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LOYALTY

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 Text: Ruth 1: 1 - 22 
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1 Now
 it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a 
famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn 
in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons.</div>
2 And
 the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and 
the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of 
Bethlehemjudah. And they came into the country of Moab, and continued 
there. 
 3 And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons. 
 4 And
 they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one was 
Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten 
years. 
 5 And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left of her two sons and her husband. 
 6 Then
 she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the 
country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that the Lord had visited his people in giving them bread. 
 7 Wherefore
 she went forth out of the place where she was, and her two daughters in
 law with her; and they went on the way to return unto the land of 
Judah. 
 8 And Naomi said unto her two daughters in law, Go, return each to her mother's house: the Lord deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the dead, and with me. 
 9 The Lord
 grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her 
husband. Then she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice, and wept. 
 10 And they said unto her, Surely we will return with thee unto thy people. 
 11 And
 Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? are there
 yet any more sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands? 
 12 Turn
 again, my daughters, go your way; for I am too old to have an husband. 
If I should say, I have hope, if I should have an husband also to night,
 and should also bear sons; 
 13 Would
 ye tarry for them till they were grown? would ye stay for them from 
having husbands? nay, my daughters; for it grieveth me much for your 
sakes that the hand of the Lord is gone out against me. 
 14 And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her. 
 15 And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law. 
 16 And
 Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following 
after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I
 will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God: 
 17 Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the Lord do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me. 
 18 When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her. 
 19 So
 they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when 
they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and
 they said, Is this Naomi? 
 20 And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me. 
 21 I went out full and the Lord hath brought me home again empty: why then call ye me Naomi, seeing the Lord hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me? 
 22 So
 Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabitess, her daughter in law, with her, 
which returned out of the country of Moab: and they came to Bethlehem in
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 FEW PEOPLE ARE LOYAL: 
<ul>
<li> Loyal to their bosses.</li>
<li> Loyal to their pastor.</li>
<li> Loyal to God.</li>
</ul>
 1ST POINT A relationship where the greatest bond was faith in God – v. 16 KEY VERSE 16 And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave thee: or to return from following after thee; for wither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God. 2ND POINT A relationship of strong mutual commitment is motivated by God’s Love. 3RD POINT A relationship in which each person tries to do what is best for the other unselfishly.

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Text: Ruth 1: 1 - 22 1 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man...

Seven Popular Errors Concerning Death & Eternal Issues

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Luke 16:19-31</div>
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19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 
20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 
21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 
22 And
 it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels 
into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; 
23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 
24 And
 he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, 
that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I
 am tormented in this flame. 
25 But
 Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy 
good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, 
and thou art tormented. 
26 And
 beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so 
that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they 
pass to us, that would come from thence. 
27 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house: 
28 For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. 
29 Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. 
30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. 
31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.</blockquote>
 
 I. That we can know nothing certain about life and death.        Bible- is our authority II. That death ends all. v.-23-24         Lift up his eyes-v21  ,  being in torments – v23 III. That when we die we simply go to sleep. V.-23-24      IV. That there is no such place as Hell.  V.- 23 V. That there is a second chance of being saved after death.  V.- 27-31   = VI. That there is no reunion and recognition beyond the grave. V.- 25 - comforted VII. That the unbelieving would believe if they saw signs and wonders. V.- 30 -31

Seven Popular Errors Concerning Death & Eternal Issues

Seven Popular Errors Concerning Death & Eternal Issues Luke 16:19-31 19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in pu...

The Victory of the Israelites

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The Victory of the Israelites   
1 Chronicles 12:38-40 
38 All
 these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart to 
Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of 
Israel were of one heart to make David king. 
 39 And there they were with David three days, eating and drinking: for their brethren had prepared for them. 
 40 Moreover
 they that were nigh them, even unto Issachar and Zebulun and Naphtali, 
brought bread on asses, and on camels, and on mules, and on oxen, and 
meat, meal, cakes of figs, and bunches of raisins, and wine, and oil, 
and oxen, and sheep abundantly: for there was joy in Israel. 
 
