Category Archives: TOPICS

127. Praying For Healing For A World In Rebellion Against God. Through Its False Religion

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Jim Holbeck

What a horrible mess! The world! How did it happen? We have an answer! The Almighty God Himself gave us the reason in Romans 1. It was due to human rebellion against the Creator-God. The first description of rebellion Paul … Continue reading →

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125. “What’s Wrong With The World?” Humans Replaced God With Idols! Romans 1:18-32

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Jim Holbeck

In previous articles we looked at St Paul’s description of how God as Creator had revealed Himself in His creation. His creatures were meant to willingly submit to Him. However they incurred His wrath by rejecting Him. Their rebellion had … Continue reading →

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124. “What’s Wrong With The World?” Revolting Humans! That’s What! (An Overview of Romans 1:17-32)

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Jim Holbeck

St Paul shows us very clearly in this chapter why the world is in such a mess. We will follow his line of thought as he explains the situation in these verses in Romans 1:17-32. He shows us that humans … Continue reading →

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119. Same-Sex Marriage and God’s plan in Genesis 2:24

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Jim Holbeck

There appears to be a shift towards the acceptance of the concept of same-sex marriage. I say “appears” because of the dubious nature of the research involved in various studies. However many prominent people have shared that they have recently … Continue reading →

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118. US SUPREME COURT AND REDEFINING MARRIAGE. Decision? Division? Treason?

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Jim Holbeck

What should the US Supreme Court decide on the possibility of redefining marriage? One answer is really simple. They should decide not to make a decision. One reason expressed is that they are not qualified to do so. Marriage is … Continue reading →

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117. Divine Comedy 2. God in the Dock regarding Marriage. Genesis 2:24

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Jim Holbeck

No, this has nothing to do with Dante’s famous classic! Rather it refers to a situation that God has allowed in His divine providence and over-ruling as the Lord of this universe. It is a ludicrous situation. But it is … Continue reading →

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116. THE “ABCDE” OF BECOMING MORE OPEN TO GOD FOR HIS BLESSING. “E” for Enthroning.

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Jim Holbeck

In the previous article we looked at the need to dethrone any idols we may have in our lives so that we may give the Lord His rightful place as our ruler. The idols need to be dethroned so that … Continue reading →

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115. THE “ABCDE” OF BECOMING MORE OPEN TO GOD FOR HIS BLESSING. “D” for Dethroning

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Jim Holbeck

In the previous articles we looked at three of the factors involved in becoming more open to God for His blessing and healing. We saw the need to Abide in the Living word, Jesus and in the written word, the … Continue reading →

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114. THE “ABCDE” OF BECOMING MORE OPEN TO GOD FOR HIS BLESSING. “C” for Consecrating

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Jim Holbeck

There is a twofold aspect to Christian living. One is that God is at work in us to make us what He wants us to be. The other aspect is our willing response to His work in us so that … Continue reading →

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113. THE “ABCDE” OF BECOMING MORE OPEN TO GOD FOR HIS BLESSING. “B” for Believing.

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Jim Holbeck

There is all the difference in the world between believing about and trusting in. James brings that out in his discussion about the true nature of faith in James 2. He states that true faith has an outward expression, Jas … Continue reading →

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