Author: Pastor Kevin McGuire
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1 CORINTHIANS 9
1 Corinthians 9 and verse 1 reads. 1Cor.9:1] Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? The answer to all three is Yes. And are we not who the Lord had sent him to, again Yes. 1Cor.9:2] If… Read more
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1 CORINTHIANS 10
1 Corinthians 10 and verse 1 reads. 1Cor.10:1] Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; Ignorant means “unlearned”. He is saying that our fathers (if you are of Israel, one of the twelve tribes.) that came out… Read more
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1 CORINTHIANS 11
1 Corinthians 11 and verse 1 reads. 1Cor.11:1] Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. Follow Christ only. Paul said this because he was given the Word of God to give to us. 1Cor.11:2] Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances,… Read more
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1 CORINTHIANS 12
1 Corinthians 12 and verse 1 reads. 1Cor.12:1] Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. Let’s learn about spiritual gifts. 1Cor.12:2] Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led. Speaking to the people of Corinth. Led away to false idols. 1Cor.12:3] Wherefore… Read more
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1 CORINTHIANS 13
1 Corinthians 13 and verse 1 reads. 1Cor.13:1] Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. Paul spoke more languages than any other. Charity is love, saying he has none, means he also speaks tough love. As he… Read more
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1 CORINTHIANS 14
Before we begin our study in chapter 14 today, we need to understand that the word “unknown” is not in the manuscripts neither should be read as so. Tongues simply means languages. We are talking about having a language that you were not born with, but acquired later as you grew up. We just studied… Read more
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1 CORINTHIANS 15
1 Corinthians 15 and verse 1 reads. 1Cor.15:1] Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; We teach the gospels of Jesus, and we will stand with the gospel armor on, not fly, against Satan in these end times. 1Cor.15:2] By… Read more
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1 CORINTHIANS 16
1 Corinthians 16, this will be the last chapter of the first book of Corinthians. 1Cor.16 and verse 1 reads. 1Cor.16:1] Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. Paul never took a salary from the church. He was a tent maker,… Read more
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2 CORINTHIANS 1
2 Corinthians 1 and verse 1 reads. 2Cor.1:1] Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: Written to God’s elect. 2Cor.1:2] Grace be to you and peace from God our… Read more
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2 CORINTHIANS 2
2 Corinthians 2 and verse 1 reads. 2Cor.2:1] But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness. I don’t want a painful visit. 2Cor.2:2] For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me? If… Read more
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2 CORINTHIANS 3
2 Corinthians 3 and verse 1 reads. 2Cor.3:1] Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? Is it about you and me or about who and what we teach. 2Cor.3:2] Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known… Read more
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2 CORINTHIANS 4
2 Corinthians 4 and verse 1 reads. 2Cor.4:1] Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; We have the word and are ready to be sent. Let’s go to Isaiah and read. Isa.6:8] Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will… Read more
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2 CORINTHIANS 5
2 Corinthians 5 and verse 1 reads. 2Cor.5:1] For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. When we die, instantly we go to the Father. Ecc.12:7. 2Cor.5:2] For in this we groan, earnestly desiring… Read more
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2 CORINTHIANS 6
With the first two words we know this is a continuation from chapter 5. 2Corinthians 6 and verse 1 reads. 2 Corinthians 6 and verse 1 reads. 2Cor.6:1] We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. The last chapter was how we are… Read more
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2 CORINTHIANS 7
2Cor.7 and verse 1 reads. 2Cor.7:1] Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. I personally start everyday with prayer and repentance, and when I know I have sinned I repent right away. This way I know I’m… Read more
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2 CORINTHIANS 8
2Cor.8 and verse 1 reads. 2Cor.8:1] Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; When a church teaches God’s word they are blessed. Woe to those that don’t. Let’s go to Ezekiel 13 and read. Eze.13:3] Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish… Read more
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2 CORINTHIANS 9
2 Corinthians 9 and verse 1 reads. 2Cor.9:1] For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: It is not necessary for me to write unto you about the Apostles, because you know them personally. 2Cor.9:2] For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I… Read more
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2 CORINTHIANS 10
Continuing from chapter 9, 2Cor.10 and verse 1 reads. 2Cor.10:1] Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: Paul is saying that it may sound bold, but when I’m with you, you will understand. 2Cor.10:2] But… Read more
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ACTS 1
Our titles for today’s study are; Verses 1-5 The continuing ministry of Christ. Verses 6-7 The Ascension. Verse 8 The church gets power. Verses 9-11 The Ascension and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Verses 12-14 The upper room. Verses 15-26 The selection of Matthias. We begin a new book today, the great book of… Read more
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ACTS 2
Today’s study has a few titles. Verses 1-13 The coming of the Holy Spirit, The Day of Pentecost. Verses 14-42 Peter’s address at Pentecost. Verses 43-47 Life among the believers. Acts 2 and verse 1 reads. Acts 2:1] And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one… Read more
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ACTS 3
Two titles for today’s study; Verses 1-11 A lame man is healed. Verses 12-26 Peter appeals to the Jews to repent. When we get to those verses, 12-26, we will rely on prophecies from the past to that time and to the end times. Acts 3 and verse 1 reads. Acts 3:1] Now Peter and… Read more