Introduction: The Israelites fought for their victory. Victory is possible if we fight hard on this battle. 1st Point They have unity with one another. V-39     - Israelites were of one heart to make David their king. V-39     - They have fellowship. 
39 And there they were with David three days, eating and drinking: for their brethren had prepared for them. 2nd Point They encourage one another. 1 Chronicles13:1-3     - To join and act on it. 
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13 And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.</div>
 2 And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good unto you, and that it be of the Lord
 our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren every where, that are 
left in all the land of Israel, and with them also to the priests and 
Levites which are in their cities and suburbs, that they may gather 
themselves unto us: 
 3 And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we enquired not at it in the days of Saul. 
 3rd Point They inquired to God first. 1 Chronicles 14:10     - About their plans     - About their action taken. 
10 And David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? And wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the Lord said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand. 4th Point They inquired to God again. 1 Chronicles 14:14 
14 Therefore
 David enquired again of God; and God said unto him, Go not up after 
them; turn away from them, and come upon them over against the mulberry 
trees. 5th Point They were dependent to God. Conclusion Because of their obedience and dependency to God they experience victory against the Philistines. We can be victorious too, if we will first obey God and be dependent to Him.

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The Victory of the Israelites 1 Chronicles 12:38-40 38 All these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart to He...

Moving Forward

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Moving Forward Text: Philippians 3:13-14</div>
 
13 Brethren,
 I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, 
forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those 
things which are before, 
 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 
 1st Point Moving forward by forgetting those things which are behind.  
Ex. Frustrations Discouragement Failures 2nd Point Moving forward by loving what God loves. 
<ul>
<li>Love for souls. - Revelations. 2:1-4  Unto 
the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that 
holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of 
the seven golden candlesticks; 2I
 know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst 
not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they 
are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: 3 And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. 4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Love for our enemies.– Matthew 5:44 44 But
 I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good 
to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and
 persecute you; </li>
</ul>
3rd Point Moving forward by reaching those things which are before. 
<ul>
<li>Stick to your goals and dreams.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Keep on dreaming to accomplish your goals.</li>
</ul>
 4th Point 
<ul>
<li>Believe in God.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Believe in your self.</li>
</ul>

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Moving Forward Text: Philippians 3:13-14 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting ...

Building a Strong Foundation

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Building a Strong Foundation Text: Matthew 7:24-29</div>
 24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The
 rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against 
that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the 
rock. 26 But
 everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into 
practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” 
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28 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, 29 because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.</div>
 
Introduction: Foundation is the most important part of the house when it is built. 1st Point Build a strong foundation in your Christian life. 
<ul>
<li>Know your biblical belief as Christian.</li>
</ul>
2 Timothy 3:15-16 
 
15 And
 that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able 
to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 
 16 All
 scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for 
doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 
 
<ul>
<li>Stand firm for what you believe.</li>
</ul>
 2nd Point 
<ul>
<li>Build a strong foundation in your family.</li>
</ul>
Ex. Joshua – Joshua 24:14-15 
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14 Now therefore fear the Lord,
 and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which 
your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and 
serve ye the Lord.</div>
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15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord,
 choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your 
fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of 
the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we 
will serve the Lord.</div>
 
<ul>
<li>Be determine to have a united family together.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Be determine to serve God as a family.</li>
</ul>
 3rd Point Build a strong foundation in your church. 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 
12 For
 as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that 
one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 
 13 For
 by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or 
Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink 
into one Spirit. 
 14 For the body is not one member, but many. 
 15 If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? 
 16 And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? 
 17 If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling? 
 18 But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. 
 19 And if they were all one member, where were the body? 
 20 But now are they many members, yet but one body. 
 21 And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. 
 22 Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: 
 23 And
 those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon 
these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more 
abundant comeliness. 
 24 For
 our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together,
 having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked. 
 25 That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. 
 26 And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. 
 27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 
 
<ul>
<li>By having harmonious relationship with each other.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>By loving and forgiving one another.</li>
</ul>
1 John. 4:17-21 
17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. 
 18 There
 is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear 
hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. 
 19 We love him, because he first loved us. 
 20 If
 a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he 
that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom 
he hath not seen? 
 21 And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. 
 Conclusion Strong foundation will stand despite problems and trials in our lives.

