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513. Reflections on life. Life with my beloved Carole

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

When I began writing blogs in 2011 I chose the title “Reflections on life in general and on healing in particular.” As I have reflected on my life since then, I realise that 2 great significant events in my life … Continue reading →

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512. JESUS CHRIST IS A BETTER MESSENGER THAN THE ANGELS. Hebrews 1:4-14

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

One of the features of the Epistle to the Hebrews is how Jesus is described as being ”better” in many ways to emphasise His pre-eminence in the universe. In chapter 1:4-14 He is described as being better than the angels … Continue reading →

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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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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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509.The Greatest Christmas Gift Given To You And Me

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

What will I preach tonight? That was the question I faced many years ago when I was the Dean of St Peters Cathedral in Armidale, New South Wales. I had been the Dean of Armidale for several years up to … Continue reading →

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508. 2 Thessalonians 3:5. A PRAYER TO PRAY FOR EACH OTHER!

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

We realise as believers in our Lord Jesus Christ that we should pray for others, but what can we pray? We can follow the example of St Paul as he prayed for his friends in the church at Thessalonica. He … 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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506.“Encourage the Fainthearted.” [Oligopsuchos, ὀλιγόψυχος]

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

It is disappointing that the translators of the Authorized Version of the Bible [the King James Version] translated 1 Thessalonians 5:14 with these words, “Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be … Continue reading →

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505. REMEMBRANCE [Armistice] DAY. A Deeper Meaning.

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

Remembrance Day was formerly known as Armistice Day signifying the end of World War 1 at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. It is a time when people are encouraged to pause for a … 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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