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The Long-Range View
Pastor Hollis Partlowe
Dixon Church of God, Dixon, Illinois
In today's sermon, we look at an often misused text where Jesus was addressing his disciples in an hour
of crisis. He was putting the focus on the eternal and not the immediate, looking beyond this age and this
earth, assuring them - and us - of things to come. Knowing this, how resolute are we?
John 14:1-3; 17:3; Galatians 6:10; Ephesians 2:19; Hebrews 3:5,6; 11:23-26; 2:11; 12:27; 1 Corinthians 15;
Matthew 6:19; 1 Corinthians 13:12,13; Romans 8:38; 2 Timothy 4:6,8,12,13; Mark 8:34; Revelation 5:10

The Gospel of John: W hat Do You Mean the "Word" Made Flesh?
Pastor Gary Burnham E -mail G ary C ornerstone Bible Church
John's Gospel was written in the way he uniquely saw Jesus Christ. In today's message, we begin where
John begins. There is often so much theological discussion from today's text that we miss the practical
application of the theology itself. Why did John even write his Gospel? What did his readers think? What
does John mean by "the word?" Did Jesus pre-exist his birth? What about incarnation? In what way was
Jesus before John the Baptist? What does it all mean for us? Find out today.
John 1:1-18; 20:30,31; Hebrews 1:1-3

I n My Father's House, There are Many Mansions...
Pastor Jim Shaull E-mail J im
In today's text, we examine one of the greatest, but most misunderstood, scriptures in all of the Bible. What
is the passage trying to say to us? As we look at the meaning behind the words themselves, we discover
the treasure hidden under all of the tradition. Find out the meaningful truth today.
John 13:31-38; 14:1-4; 4:45-53; Genesis 7:1; Joshua 24:25;
Acts 25:13-16; John 1:29-33; 4:39,40; 7:6-9

Baptism and the Thief on the Cross
Z.B. Duncan 11-28-1984
Water baptism is an outward confession of faith for the remission of sins that was commanded by Jesus.
But is the thief on the cross proof that immersion is not necessary, or is there evidence that indicates
otherwise? Did the thief even die that day? Is there enough to base our doctrine off of this one verse?
Luke 23:39-43; Mark 16:15,16; Matt. 28:19; 27:43,44; John 4:1; 19:18;1 Cor. 1:3,14; Acts 19:12; Psa. 6:5; 143

A bsent from the Body, Present with the Lord
Pastor Rex Cain E-mail R ex
C hurch of the Open Bible Bedford, Ohio
In today's Bible study, we examine a phrase commonly used to prove the state of a man when he dies. But
what does the text really prove? Does man live as a disembodied spirit in an immaterial state in heaven
after his death? When and where do we receive eternal life? As we consider the total text of Paul's
writings, the answers may surprise you.
2 Corinthians 5:1-9; Hebrews 9: 1 Corinthians 15; 2 Timothy 4; Revelation 22; Philippians 3; 1 John 3

P salm 110
Pastor James Ritch
Resurrection Hope Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith
Lenoir, North Carolina
There's a lot of confusion about who God and Jesus are. Some want Jesus to be God. And much of the
world walks in this deception. One of the most frequently misquoted and misinterpreted scriptures is from
Psalm 110, a text referenced several times, including by Jesus himself. In today's message, Pastor Ritch
separates the fact from the fiction.
Psalm 110; Psalm 2; John 17:3

"Logos"-λόγος
Pastor Jim Rankin
Church of God, Faith of Abraham Cashmere, Washington
Often in our Bible study it's important to fully study out the meaning and interpretation of a passage to better
understand the writer's intention. And, of course, English Bibles are a translation, not the original text.
When we examine the original languages, we might be surprised to learn how one little "word" could be
translated so many ways.

The Truth of John 1
Tony Dart E-mail Tony
Church of God, Faith of Abraham Cashmere, Washington
The earth was framed by the word of God. Man was formed by the word of God. And what God has said,
he has done. In his word is power. In his word is life.
John 1:1-5; Hebrews 11:3; 2 Peter 3:1-9; Revelation 19:11-16; Psalm 110:1-7;
John 12:44-50; Romans 1:16; Matthew 22:23-32; John 5:18-29

T he Bible Truth Radio Broadcast: "The Rich Man and Lazarus"
Z.B. Duncan
Does man have a conscious, separate existence outside of this world after death? Many think so, and they
point to the verses in this parable to prove it. But is the evidence really there? And if we take this parable
as literally true, what else do we have to believe? In today's study, Pastor Duncan looks deeper into the
misconceptions, additions, and insertions that have been added into the story Jesus told.
Luke 15, 16; Matthew 13:34; Mark 4:34; Ecclesiastes 9:5,6; Job 14; 7:1,13

B rush Creek Radio Broadcast: Absent or Present? 5/19/1974
Dick Worley
What are life and death according to the word of God? Is death just some kind of transition? Did Jesus
really die? Often popular theology applies to the state of death what the scriptures do not apply until the
resurrection. Why have theologians somehow rewritten the creation and existence of man?
Primary Reference: 2 Corinthians 5:8

The Open Bible Pulpit: 7 Statements from the Cross: P romise of Paradise
Pastor Chuck Jones E -mail C huck Visit Chuck's blog
Church of the Open Bible Pomona, California
Attaching ourselves to what appears to be a losing team isn't the popular way to go. (Ask any Detroit Lions
fan). Sometimes we find our commitment wavering when things get difficult. But one thief chose to be on
Jesus' side, even though it looked bleak for his cause.
Luke 23:39-43

T he Bible's Most Misunderstood Text
Pastor Hollis Partlowe
Dixon Church of God Dixon, Illinois Read more by Pastor Partlowe
Perhaps some of the most misused and misunderstood Bible texts come from the parables Jesus used
to teach the multitudes. But to interpret any of these illustrations, we must remember why it was told and to
whom it was told. And perhaps no passage has been more misinterpreted than the parable of "The Rich
Man and Lazarus." Was Jesus trying to teach about the afterlife? Or are we missing the point? In today's
message, Pastor Partlowe clarifies the simple truth and the religious lesson behind this story.
Luke 16:14,19-31; 15:1,2; Mark 4:1,2, 33,34; Matthew 13:10,11; 15:22; Deuteronomy 7:6; 28:13; Exodus
19:6; Amos 3:2; Romans 3:1,2; 9:4; John 4:1,2,13,14; Ephesians 2:11;Revelation 22:18,19;
Genesis 17:7,8; Galatians 3:16,29; Acts 2:27,31,34; Psalm 16:10; 146:4,5; 115:17; Ecclesiastes 9:5

T he Thief on the Cross
Fred Pensyl 3/3/1974
One of the most commonly misunderstood passages in the Bible comes from the request of one of thieves
who was crucified beside Jesus. The reply Christ gave him has been used and misused to "prove" many
false concepts of what happens after man dies. But what does the Bible tell us about life after death?
What does Jesus really say? And what did the thief really ask? The true answers may not be what you've
always been told.

The Voice of Tomorrow Broadcast with Pastor Dale Swartz
A broadcast ministry of Kingdom Ministries, Inc (Litchfield, Minnesota). Kingdom Ministries is a completely
faith-based ministry created to simply and clearly proclaim the message of the Kingdom of God and to
share God's love in a practical way. Today's message looks closer at the end of the life of Jesus. He said
he was going "to prepare a place for us." But what does that mean? Is there a place reserved for you?
Find out today: I Go to Prepare a Place for You

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