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When people are being taught a lie, there is nothing like the pure word of God to clear things up and make the enemy mad enough to torture and kill. Showing that he who controls the flow of information holds tightly to that power in the past just as much as the present, many faithful men died to make the scripture available to every man. The first half of this chapter documents how that played on in England during the 1500s. To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another Go to https://thehappyhomeschool.com/the-pilgrim-church-an-audiobook/ for a list of all chapters of A Pilgrim Church I have recorded.

In this letter, Paul explains what good works mean, gives examples of foundational good works, and warns about men who trick people into divisions based on the commandments of men. He tells Titus to contradict such men and sharply reprove them, so that they can be sound in the faith. Through it all, he reminds him of our eternal hope, which we are looking for. Read from the World English Bible. All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/reading-straight-through-pauls-letter-to-titus-with-some-discussion/ To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another

In this section of chapter ten, events in Geneva and France show how the distortions of human philosophy imposed over Biblical truth result in conflict and death for Protestant communities, both by those claiming Protestant authority and those determined to solidify the Roman Catholic political power base. To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another Go to https://thehappyhomeschool.com/the-pilgrim-church-an-audiobook/ for a list of all chapters of A Pilgrim Church I have recorded.

There were men in France making declarations against the Roman Catholic Church before Martin Luther's more famous declarations. There were also other church across parts of Europe that did not consider themselves part of the Roman system and thought it contrary to scripture. Some of them kept in touch. In some places the gospel had been neglected and forgotten, but evangelists were diligent in the face of much hardship. To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another Go to https://thehappyhomeschool.com/the-pilgrim-church-an-audiobook/ for a list of all chapters of A Pilgrim Church I have recorded.

There is no secret formula to get wisdom and understanding. And there are certain tests to help you determine if someone is wise. Scripture read from the World English Bible. All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/delving-into-proverbs-chapter-9-fellowship-summary-for-4-19-2026/ To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another

When you consider Paul's statement about our bodies being earthly tents, it makes you consider the Feast of Tabernacles differently, not simply as an ancient or Jewish feast, but as something that pertains to our lives and the promises we look forward to. All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/following-the-feast-of-tabernacles-through-the-bible/ To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another

In this last section of chapter nine, misunderstandings based on rumor and questionable characters are allowed to create division among Christians. Some decide to abstain from the Lord's Supper and even baptism to avoid conflict. And many continue to be killed for disagreeing with government or Roman Catholic approved religion. To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another Go to https://thehappyhomeschool.com/the-pilgrim-church-an-audiobook/ for a list of all chapters of A Pilgrim Church I have recorded.

Paul writes because he is concerned the relatively new Christians in Thessalonika will be discouraged due to their intense persecution. He compares what they are going through to the unbelieving Jews in Jerusalem killing Christ and the prophets, so we know it was serious. He draws a clear distinction between this persecution and the wrath of God, which the Thessalonian Christians can be sure they are delivered from. He also clears up some concerns about believers who have died, declaring that all believers in Jesus Christ, dead or alive, will be caught up to meet him in the air. Read from the World English Bible. All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/reading-straight-through-1-thessalonians-with-some-discussion/ To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another

In which I explain why thoughtful marking in your Bible is both fundamentally practical and fosters a deeper understanding of God's Word. All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/why-i-use-color-to-read-my-bible/ To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another

In this reading we learn more of the group in Münster who, while they were besieged, formed a very strange and unBiblical kingdom. The enemies of true Christians used this distortion to paint all Christians as vile. However, the author follows this up with some solid examples of Christian writings that prove otherwise. To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another Go to https://thehappyhomeschool.com/the-pilgrim-church-an-audiobook/ for a list of all chapters of A Pilgrim Church I have recorded.

Paul doesn't mince any words confronting those who try to compel the Galatians to follow the law. He even gives examples of publicly calling out Peter, plus saying the false brothers might as mutilate themselves further! There are some parts that people misunderstand about Israel and the church, but given Paul's plain speaking no hidden metaphors need to be read into the letter. Read from the World English Bible. All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/reading-straight-through-galatians-with-some-discussion/ To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another

We are supposed to purposefully wear God's mercy, truth, wisdom, and discretion around our necks like an ornament. What should this metaphor look like as we apply it to our daily lives and decisions? Read from the World English Bible. All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/delving-into-proverbs-chapter-3-fellowship-summary-for-1-4-2026/ To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another

There is a particular category of rich people that James gives a strong warning to in this section, but at the same time, he counsels the church to be patient. The Lord is coming. Followers of Jesus Christ should establish their hearts on that fact. Read from the World English Bible. All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/reading-james-chapter-5-with-discussion/ To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another

It is sobering to realize that James is talking to those with the Spirit dwelling in them when he says there are wars among them. However, it is all in order to point them toward drawing near to God and praying with submission. We cannot have a friendship with the worldly system while we do this. Read from the World English Bible. All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/reading-james-chapter-4-with-discussion/ To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another

What if you knew that as soon as you repented and believed on Jesus Christ you were at great risk of death? What if you knew they would take your children from you and give all your worldly goods to do great harm to other believers? These are the intense circumstances of many true Christians in the mid 1500's. Cruelty done by those in power who themselves claimed the name of Christian, but only for their own authority or safety from persecution. All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. All scriptures mentioned are listed on the blog post. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/the-pilgrim-church-an-audiobook-chapter-9-part-two/ To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another