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On the Wonder of the Word of God Msgr. Charles Pope • October 1, 2015 • The first reading at Mass today (Thursday of the 26th week of the year) from Nehemiah 8 is a wonderful meditation on the glory and wonder of the Word of God; it deserves our attention.The background of the text is that Israel had been conquered by the Babylonians (in 587 B.C.) and the survivors of that war were led into exile in Babylon. After 80 years the Persians conquered the Babylonians and Cyrus, the king of Persia, permitted the Jews to return to the...

Persecution is about to come in 3 layers : Finance , Belief and fortitude . . . So watch My children for I AM your Provider ( Finance ) , I AM your Testimony ( Belief ) , And I AM your Battle Armament and Power ( Fortitude ) ! Push through all this by merely speaking things into light and life ( ( ( * ) ) ) , For I Am your AMOS ( A Matter Of Substance ) so do not fear but be strong in My Power and Might for I AM the Kingdom ! Romans...

CALVINISM, ARMINIANISM & THE WORD OF GOD A CALVARY CHAPEL PERSPECTIVE by Chuck Smith Introduction  What does it mean to be a part of the growing number of Calvary Chapel Fellowships? There are certain distinctions that cause us to stand out among other evangelical churches. We could point to our shared commitment to systematic Bible teaching or the emphasis upon love that transcends all cultural and ethnic barriers. Calvary Chapels have also been known for focus on worship, featuring contemporary music loyal to the Word of God and the desire of His people to praise their Lord. Without exception, Calvary...