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Submit yourselves, then, to God. James 4:7 (NIV)
The unconditional surrender of Japan at the end of World War II meant that there were no negotiated terms. Japan had to accept the Allied demands without bargaining. Including disarmament, occupation, and the restructuring of its government. The country came under the control of the Allied Powers, subject to its demands.
Historically speaking, most surrenders are negotiated, having terms and conditions. When James says, “Submit yourselves, th...
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“Keep the Sabbath day holy. Don’t pursue your own interests on that day, but enjoy the Sabbath and speak of it with delight as the Lord’s holy day. Honor the Sabbath in everything you do on that day, and don’t follow your own desires or talk idly.” Isaiah 58:13 (NLT)
I would like to start with a confession; when I was growing up, I viewed Sabbath rest as a punishment. There were many things that we did not do on the Sabbath. Many, if not most stores were closed on Sundays. Youth sports were...
Therefore, “Come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” And, “I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” 2 Corinthians 6:17–18 (NIV)
What did Paul mean when he said, “Come out from them and be separate?” This statement is in the context of not being yoked together with unbelievers. We would expect that there would be no argument that Christians should not marry unbelievers, but what cons...
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