Tag Archives: Community

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 1:10–17 Unity under the cross of Christ

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

1 Corinthians 1:10–17 10 I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but … Continue reading →

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Poverty caused by misfortune

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

This post discusses a Christian response to poverty caused by misfortune such as disaster, death of a spouse, job loss, war-trauma or illness. (I am not dealing with those who prefer a life of drug abuse or petty crime.) I … Continue reading →

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Exposition of Romans 1:7–12 — Imparting spiritual gifts describes our role

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

The elders at Ephesus could look back in later years to their last meeting with the Apostle Paul at the port of Miletus. His parting words were full of emotional memories: “In all things I have shown you that by … Continue reading →

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Books: The Path to the Cross — Chapter 8

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Barry Applewhite

          Available at Amazon.com      Chapter 8 What’s in it for me? Jesus models loving others In the dark and dreary years of the Great Depression, Kitty McCulloch was known as a generous person. As … Continue reading →

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Books: The Path to the Cross — Chapter 7

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Barry Applewhite

            Available at Amazon.com   Chapter 7 Conflicting Signals Jesus pleases the Father Anthony Turner had a decision to make, and he knew it was a whopper. He was engaged to a woman who expected … Continue reading →

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Exposition of Genesis 1–11: Genesis 11:5–7

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Barry Applewhite

Genesis 11:5–7 But the LORD came down to see the city and the tower that the people had started building.  6 And the LORD said, “If as one people all sharing a common language they have begun to do this, … Continue reading →

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Exposition of Genesis 1–11: Genesis 4:9–12

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Barry Applewhite

Genesis 4:9–12 9 Then the LORD said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” And he replied, “I don’t know! Am I my brother’s guardian?”  10 But the LORD said, “What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood … Continue reading →

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