Tag Archives: jesus

Posted on 2025/10/13 by JimR, Chaplain

There will not be a perfect “government” till the Kingdom of God is fully established. Understand something. It’s a Kingdom, not a democratic republic, dictatorial or any other form of government. It will be when the subjects have fully committed … Continue reading →

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Are You Really Saved?

Posted on 2025/10/05 by JimR, Chaplain

This is a long post, but worth reading to those with questions about their salvation. The pastor posed a statement this morning at the end of his message that simply saying the sinner’s prayer and saying you’re saved doesn’t necessarily … Continue reading →

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I’m Staying

Posted on 2025/09/14 by JimR, Chaplain

Isn’t this earth a beautiful place? I could live here forever. In fact, I think I will. Matthew 5:5 KJV “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.” God does not intend for us to abandon the earth … Continue reading →

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DWELLING

Posted on 2025/09/05 by JimR, Chaplain

This morning I chose to look at Psalm 15:1-5. (1) LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? (2) He who walks uprightly, And works righteousness, And speaks the truth in his heart; (3) … Continue reading →

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Gift of Infallibity

Posted on 2025/08/20 by JimR, Chaplain

I have recently come to find the Catholic church has a supposed Biblical gift I was not aware of. The Gift of Infallibility. I tried to look up the validity of it, and all I got in my searches refers … Continue reading →

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The Petrine Doctrine

Posted on 2025/08/14 by JimR, Chaplain

Just a quick study today. I’d never heard of the Petrine Doctrine. So, of course I’m going to find out what it’s all about. Here’s a brief definition. This post is a bit long, but if you’re a student of … Continue reading →

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The Chapter of Noah

Posted on 2025/08/12 by JimR, Chaplain

I am still studying the Book of Enoch I. I’m now in the chapter concerning Noah and the building of the Ark. What I see is things that are hidden from view in the Protestant Bible. For instance, there is … Continue reading →

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How Do I Study?

Posted on 2025/08/07 by JimR, Chaplain

When someone reads the Bible, we must interpret scripture not only for what it seems to say, but also to understand the cultural setting in which the scripture was written. We often overlook much of what the Bible says by … Continue reading →

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Taking Stock

Posted on 2025/08/05 by JimR, Chaplain

Hello again. Summer break from driving a school bus is coming to an end in a couple of weeks. I keep forging ahead. Today, I feel the need to take stock of where I am with God. I think we … Continue reading →

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Somethings Wrong

Posted on 2025/07/21 by JimR, Chaplain

I’m told the church is full of imperfect people worshipping a perfect God. I say that is true. I’m one of the imperfect. There is something wrong that I find I have to address without making it an issue that … Continue reading →

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