Author: Chris Baldelomar
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A Rebuttal to the Claim: There is No Relation Between the Plural Name Elohim and the Trinity
A conclusion was made by a Master Divinity graduate and history scholar that there is no relation between the plural name Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) and the trinity. His argument can be read in the following link below. First, this writer is technically more schooled than myself who is a M.Div graduate. So his perspective carries weight.…
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A Discussion Between Pope Innocent II and Thomas Aquinas (Acts 3:6)
There is a legend that has circulated for years about a discussion between Pope Innocent II and Thomas Aquinas. While counting a large sum of money, the Pope said, “You see, Thomas, the church can no longer say, ‘Silver and gold have I none.’” Thomas answered, “That is true, Holy Father, but neither can she…
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Pricked in Their Heart, “What Shall We Do?” – Acts 2:22-47
Last week, Al talked about the Holy Spirit coming upon the Disciples. And they all started speaking in different languages that they were not used to speaking in. And the Jews at Jerusalem, who had come from different nations and had different languages, all heard the disciples speak in their own language. Now, how many…
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Looking Unto Jesus – A More Precise Meaning (Hebrews 12:1-2)
[Hebrews 12:1-2 KJV] 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of…
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Having a Full Assurance of Faith – Hebrews Chapter 11:1-7
Sermon Transcript: Hebrews Chapter 11. In the first section of Hebrews, chapters 1 through 10, the author Paul dealt with theological issues. He showed how Jesus is greater than the three Pillars of Judaism. Again, the Three Pillars of Judaism that Paul outlines are angels, Moses, and the Levitical Priesthood. These are three things that…
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Jesus is Greater than Moses – Hebrews Chapter 3
Sermon Transcript: Hebrews Chapter 3. Paul is now going to go on to explain how Jesus is greater than the second pillar of Judaism, which is Moses. In our introduction, we outlined the three pillars of Judaism, which are angels, Moses, and the Levitical System. This is based on a “Midrash”, which are basically Old…
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Jesus a High Priest After the Order of Melchizedek
Sermon Transcript: Hebrews Chapter 7. Today we will be talking about this mysterious person named Melchizedek. And the Apostle Paul will now finally elaborate in detail how Jesus is a high priest after the order of Melchizedek. It took Paul 24 verses, from the time he first mentioned Jesus and Melchizedek, to now finally expounding…
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Romans 13 – How We Should Live In Regards to Human Government
Sermon Transcript: Now let’s just really quickly review: Paul, in the first 8 chapters, Paul outlines the theology of God’s righteousness, and what God’s righteousness is all about. And Paul makes clear that God’s standard of righteousness is different than our standard of righteousness. And how God declares us to be righteous, is different, than…
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Hear Lena Share an Inspiring Testimony of Overcoming Adversity
We are meeting in person this Sunday and observing Communion starting at 10:30am at our usual worship location. See map by following the link below: https://icflubbock.org/location/ For those who can not make it in person, we will still be Zooming the service and discussion, so feel free to join us online. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8144322391?pwd=Qnc0WW1xWGZKb1J4MENBWjNSWXRUUT09 Meeting ID: 814…
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You Can’t Lose Your Salvation, but You Can Forfeit Your Rewards – Pressing on Towards Christian Maturity
Sermon Transcript: The Book of Hebrews is one of the most difficult books in the Bible to be 100% certain on, of its intended meaning. Whenever I study the Bible, I’ll read it first on my own, trusting that the Holy Spirit will guide me unto the truth. And I also check other commentaries, and…
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