Category Archives: Bible verses. Comments

082. John 6:35-58 Could Be John 3:16 Writ Large!

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

The passage from John 6:35-58 has been called “John 3:16 Writ Large!” Who called it that? Well no recognised Bible Scholar has ever called it that to my knowledge. I just made up the term at this moment having preached … Continue reading →

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080. Modern-Day Idolatry. Wrongly Adapting To Modern Culture. Leviticus 18

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

When some folk hear the word “idolatry” they begin to think of other people bowing down to statues of various gods or other man-made images. Perhaps even bowing down before objects in nature that are thought to have supernatural power. … Continue reading →

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079. “Awe in the presence of an awesome God.” Matthew 22:37-40

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Many years ago I was very challenged by the words of the late A. W. Tozer who described worship as the “missing jewel of the evangelical church”. I have often pondered his words and see now even more clearly how … Continue reading →

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077. Question. “What Does The Bible Say About ‘Gay Marriage’? Is There A Simple Answer?”

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Answer:- The simple answer is that the Bible doesn’t mention gay marriage. Marriage in the Bible always refers to the union between a man and a woman. However it’s an important topic to look at as there are many nations … Continue reading →

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INDEX OF BLOGS

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

INDEX OF BLOGS by Jim Holbeck based on date posted Clicking on numbers below will take you to those blogs. No.001. FORGIVENESS. To Forgive. Is it possible? 2011/02/04 No.002. FORGIVENESS. Do I Need To Be Forgiven? Do I Need To Forgive? Some … Continue reading →

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076. “To Perish or Not to Perish? That is the Question.” John 3:16

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

No, this title is not an Australian translation of words in William Shakespeare’s play, “Hamlet”! Rather it is a question raised by the words of Jesus in perhaps the most well-known verse in the Bible, John 3:16. This verse has … Continue reading →

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075. The Relevance Of Pentecost For Today. The Gift of the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

What turned the disciples of Jesus from being those who denied Him and forsook Him at Calvary to those who were willing to preach Him before hostile peoples? Pentecost! Something quite amazing happened on the day of Pentecost that utterly … Continue reading →

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074. The Assurance Of Salvation. A Reflection on 1John 5:9-13.

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Have you heard things that seemed too good to be true? Someone special who said to us for the first time, “Hey, I love you.” Or someone said to us, “We want you on our team.” It could have been … Continue reading →

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071. God Can Heal The Mess We Get Into. “Repent. Return. Receive.” Acts 3:12-26

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

What do you do when you realise you have done something terribly wrong and you know are going to cop the inevitable consequences? You start to panic or else you do some very serious thinking, “How can I get out of the … Continue reading →

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070. “From Doubt To Belief!” John 20:19-31.

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Have you ever noticed how our strength can become our weakness? Because we rely upon our strength in a particular area, it can become an area in which we are found wanting. A footballer who relies upon his normal fitness, … Continue reading →

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