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When God created man he lived in bliss before the Lord, without worry, care, or fear. The knowledge of good and evil was presented by the accuser as something to be coveted by mankind. And so the knowledge of good and evil was stolen from Eden. We have been cursed by that knowledge ever since. God, however, invites us to give up living by the confusion of the knowledge of the world, by that knowle...

Asociamos la matriz con lo femenino. Después de todo, sólo las mujeres son capaces de dar a luz a un ser humano. Dios usa la palabra, vientre, para describir el afecto tierno que tiene por nosotros. La matriz es el lugar más seguro para el ser humano en una etapa muy frágil de crecimiento. Está diseñada para protegernos, acunarnos y mantenernos más cerca del ser que estamos duplicando. La matriz e...

There are some things we can learn about having the right heart and mind in order to further God's plan and not become a stumbling block. You really only have three options: Lead, follow, or get out of the way. 1 Kings gives us some practical advice to succeed, even though we don't have the wisdom of Solomon, in spite of our deceitful and sick hearts.  Young people, Solomon's life sets a bar...

Dios es consistente. Los acontecimientos documentados para nosotros a lo largo de Su historia con Su pueblo del convenio señalan Su amor y carácter constantes. Ha demostrado una y otra vez ser confiable en medio de nuestra lealtad vacilante y nuestras dudas. Necesitamos conocerlo. ¡Esa es la vida eterna! La humanidad necesita un intercesor justo para que Dios incline Su balanza hacia la misericord...

As David's life unfolds and God relates everything about this king whose lineage He was upholding, we see it was fraught with sin and trials, but the Lord also makes David's faithfulness evident during these hard times. Trouble comes to everyone as well as sin. It is not trouble or sin that should define us, but how we respond to it. We can take comfort from David's example in seeking the Lord, al...

El carácter de Dios es inquebrantable. Esto es algo difícil de aceptar para nosotros. Como seres humanos, estamos en constante evolución en nuestro pensamiento y madurez. Es difícil para nosotros comprender un ser perfecto en carácter y completo de maneras que ni siquiera podemos imaginar. Dios inclina la balanza de esta tensión hacia el amor y la compasión por Su pueblo del convenio, estableciend...

In the book of First Samuel we read how the nation of Israel transitioned from a judgeship of loosely federated tribes into one nation. Samuel is a central character due to his integrity. He is the closest shadow of our Lord Christ so far in our reading due to the role he played in the formation of the Davidic kingdom and the fact that  Samuel was the only Prophet Priest-King aside from the m...

Answers to Common Objections Part 2   Are all forms of divorce unscriptural?   Isn't remarriage after divorce unrecognized by God?   Is "living in adultery" a biblical condition?   Shouldn't you live in celibacy after divorce or end up in hell?   Shouldn't the guilty party in a divorce remain unmarried and celibate for life?   How should an adulterer repent if they wa...

In the middle of the chaos, immorality, and godlessness of the time of the Judges, we find an oasis of peace, virtue, and promise in the book and person of Ruth. There is always a silver lining to be sought and expected when we hope in God. At a time where integrity could not be found among the leaders, the seeds of a lineage founded on integrity were taking place. The seeds that led to the birth...

Dios es el único ser cuyo lado duro se define por su lado amoroso y extra amable. Se asegura de enfatizar que es un Dios compasivo y misericordioso. Se enoja, pero no es un Dios enojado. Castiga a los culpables, pero no es un Dios vengativo. En esta serie exploramos el caracter de Dios para conocer mejor al Creador del cielo y la tierra. YT: https://youtu.be/L1eFu00rzQY FB: https://fb.watch/4240Z4...

Joshua is a book where God teaches us not to fall for the "counterculture" that is the world and its ways. He teaches us to trust Him, to stand firm in His word, and to not allow ourselves to deviate to the left or to the right. FaceBook: https://fb.watch/3R6OSQnfmJ/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/AHxFo2U-kgM?t=2167

Greek Tenses in the critical verses about divorce, remarriage, and adultery Answers to Common Objections Part 1   Scriptural and Unscriptural Marriages   Doesn't God condone divorce for certain cases as in Ezra 10:10-11   Didn't John the Baptizer call Herod Antipas an adulterer? https://youtu.be/h1l36OshdxA?t=187

Relationships revolve around trust. Without this element, there is no improvement, no calling higher, no challenge, and no depth of love. Trust requires trustworthiness, though. Trustworthiness relies on evidence - something tangible that proves reliability and truthfulness. Trust in God or in humans requires this element - is not blind trust. With this episode, we finish God's Character Series. W...

Y que de los Gigantes en la Biblia - los Nephilim? Hay gigantes que se mencionan en la biblia. La raza de los nephilim, o los descendientes de Anak, mencionados en Génesis 6:4, Números 13:33, y Ezequiel 32:27. ¿Quiénes son estos y cómo se engendraron? ¿Son descendientes de la unión entre seres angélicos y seres humanos? ¿Qué nos dice la biblia? Aquí corrijo un error: Mencione que la frase "hijos d...

What is "Living in adultery"? Understanding the Greek Aorist Tense in Matthew 19:9 and related verses What the Jews understood about Divorce and Remarriage from the Law of Moses The big difference that "AND" makes in Mat 19:9. The conjunction clarifies what Jesus answered the Pharisees concerning divorce and remarriage. Guilt or Innocence when divorcing/remarrying? Celibacy requirements for the "g...

When we suffer and become perplexed about what is happening to us, wondering whether God is with us or whether we have done something to deserve what we're going through, Job gives us comfort and focus. The book of Job gives us insight into our plight as humans and helps us turn our thoughts to a more productive and positive track during trials. FaceBook: https://fb.watch/3GR22mBrE0/ YouTube: http...

Short podcast today. 12 minutes When can remarriage occur? What is "scriptural" marriage and "unscriptural" divorce? Can we forbid someone to marry? What is "living in adultery"? https://youtu.be/mf_NIUP0V00?t=154

This is a book about the kind of character we need to develop to be people who can stand on the verge of newness and embrace it with the strength and courage God provides. FaceBook: https://fb.watch/3yO6yuLWx5/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/gimfXarkSJ8?t=2638

The Mentality of the Divorce Loophole How FOMO plays a part in divorce The Church's response to divorce https://youtu.be/e-ei5s9HaOA?t=120

When is Divorce? https://youtu.be/NFDO-XknCtc

Mercy, love, kindness, lovingkindness, goodness, steadfast love, and faithfulness; are some of the words different translations have used when conveying God's attribute of "abounding in love". But in reality, it is a combination of some of these that better convey the meaning of the Hebrew "khesed". It really carries the idea of a deep-seated zeal towards someone, expressed in acts of love, kindne...

What is Divorce? https://youtu.be/bswEflvMbL0?t=185

This is the book where we see the Lord Creator of Heaven and Earth come down to meet with his people. He brings them out of slavery with a mighty hand and manifests and establishes his presence as the One Ture God above all other gods. FaceBook: https://fb.watch/35YlPUaigf/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/J_fb-a01t0E?t=2880

As human beings, we display a wide range of emotions. This is something unique in God's creation. One of the most misunderstood ones is anger. Those of us raised in western ways tend to think of anger as something bad, an emotion we'd rather not deal with or even try to understand in others. We treat anger as a problem, as something we need to weed out of our character. I think that is why we have...

When is a Marriage? Who Makes a Marriage? Purpose of Marriage YouTube: https://youtu.be/OFk4SBrfc6w?t=200