by Rick Combs It amazes me that when you show people steeped in a certain theological thought system, how they can completely ignore the straightforward passages of Scripture you read to them. If they read it, they don’t see it. What is the general response? Instead of really considering the plain Scriptures, they immediately go […]
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January 25, 2023 by Rick Combs I believe the Bible. I believe what the plain words of the Bible says. It is to be taken literally within the confines of literary practice. In other words, when a metaphor or symbolic language is used, then we adhere to those observances. Such as Matthew 4:4 and Jeremiah
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by Rick Combs As we leave 2022 and enter the new year of 2023, my mind goes to thoughts of an increase in our integrity, character, and mission. In essence, what kind of a person do I want to be in the coming year and beyond? What characteristics do I want to exhibit from my
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by Rick Combs What is taking so long? 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. “What’s taking the Lord so long? Is He lazy?” This verse answers the
October 17, 2022 by Rick Combs We have been looking at the heavenly inheritance for the body of Christ. Ephesians gives us keen insight into this wonderful truth, especially as it is highlighted in chapter one of Paul’s epistle. The truths presented are so wonderful and glorious that it can only be mentioned. Our finite
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September 13, 2022by Rick Combs A note of warning: Satan hates this truth and does everything he can to keep it hidden. He has done this successfully for the most part of the 2000-year history of the Church. The inheritance of the church into these heavenly positions are the very places the devil wants to
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August 23, 2022 by Rick Combs In our last post, we look briefly at the Kingdom of God on Earth. Now, we are going to consider the Kingdom of God in Heaven, or to be more accurate in the heavenlies. Before talking about some specifics, it is important to present some foundational information. God has
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by Rick Combs The subject of the Kingdom of God on the Earth otherwise known as the Millennium is so vast that I am writing a part 2. It is nearly impossible to cover all of the material that the scripture provides concerning this very important subject in a 2-page article. Much of the information
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by Rick Combs The 4 gospels prepare Israel for the Tribulation, second coming, and the Millennial Reign. This is done through Jesus’ preaching, teaching, the display of miracles, and the forming of the 12 disciples. Following the event of the cross, the disciples now apostles prepare Israel to navigate through the events of Joel 2-3
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by Rick Combs The fulfillment of the Promise in Genesis 3:15 came with the birth of Israel’s Messiah in a little town called Bethlehem. From the declaration of God to Abraham some 2000 years prior, the nation that would be the blessing to all the nations is finally here. Israel was called by God to
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