Studies in theWord Relationship with Jesus Christ. AS FOR myself, brethren, when I came to you, I did not come proclaiming to you the testimony and evidence or mystery and secret of God in lofty words of eloquence or human philosophy and wisdom; For I resolved to know nothing (to be acquainted with nothing, to make a display of the knowledge of nothing, and to be conscious of nothing) among you except Jesus Christ (the Messiah) and Him crucified. And I was in ( passed into a state of) weakness and fear (dread) and great trembling among you. And my language and...

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Studies in theWord (Note: The resources are indicated throughout the Bible study.) The Pure Milk of the Word of God 1 Peter 2:1-3 Formatting/studying guide can be found in NT-BSG (New Testament Bible study/Message Preparation Guide) - See Resources Column Context: 1 Peter 1:22-25; 1 Peter 2:1-10 Our center of attention today is: to be setting aside, desiring, and tasting like the people of God. 1. (1 Peter 2:1) - The things the believer must set aside. So get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech. NLT (New Living Translation) - See Resources Column Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, and all guile, insincerity, envy, and all slander. NRSV (New...

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Studies in theWord (Note: The resources are indicated throughout the Bible study.) For our Justification Context: Romans 4:1-21 - Romans 4:1-5 What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh?For if Abraham was justified by works, he has to boast about, but not before God.For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.”Now to him who works, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt.But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness, NKJV (New King...

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