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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). Those who produced the Queen James Version of the Bible discussed last week (1-6-13) and on page 3 of this week undoubtedly feel totally justified in producing such a perverted work, and their rationale deserves
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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). Have homosexuals finally done something so outrageous that the public may at long last grow wary of their antics? It would be nice, but so far people have tolerated “Gay Pride” Parades, in which lascivious behavior has
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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). Ever since the shootings at Newtown, Connecticut, people have been commenting on the causes of this tragedy. Some immediately began calling for more gun control while, after an appropriate length of time, the head of the NRA,
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Elders are men who should be seasoned with spiritual maturity and possess a measure of wisdom; such is suggested by this designation and the qualifications. Notice that there were no women in this leadership role. Of all groups, the "Presbyterians" have females they call elders. Are they the
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"Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment" (John 7:24). In the current cultural climate, the church is not a top priority. Current statistics reveal that, although 90% of Americans believe in God, only about 44% worship on a regular basis. Many no longer have
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King James VersionNew King JamesVerse(s)1. Desiring the office of a bishopDesiring the position of a bishop3:12. BlamelessBlameless3:23. Husband of one wifeHusband of one wife3:2; 1:64. VigilantTemperate3:25. SoberSober-minded3:2; 1:86. Of good behaviorOf good behavior3:27. HospitableHospitable3:2; 1:88. Apt to
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In the business meeting last Sunday afternoon, a proposal was unanimously approved that will set us on a course for the appointment of elders. Four brethren who will not be seeking to become an elder at this time have agreed to handle the process. Noel Bautista, Evan Diaz, Geoff Rowe,
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The following chart lists the qualifications of elders, comparing the King James Version and the New King James, with the verse references. King James Version / New King James / Verse(s) 1. Desiring the office of a bishop / Desiring the position of a bishop / 3:1 2. Blameless / Blameless / 3:2
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In the business meeting last Sunday afternoon, a proposal was unanimously approved that will set us on a course for the appointment of elders. Four brethren who will not be seeking to become an elder at this time have agreed to handle the process. Noel Bautista, Evan Diaz, Geoff Rowe,
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"Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment" (John 7:24). A few days ago, I received an e-mail from a woman who was miffed at a four-part series of articles that is available on www.spiritualperspectives.org: "Melton's Skewed View
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"Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment" (John 7:24). The name Hymenaeus appears twice in the New Testament. The two passages are provided below: This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you
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"Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment" (John 7:24). The presidential election of 2012 generated a great deal of discussion, and while many of us thought more would be voting in this election than the last one, it turned out to be considerably fewer.