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Revelation 21-22 — What cannot enter heaven

Posted on April 28, 2016 by bkshiroma

Yesterday, we talked about the glory of heaven and of God’s people. We saw all the wonderful things that will be in heaven. But there is one thing that cannot be a part of heaven: sin. And anyone who lives … Continue reading →

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Revelation 21-22 — Here comes the bride!

Posted on April 27, 2016 by bkshiroma

No, we are not yet finishing up Revelation in this post. We’re going to spend forever in heaven someday. We might as well spend a few days talking about what it will all be like. 🙂 It’s very ironic to … Continue reading →

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Revelation 21:1-7 — When all scripture is finally fulfilled

Posted on April 26, 2016 by bkshiroma

We’ve been going through the whole Bible from beginning to end over the past four years. And in this chapter, we see the culmination of all things, where all scripture is finally fulfilled. We started in the garden of Eden where … Continue reading →

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Hebrews 12:16-29 — The inheritance we have

Posted on January 15, 2016 by bkshiroma

We saw yesterday that the writer of Hebrews warned us not to be like Esau who tossed aside his inheritance because of his ungodliness, and was unable to regain it though he begged for his father’s blessing with tears. And … Continue reading →

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Philippians 3:17-4:1 — Living as citizens of heaven

Posted on October 8, 2015 by bkshiroma

The Philippians were very proud of their status as Romans citizens. And many people today are proud of their status as citizens of their country, whether it be America, Japan, or wherever it may be. But Paul reminds us here … Continue reading →

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Romans 9:1-29 — The problem and wonder of election (part 4)

Posted on March 7, 2015 by bkshiroma

A question that often pops up when we talk about predestination is, “You say that God predestines who will go to heaven.  So that must mean that God must predestine people to hell as well.” I answered this to some degree … Continue reading →

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John 14:1-3 — What’s waiting for us

Posted on September 25, 2014 by bkshiroma

As I said in my last blog, the disciples were both stunned and troubled by what Jesus had just told them.  First he told them he was leaving and they could not follow, and then he told them that they … Continue reading →

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Matthew 22:1-14 — Entering God’s kingdom on his terms

Posted on August 28, 2014 by bkshiroma

In this story, we see continued warnings from Jesus about rejecting him and the consequences of doing so. He told the story of a king who invited people to his wedding banquet.  But when all was ready, the would-be guests … Continue reading →

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