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RESURRECTION

As Vice President, George Bush represented the U.S. at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Bush was deeply moved by a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev's widow. She stood motionless by the coffin until seconds before it was closed. Then, just as the soldiers touched the lid, Br... Read More
Barton W. Stone

Atonement: The Substance of Two Letters Written to a Friend.

Barton W. StoneTHE following letters are published at the request of many. Many arguments have been, and, no doubt, will yet be, offered against the sentiments. The most weighty of them I have noticed; but the most common are unworthy of notice, being nothing but retoiled refined stuff of human invention--bold uns... Read More
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Bible Verses On Adoring Images

Revelation 14:12 - Here is the patience of the saints: here [are] they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. Luke 4:18 - The Spirit of the Lord [is] upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach delive... Read More
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Bible Verses On Answered Prayers

John 15:7 - If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Psalms 66:18 - If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear [me]: James 4:3 - Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. 1 Joh... Read More
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Bible Verses On Becoming More Like Christ

1 John 2:6 - He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. Galatians 2:20 - I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gav... Read More
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Bible Verses On Blaming Others

Matthew 7:3-5 - And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? (Read More...) 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 - Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become [as] sounding brass, or a tinkling cymba... Read More
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Bible Verses On Busybodies

1 Timothy 5:13 - And withal they learn [to be] idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. 2 Thessalonians 3:11 - For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are bus... Read More
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Bible Verses On Busyness

Luke 10:38-42 - Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. (Read More...) Ephesians 5:15-17 - See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, (Read More...) Matthew 6:33 - But seek ye first ... Read More
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Bible Verses On Caring For Your Family

1 Timothy 5:8 - But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. Hebrews 13:4 - Marriage [is] honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. Ephesians 6:1 - Children, obey ... Read More
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Bible Verses On Causing Your Brother to Stumble

1 Corinthians 8:9 - But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. 1 Corinthians 8:13 - Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend. Colossians 2:8 - Beware lest any... Read More

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