoice Over Dobbs by Carl R. Trueman. 7/7/22. FIRST THINGS. The Dobbs decision has revealed fault lines in American Christianity. These fault lines lay just below the surface for a long while, but are now clearly exposed. As long as abortion was legal by Supreme Court decree...
  13. Aabbie James

    Percentage of Americans Viewing Scripture...

    Percentage of Americans Viewing Scripture as Literal Word of God Reaches New Low by Scott Barkley, July 9, 2022. THE BAPTIST MESSENGER. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)—A survey of Americans and their view of Scripture reflects a trend of disassociation from religion. One’s exposure to Scripture, however...
  14. Aabbie James

    Choosing a Wife (Beauty is Vain)

    Paul Washer: The woman without discretion, even the most beautiful woman without discretion, is like a gold ring in a pigs snout. And young guys listen to me: If you are led into marriage because of the sensuality of the girl you will hate yourself in the end. You will hate yourself. But if...
  15. Aabbie James

    Please pray for young couple's marriage

    Please pray for a family close to us. He is doubting his faith and they are considering divorce. They have a young child.
  16. Aabbie James

    Choosing a Wife (Beauty is Vain)

    Thank you for your comments Will Joseph... While we live in the world, we need not be of the world. We were looking through old family photos and what stood out was that most of the people in the photos looked fit, groomed, and tidy when they were young. Seeing the same people age through the...
  17. Aabbie James

    Evangelical Lutheran church installs 1st transgender bishop

    Much of the world is lost. Pray for their repentance and salvation.
  18. Aabbie James

    What should I pay attention to if I want to know whether a given piece of text is divinely inspired?

    "I choose to believe the Bible because it is a reliable collection of historical documents written by eyewitnesses during the lifetime of other eyewitnesses which report supernatural events in fulfillment of specific prophecies claiming that they are words of divine origin, rather than human in...