Tag Archives: Bible

078. Question:- “Would Jesus Be In Favour Of Gay Marriage? What Does The Bible Say?”

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Answer: Jesus did not speak about gay marriage. It was not something He would have received from the Old Testament scriptures. He saw the Scriptures as being the word of God. He knew them. He obeyed them, He patterned His … 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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073. Christian Ministry. “Rust out? Burn out? Opt out? Is there another way?”

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

“Rust out?” It’s sad to see rusting hulks on ocean beaches. They were ships that once served a great purpose but eventually could not withstand the storms around them and were driven ashore. Now they are sad reminders of a … Continue reading →

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072. Christian Ministry. Our Ability Or Our Availability?

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Christian ministry is what God does through His people who are available to Him. Success in ministry is not dependent on the ability of His people. Rather it is dependent on their availability to Him so that He can use them as He wishes, to … 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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