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“Then Moses called Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, ‘Be strong and of good courage, for you must go with this people to the land which the LORD has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall cause them to inherit it. 8 And the LORD, He is the one who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed’” (Deuteronomy 31:7-8).

Consider the implications of Moses’ words to Joshua. He would take over the rule of the people of God, to lead them into the promised land. There would be many battles, many hardships, and (as it turned out due to the unfaithfulness of the people) many setbacks in his time as the leader of Israel. The words, spoken in front of all the people, were designed not only to bolster Joshua’s courage, but to present him to Israel as God’s chosen leader over them. The path taken would not be easy, but the victory of Israel was assured due to God’s presence. “He is the one who goes before you.”

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In the May 11, 2007 edition of the Evening Bulletin (an independent newspaper from Philadelphia), writer Joe Murray reported on the recent results of the International Theological Commission, which is, “a pontifical commission of 30 international Catholic theologians that advises the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.” The question under consideration before the commission was, “whether salvation is attainable for babies who perished prior to baptism.”

The Catholic church has long maintained that babies who die without baptism spend eternity in a place called “limbo.” Limbo is “a concept that holds babies who perish prior to receiving the sacrament of baptism are not consigned to hell, but will remain in, for lack of a better term, limbo for eternity, absent communion with God.”

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AOTS Number 30

If you want to be wise, it will be necessary to grow older. Wisdom is a byproduct of age and experience.

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Podcast Number 51

The writer James (5:1-12) contrasts the materialistic and oppressive rich with the type of men we should be as we look forward to the coming of our Lord.

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AOTS Number 29

While vindictive speech may be applauded by men, it is not acceptable to God, and will in the end damage the mud slinger more than his target.

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AOTS Number 28

God will not accept a profession of faith made by the man who is only lukewarm in his desire to serve Him.

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AOTS Number 27

When the Bible refers to itelf as inspired of God, it means that the Holy Spirit’s product is both verbal and plenary in its inspiration.

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AOTS Number 26

The tongue is stated in Proverbs 18:21 to have the power of “death and life.” All kinds of sin is possible with the tongue, but it also can be a font of kindness and healing.

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The term Christian, as found in Acts 11:26, Acts 26:28 and 1 Peter 4:16 indicates a believer in Christ, who has a relationship with God, and a hope for eternity.

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The various explanations and defenses used in promoting denominationalism as acceptable to God fall short of scriptural justification for the practice. Denominationalism is sinful in the sight of God.

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AOTS Number 25

The immature want to just have fun. In living their lives in such a way, they miss out on the value and the sense of accomplishment that comes in the fulfillment of duty before God.

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Podcast Number 50

In James chapter 4, the writer points out the ephemeral nature of life, and man’s responsibility to humbly serve God in preparation for eternity.

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AOTS Number 24

As Christians, we are held by our God to a higher standard. It is appropriate for us to work on our faults, and conquer them that we might please God.

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AOTS Number 23

While most of us claim to have too little time, in reality we are guilty of wasting time. The child of God must spend his time on earth serving his God.

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AOTS Number 22

Envy is a “rottenness to the bones”, hurtful both to the envious one and his object. It should be replaced by love.

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