Building a Strong Foundation

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Anticipating the Lord's Return

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ANTICIPATING OUR LORD’S RETURN 1 Cor. 15:51-58,Matt. 24:1-12 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 51Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. 55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. Matthew 24: 1-12</div>
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1 And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. </div>
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3   And as He sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto Him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? 4   And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.  5   For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.   6   And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. 7   For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.   8   All these are the beginning of sorrows.  9   Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. 10   And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.  11   And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.  12   And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. INTRODUCTION When we look forward for His return, we are more likely to have biblical perspective on life. The spiritual principle is an eager anticipation of the Lord’s return keeps us living productively. I.There should be an excitement in anticipation for His return.</div>
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Ex. Blind beggar       Luke 18:35-43 B.  Excitement to see our saved love ones who passed away.  1 Tess. 4:16, Rev. 21:4 C. Excitement to live in the place where God prepared for us.          Jn. 14:1-2 D. What are the things that makes you excited? II. There should be restoration of broken fellowship with God. Ps.51:10-12 A. There should be restoration of broken fellowship with God. B. Forsaking of our known sins. III: There should be an anticipation for the accounting day. 2 Cor. 5:10 A. We should be reminded that it is a must to give an account for all God entrusted to us. B. We will give an account for our time, talents and money. C. We will also give an account for the blood of unsaved people especially for the blood of our unsaved love ones. Ezek. 3:17-21 IV. There should be watchfulness for our enemies. 1 Pet. 5:8 A. We should be vigilant on how our enemies attack us. B. It was being prophesied that if it were possible, they will deceive the very elect (saved). Matt. 24:24 Question</div>
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A Glance for Eternity

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A Glance for Eternity</div>
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- II Corinthians 4:18</div>
 
Introduction: 
Glance means momentary view. Let us view momentarily  our eternal future. 
 
1st Point: 
 
Glancing to our Eternity future will encourage us to this discouraging world. 
- II Timothy 3:1-7 - 
 
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<li>Our days are dangerous times.</li>
<li>This world is getting worst.</li>
<li>Crimes are worsening.</li>
<li>Corruptions are getting worst.</li>
<li>High price of commodities.</li>
<li>Immoralities are getting worst.</li>
<li>Drugs are very rampant worldwide.</li>
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2nd Point: 
 
Glancing to our Eternity future will encourage us that our labour is not in vain in the Lord. 
- II Corinthians 15:57-58 - 
The Lord is not slack concerning His promise. – II Peter 3:9 
When He promised it is true – Titus 1:2 
His challenge for us.- James 5:12 
 
3rd Point: 
 
Glancing to our Eternity future will set our affections on things above. 
- Colossians 3:2 - 
We invest heavenly investments. 
- Matthew 6:19-21 
 
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<li>Our times in serving the Lord is heavenly investments.</li>
<li>Our talents if it is being used is heavenly investment.</li>
<li>Our talents if it is being used is heavenly investment.</li>
<li>Our talents if it is being used is heavenly investment.</li>
<li>Our giving to the Lord is heavenly investments.</li>
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Conclusion: 
 
Eternity is true. If we really believe in Eternity, what are we doing now for our preparations for our life in heaven? We have a very limited time.   
 
 
 
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What Every Bible Believing Christian Church Should Be?</div>
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I Thess. 1:1-10</div>
 
1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. 
2 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 
3 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 
4 Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 
5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. 
6 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: 
7 So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. 
8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing. 
9 For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God; 
10 And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come. 
 
A Nursery For Spiritual Babies     
 I Thess. 2:8 – 
So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.  
 I Thess. 2:9 – 
For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God. 
 
II. A Family Circle With Love Prevailing. 
I Thess 3:12 - 
And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all [men], even as we [do] toward you 
 
III. A Sphere Of Divine Discipline  
I Thess 4:1- Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort [you] by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, [so] ye would abound more and more.  
 
I Thess. 4:2-3 - For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.  
For this is the will of God, [even] your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication 
 
I Thess. 4:4-5  That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God: 
 
I Thess. 4:6- That no [man] go beyond and defraud his brother in [any] matter: because that the Lord [is] the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified. 
 
I Thess. 4:7-8 For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit. 
 
IV. A Hospital For Spiritually Sick & Weak. 
I Thess. 5:14 
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all [men]. 
 
V. Center Of Gospel Testimony  
I Thess. 1:8 
For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing. 
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