Category Archives: Questions and Answers

533. Hebrews 13.  “Living A Positive Christian Life.”

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

The writer has emphasised throughout the book of Hebrews that Jesus Christ is supreme. As the Son of God and as the Great High Priest He offered the one perfect sacrifice for sin and thus secured an eternal redemption for … Continue reading →

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527. What Is The Origin And Significance Of Ash Wednesday?

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

It is certainly true that the words “Ash Wednesday” do not appear in the Bible. So why do Christians throughout the world celebrate it as a day of religious significance? The name “Ash Wednesday” is derived from the custom of … Continue reading →

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526. What Is “Shrove Tuesday?” Its Meaning And Purpose

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

The word “shrove” comes from an English word “shrive,” which means to give absolution for someone’s sins by way of Confession and doing penance. Thus “Shrove Tuesday” was named after the custom of Christians to be “shriven” or seeking to … Continue reading →

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521. Hebrews chapter 7. “Jesus The Greatest High Priest Secured An Eternal Redemption For His People.”

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

The writer introduced the concept of Jesus as a high priest in 2:17, “Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of … Continue reading →

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517. Hebrews Chapter 4.  There Is A Sabbath Rest For The People of God.

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

Chapter 3 ended with these words, “Heb 3:18  And to whom did he swear that they would not enter his rest, but to those who were disobedient? 19 So we see that they were unable to enter because of unbelief.” Hebrews 3:18-19. … Continue reading →

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510. A New Creature on New Year’s Eve 1958

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

I became what the Bible describes as a New Creature just before midnight on New Year’s Eve 1958. In other words, I made my decision to follow Christ after several weeks of battling with the challenge that presented. I knew … Continue reading →

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No.504.  The RAPTURE. If Only It Were True! 1 Thessalonians 4:17.

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

Is there a Rapture [a being caught up to meet Christ in the clouds ] that takes place before the Second Coming of Christ?  Some writers have expressed the view that the word Rapture is not in the Bible. It is … 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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486. RECONCILIATION. What Does It Mean For Today?

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

There are many nations in our present day world where the word “Reconciliation” is being used widely. However it is not easy to ascertain what people mean when they  use the term. Over all it appears to mean the situation where … Continue reading →

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