Tag: Paul's thorn
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Isaiah 53:4-5 Amplified with Original Hebrew: Bodily Healing is Included in the Atonement of Jesus Christ [excerpt from my book]
Let’s dig deeper into the intended meanings of the original Hebrew: • borne – nasa, Hebrew for to bear as is to suffer punishment for; Used in Genesis 7:17; 27:3; 46:5, etc. to speak of something being lifted up off from, to carry or bear away.• griefs – choli, Hebrew for sicknesses; Used in Deuteronomy…
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What’s Up With Paul’s Peepers (Eyes)? [excerpt from my book]
“You know it was because of an infirmity of the flesh that I preached the gospel to you at first, and though my condition was a trial to you, you did not scorn or despise me, but received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus.”~ Galatians 4:13-14 Some deceived by the enemy into…
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God Has NO Communion with Darkness, No Agreement with the devil (excerpt from my book)
From 2 Corinthians 6:14-16, we know that the Lord has no fellowship with lawlessness, no communion with darkness, and no agreement with the devil. Nor can He be tempted by anyone, including by that evil one. “Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by…
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Paul’s Thorn Twisted Into a Doctrine of Unbelief (excerpt from my book)
Teachings on Paul’s infamously prickly thorn in the flesh have been a stickler for many in the church. Misinterpretations of this passage insist that Jesus didn’t pay for healing by His stripes for all people. Consequently, many deduce that healing is only for a mysterious few “if it be God’s will.” Why? Because the father…
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When Paul Withstood Peter to His Face: “No Return to the Law, Righteousness in Christ Alone,” and an Excerpt from My New Book
The above image contains an excerpt from my book, The Infamously Prickly Thorn in Paul’s Flesh. Rereading it today reminded me of when Paul withstood Peter to his face. Why? For getting into self-righteousness instead of righteousness in Christ alone: by grace through faith, a free gift from God, NOT of works, lest anyone should…
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