This has been a weekly presentation of a biblical messages shared by former Pastor Rob Adams during his 20 years’ service at Immanuel Baptist Church. Each article is usually part of a topic, such as prophecy or some practical aspect of daily living. Please consult the various categories available.
02.17.2021 Wherefore, comfort one another with these words. (1 Thessalonians 4:18) I find myself returning to the topic of Bible prophecy time and again in this newspaper series. Since these articles began to be published in 2006, more than once have we taken up this important and interesting topic. What sparked my attention just recently […]
02.10.2021 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so
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02.03,2021 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God (Matthew 5:9). We are considering the Beatitudes. These pithy sayings by the Lord Jesus are embedded in the memory of most who grew up in a Christian culture. They preview the ideal life that will prevail in the Millennial Kingdom. They
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01.27.2021 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God (Matthew 5:8). We come to the sixth of the Beatitudes, those pithy sayings with which Jesus began His Sermon on the Mount. They are intended to be a picture of the righteous life. They point the way to godliness. As we have considered
01.20.21 Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. We continue our consideration of the Beatitudes with a look at the fifth one. Jesus is speaking to His disciples about discipleship. This is the official start to His ministry, although He has been teaching, preaching, and healing for about a year now. Thus far,
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12.30.20 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called Wonderful… (Isaiah 9:6). As we end 2020 and soon begin 2021, we are considering the fact that Jesus Christ is Wonderful. We have thus far looked at
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12.23.20 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). We are going to consider over the next two weeks one of the
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01.13.2021 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled. (Matthew 5:6). We continue to look at the Beatitudes. These short sayings from the Lord Jesus are part of what we know as ‘the Sermon on the Mount.’ They picture the ideal heart, the heart of one who will
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01.06.2021 Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5). We are now in the year 2021. Back in December, we began looking at the Beatitudes which Jesus gave to us from the Sermon on the Mount. He had gone up on the mountain, much like Moses did of old. He is
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12.16.20 Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted (Matthew 5:4) We are taking a little time to consider the Beatitudes which Jesus gave to us from the Sermon on the Mount. He had gone up on the mountain, much like Moses did of old. Christ is ‘the Prophet’ Moses said would one
