PHall | January 13, 2011
Evil cannot be defeated if we deny its very existence. Evil cannot be extinguished by another evil for then it still exists, just in a different form. There is only one solution, one weapon powerful enough, and that is Divine goodness. But evil is devious, being of the devil, and confuses those who are good […]
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PHall | January 11, 2011
Can you imagine someone who is so smart that they are dumb? Sounds, crazy enough to be true! This paradox is explained very simply where someone has “book sense,” but no “common sense.” They are smart and educated, they just are not wise or street-wise. They score high on an IQ test, but have no […]
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PHall | January 11, 2011
I am the head of my wife. The head honcho, the boss, the big guy. Without apology and with no reservation, I say that. My wife is to listen to and obey me. Such talk is not politically correct, but it is biblically correct. In some homes such talk is not safe, either. My position […]
Category: Ephesians |
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PHall | January 11, 2011
I love driving. In fact my favorite part of driving is putting on the brakes. It is so thrilling slowing down. Most people enjoy pushing down the gas pedal and accelerating out of a curve, not me. Slowing down going into the curve, now that’s fun. When I see a red light, I get giddy […]
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PHall | January 7, 2011
Ephesians 4:29 NASB Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 HCSB (2004) No rotten talk should come from your mouth, but only what is good […]
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PHall | January 7, 2011
Acts 4:2 NASB being greatly disturbed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. Acts 4:2 HCSB (2004) because they were provoked that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in the person of Jesus the resurrection from the dead. Acts 4:2 HCSB (2010) because they were provoked […]
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PHall | January 2, 2011
The book of Acts could have been named, “Speeches” because it is not only a book of actions, it is a book of speeches and sermons. The inspired rhetoric reminds the Jewish people of their special heritage and subsequent responsibilities. For example, Peter called the Jews, “sons of the prophets and of the covenant that […]
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PHall | December 30, 2010
Acts 13:24 NASB after John had proclaimed before His coming a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. Acts 13:24 HCSB Before He came to public attention, John had previously proclaimed a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. Acts 13:24 ESV Before his coming, John had proclaimed a baptism of […]
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PHall | December 29, 2010
Acts 12:15 NASB They said to her, “You are out of your mind!” But she kept insisting that it was so. They kept saying, “It is his angel.” Acts 12:15 HCSB “You’re crazy!” they told her. But she kept insisting that it was true. Then they said, “It’s his angel!” Acts 12:15 ESV They said […]
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PHall | December 29, 2010
Acts 11:17 NASB “Therefore if God gave to them the same gift as He gave to us also after believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could stand in God’s way?” Acts 11:17 HCSB Therefore, if God gave them the same gift that He also gave to us when we believed […]
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