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ACTS 4
Today’s titles are; Verses 1-4 Peter and John imprisoned. Verses 5-11 Peter before the high priest. Verse 12 How to share God’s plan of Salvation. Verses 13-22 Threatened and released. Verses 23-30 Unite in praise and prayer. Verses 31-37 Believers have all things in common. In Acts 4 today, we will cover some very interesting… Read more
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ACTS 5
Our titles for today’s study are; Verses 1-2 Ananias and Sapphira. Verses 3-11 The Deity of the Holy Spirit. Verses 12-16 Many signs and wonders. Verses 17-28 The apostles imprisoned and liberated. Verse 29-32 It is a fact that you are a child of God and you are to obey him. Verses 33-42 Gamaliel’s advice.… Read more
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ACTS 6
Our titles for today’s study are; Verses 1-7 Provisions are made for the widows. Verses 8-15 Stephen is arrested. Acts 6 is an exciting chapter today that I hope will give all of us courage for these end times. Acts 6 and verse 1 reads. Acts 6:1] And in those days, when the number of… Read more
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ACTS 7
Today’s titles are; Verses 1-53 Stephen’s defense. Verses 54-60 The martyrdom of Stephen. Acts 7 is going to be a great lesson from Stephen to those that killed Jesus. Stephen means; Crown. Always stand boldly. We continue from chapter.6, Acts 7 and verse 1 reads. Acts 7:1] Then said the high priest, Are these things… Read more
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ACTS 8
Our titles for today’s study are; Verses 1-4 Saul persecutes the church. Verses 5-25 The gospel preached in Samaria. Verses 26-40 Philip and the Eunuch. Acts 8 and verse 1 reads. Acts 8:1] And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at… Read more
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ACTS 9
In today’s study our titles are; Verses 1-18 The conversion of Saul. Verses 19-22 Saul testifies in Damascus. Verses 23-31 Saul escapes to Jerusalem. Verses 32-35 Aeneas healed. Verses 36-43 Dorcas restored to life. We will learn today that some have free will and some are chosen. Acts 9 and verse 1 reads. Acts 9:1]… Read more
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ACTS 10
In today’s study our titles are; Verses 1-8 The vision of Cornelius. Verses 9-23 The vision of Peter. Verses 24-43 Peter teaches to the Gentiles. Verses 44-48 The Gentiles receive the Holy Spirit. This chapter will indeed prove the health laws were never meant to be done away with. Acts 10 and verse 1 reads.… Read more
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ACTS 11
Our titles for today’s study are; Verses 1-18 Peter is rebuked by the Jewish Christians. Verses 19-30 The church in Antioch. Here in Acts 11 we come to about 41 AD. Contention begins with the brothers concerning the Gentiles. Acts 11 continues from the last chapter, where we found that the Gentiles will be brought… Read more
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ACTS 12
Today’s titles are; Verses 1-4 Herod kills James and imprisons Peter. Verses 5-19 Where to pray. Verses 20-25 The death of Herod. In today’s study we will learn the importance of the manuscripts. The best way to get to the manuscripts is through the Strongs Concordance. Acts 12 and verse 1 reads. Acts 12:1] Now… Read more
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ACTS 13
In today’s study our titles are; Verses 1-3 Paul’s first missionary journey. Verses 4-13 Paul and Barnabas in Cyprus. Verses 14-43 Paul and Barnabas at Antioch in Pisidia. Verses 44-52 Opposition of the Jews. In Acts 13 we find Saul and Barnabas are sent on their ministries, they also take some of the disciples with… Read more
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ACTS 14
In today’s study our titles are; Verses 1-7 Paul and Barnabas at Iconium. Verses 8-23 Paul stoned at Lystra. Verses 24-28 Paul and Barnabas return to Antioch. Acts 14 and verse 1 reads. Acts 14:1] And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so… Read more
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ACTS 15
Our titles for today’s study are; Verses 1-35 The council at Jerusalem. Verses 36-41 Paul and Barnabas part company. Before we get started, I want to share with you the beauty of Christianity. Circumcision is now of the heart, and it is for male and female. It is not law now for all to be… Read more
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ACTS 16
In today’s study our titles are; Verses 1-10 Paul and Silas are joined by Timothy, they go into Macedonia. Verses 11-18 Lydia is led to believe. Verses 19-24 The imprisonment at Philippi. Verses 25-29 The conversation of the Philippian jailer. Verses 30-40 It is a fact that you can be saved by the faith in… Read more
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ACTS 17
Acts 17 keeps on rolling along and verse 1 reads. Acts 17:1] Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: Always teaching boldly in the churches. Acts 17:2] And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned… Read more
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ACTS 18
Acts 18 and verse 1 reads. Acts 18:1] After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth; Still in Greece, Corinth is about 40 miles away. A much smaller area. Acts 18:2] And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius… Read more
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ACTS 19
Acts 19 will cover some important information on Baptism and again how the Kenites have infiltrated the church. Verse 1 reads. Acts 19:1] And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, These are the disciples of John the… Read more
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ACTS 20
Acts 20 and verse 1 reads. Acts 20:1] And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia. Paul called the twelve disciples of John the Baptist, gave them instructions and left. Acts 20:2] And when he had gone over those parts, and… Read more
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ACTS 21
In Acts 21 today Paul finds his way back to Jerusalem. Stopping at the homes of his fellow servants of God for one last visit with each. Acts 21 and verse 1 reads. Acts 21:1] And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight… Read more
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ACTS 22
We pick up where we left off in Acts 21. Paul is at the top of the stairs, being taken into the palace of the centurion that saved him from the crowd that had beaten him. Acts 22 and verse 1 reads. Acts 22:1] Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make… Read more