Hold Fast Apologetics
What Does Scripture Say?
Category: Bible Study
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“Visit many good books, but live in the Bible.” – Charles Spurgeon. The Letter of Galatians was written by the Apostle Paul around AD 48 (late 40’s or early 50’s). Who is the real (Biblical) Jesus? https://jewsforjesus.org/have-you-met-the-real-jesusMatthew Henry’s Bible Commentary: https://classic.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Galatians Dr. Vernon J McGee’s Messages on Galatians: https://www.blueletterbible.org/audio_video/mcgee_j_vernon/Gal/Galatians.cfm C.H. Spurgeon Sermons on Galatians: https://www.spurgeon.org/resource-library/scripture-index/galatians…
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This passage from Paul’s letter to the Corinthian Church was written sometime within 5-10 years after Jesus’s Resurrection AD 35-45. ✏️ Matthew Henry Commentary for 1 Corinthians 15 1 Corinthians 15 The Resurrection of Christ 15 Now I would remind you, brothers,[a] of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand,2 and by which you are…
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C.H. Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotional, Evening – Day 54 “And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”” – Mark 10:21 You have not the…
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“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Hebrews 13:5 Ladies, it was a glorious morning! The sun had just risen, the dew was glistening upon the flowers, and the smell of freshly brewed coffee was under my nose. But what blessed my heart the most was catching a glimpse of a tiny, yellow…
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By Charles Haddon Spurgeon November 11, 1860Scripture: John 15:5From: New Park Street Pulpit Volume 6 “Without me ye can do nothing.” — John 15:5 CONSCIOUS of this truth in my own case, I would earnestly seek the help of God’s Spirit in preaching as in every other spiritual exercise, for, without Him I can…
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Sisters, we can rejoice and be thankful in the midst of any circumstance, as the sufficiency of Jesus both sustains and holds. Holds our hope, carry’s our burdens, and leads our prayers. When we pray with thankfulness, we are confessing Jesus as Lord of every detail. We can submit our emotions, reasonings, and plans into…
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“Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.” – Colossians 3:23-14 We work so hard, gals. Don’t you agree? If you could see my face some days, you…
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Ladies, did you realize that Satan, “The Father of Lies,” (John 8:44) is well-versed regarding scripture? He sure is! This is extremely important to understand! For quoting the Bible doesn’t necessarily equate to correctness nor to worshipping God. According to a recent 2022 poll by Arizona Christian University, only 37% of professing Christian pastors hold…
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When you wake tomorrow morning (even before you get your coffee),☕️ pause for a moment…take a breath…and then ask yourself one question: Am I focusing on my grip on Christ or Jesus’s grip on me? “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which’s God prepared beforehand, that we should walk…
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Over the past few years, our family has been on an wonderful learning adventure regarding plants (Botany). We have gleaned a great deal about God through this extended time of study, and one of those lessons has been witnessing how trees point to His faithful provision. Not only do trees add extraordinary beauty to the…
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Can you feel what the Psalmist is saying here? Sister, I sure can. Before God opened my eyes to who Jesus was and the love that He has for you and for me, I was gazing at life primarily through the lenses of “self-fulfillment.” And it doens’t help when the culture around us is viewing…
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When heartbreak visits, the Peace that carries me through comes from one Person: Jesus. We may not understand why certain trials come, but as Spurgeon once encouraged, “when we cannot trace His hand, we must trust His heart.” Jesus modeled what trust looks like when placing His life completely into His Father’s Hands. With tears…
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