Author Archives: A Whisper, Screamed

Thought Splatters (Dive!)

You cannot obey God in your own way. Ask Him how He want you to serve Him. Starve the flesh; feed the spirit. That is why we are supposed to fast (the body under subjection), pray (submission to the will … Continue reading

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Puzzling Passages Made Plain: Who Is “This Rock”?

The centuries-old debate between Catholics and Protestants about who Jesus built the Ecclesia upon is mainly an issue of semantics, ignoring the fact that people in ancient times used idiomatic language. No matter how well something is translated, there will … Continue reading

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How sovereign is God: What is evil?

This is a partial rewrite of something I posted elsewhere. May it edify those seeking solid food. Isaiah 66:2a, Acts 7:50 “For all those things has My hand made, and all those things have been,” said the LORD. Isaiah 42:5 … Continue reading

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Thought Splatters (Take Heed!)

The word angel comes from both the Hebrew hammalak and the Greek angelos which simply means “messenger.” Anyone who the Lord chooses can be a messenger at any time, whether that person is human or of the Elohim [the heavenly … Continue reading

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Thought Splatters (Heads Up!)

The lead-up to the Battle of Jericho mirrors the seven trumpets in Revelation. Rahab and her family being spared due to her oath with the spies reminds me of the remnant He always sets aside. Also, it foreshadows the Gentiles’ … Continue reading

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Revival, or Reformation?

Revival, or Reformation? From Chip Brogden‘s book, The Church in the Wilderness: There have always been some who not only recognize the glaring deficiencies of what the church is, but are grieved and troubled by what they see, to the … Continue reading

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Greater Than

Jesus > mankind Jesus > religion and traditions Jesus > Paul Jesus > all of the Apostles Jesus > Moses and the Prophets Jesus > Bible Jesus = the Word of God John 1:1, 14 In the beginning was the … Continue reading

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The Doctrinal Garbage Can: Repentance Means ‘Ask for Forgiveness’ or ‘Turn Away from Sin’

Many things are lost in biblical translation, which cause words and concepts to obtain multiple meanings over time. Pastors and teachers must seek His help when researching the true meaning of idioms and words during the time the passage was … Continue reading

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Thought Splatters (Brace Yourself!)

Obedience to His active, supernatural will is the work of faith (James 2:18) and the Sabbath (Rest) from our own labors. Faith is the noun; believe is the verb; obedience is the fruit. Hebrews 5:9 clearly states salvation is for … Continue reading

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A Time to Teach, A Time to Release

1 Corinthians 3:6-7 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that plants anything, neither he that waters; but God that gives the increase. 2 Corinthians 9:10-12 He who supplies seed to the … Continue reading

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