Category Archives: Creation

511. THE JESUS WHO CANNOT BE IGNORED. [Hebrews 1:1-4.]

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

In the first four verses of this epistle, the writer describes Jesus as being pre-eminent in every way, both in his Personhood and in His ministry on behalf of humans. 1]. Jesus Revealed God’s Will To Humans. [1:1-2]Heb 1:1 “Long … Continue reading →

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507. A Prayer Based On Romans 12:1-2. Total Commitment

Posted on November 23, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

I was surprised recently to notice that one of my short articles which I posted originally almost 12 years ago is still being viewed frequently at the end of 2023. It was No.051 with the title above. It has been … Continue reading →

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500. BECOMING THE PERSON GOD WANTS US TO BE

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

There is one thing that is certain in this universe that can never be prevented. That is, the Second Coming of Jesus. Jesus is coming again. This time as the judge of all people. St  Peter asked the question, “What sort of people … Continue reading →

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497. Getting Rid Of Unhelpful Thoughts. 2 Corinthians 10:5

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

There are millions of people in our world today who have the same problem. They are bothered with thoughts that are unhelpful and sometimes emotionally paralysing. The Mayo Clinic on its website states, “Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted … Continue reading →

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494. MARVELLING AT THE LORD’S PLANS FOR OUR LIVES. PSALM 139

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

Tonight my Bible Study group will be studying that magnificent Psalm 139. I am reminded that the Lord who created each one of us knows exactly the number of days we will live and in His love has a wonderful … Continue reading →

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490. Matthew 14:22-31. Title: “Reach out to Jesus for Healing.” [Lectionary Reading for Sunday 13August 2023]

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

[A sermon I preached at the Healing Service in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Sydney in 2005] 1.   WE ARE TO “TAKE COURAGE” IN DIFFICULT TIMES. 14:22-26 On many occasions, Jesus saw people in trouble and comforted them with those same words,  2.   WE … Continue reading →

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488. Whom Do We Need To Fear? “Fear Him!”

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

In my previous article I addressed the topic “Fear not!” I gave many reasons from the Bible why believers as the children of God do not have to be fearful in God’s world. However there is a place for the … Continue reading →

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487. “Fear Not!”  Why Believers Have No Need To Fear

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

The phrase, “Fear not!” is found 33 times in the ESV Bible. When fear is so prevalent in today’s world it would help us to understand why God in His word tells us not to be afraid. Let’s see in … Continue reading →

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485. Changing The Upside Down, Back to Front World In Which We Live.

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

As many people look at what is happening in many countries of the world and even in our own country they believe that the world is becoming upside down with a reversal of values where good is being called evil … Continue reading →

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483. The Good News Of A New Beginning. Joel chapter2

Posted on June 3, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

It is always great to get good news. Imagine how the people of Judah felt when they heard the message of Joel at the beginning of chapter 2. They were faced with really bad news about the devastation they were to … Continue reading →

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