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Exposition of 1 Corinthians 7:32–40 Complicated living for God

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Barry Applewhite

1 Corinthians 7:32–40  32 I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs — how he can please the Lord. 33 But a married man is concerned about the affairs of … Continue reading →

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Exposition of 1 Corinthians 4:14–21 A father’s concern for his spiritual children

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Barry Applewhite

1 Corinthians 4:14–21 14 I am writing this not to shame you but to warn you as my dear children. 15 Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus … Continue reading →

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Exposition of 1 Corinthians 3:1–9 Misunderstanding life in the Spirit

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

1 Corinthians 3:1–9 1 Brothers and sisters, I could not address you as people who live by the Spirit but as people who are still worldly — mere infants in Christ. 2 I gave you milk, not solid food, for … Continue reading →

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Exposition of Romans 1:13–15 — Win Christ’s disciples; equip Christ’s disciples!

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

When Paul speaks of reaping “some harvest” (Rom. 1:13) among the Roman Christians, perhaps he is looking back to the parable told by Jesus about the four soils (Luke 8:4-15). The only seed that grew and actually yielded a harvest … Continue reading →

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Books: The Path to the Cross — Chapter 10

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Barry Applewhite

            Available at Amazon.com    Chapter 10 A Big Difference Jesus commends serving others Years ago I made a large astronomical telescope, which provided me with hours of fun. Whenever I set up my telescope … Continue reading →

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Books: The Path to the Cross — Chapter 9

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Barry Applewhite

            Available at Amazon.com   Chapter 9 Wise Nonsense Jesus changes the unchangeable In this chapter I’m will try to help you to feel less spiritually knowledgeable so that you can learn something. In fact, … Continue reading →

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Exposition of Revelation: Revelation 11:3–7

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Barry Applewhite

Revelation 11:3–7 And I will grant my two witnesses authority to prophesy for 1,260 days, dressed in sackcloth. 4 (These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth.) 5 If anyone … Continue reading →

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