Philistines were never included in this list of Canaanite people. They came from somewhere else.
“The Lost History of Christianity”
Though I am not an historian by trade, I consider this book a must-read for every Christian. Oneness in Christ is a precious unity that is easily lost when current divisions are considered insurmountable.
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Ashdod
The Philistines had five great city-states, each with their own king: Ashkelon was the only port city. Gaza was Philistiaโs southernmost city-state, Ashdod to the north was a bit further inland, and even more inland was Ekron, known for its olive oil export, then Gath was to its south.
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Revelation 2: Pergamos, Turn Back
Jesus warned the assembly in Pergamos, Therefore, repent: but if not, I am coming to you quickly, and I will do battle with them with the sword in My mouth.
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Revelation 2: Pergamos
if the Ephesian Christians had subtly replaced their love for God and each other with a love for righteousness and right doctrine, the Pergamenian Christians had subtly allowed the erosion of right doctrine in their own midst, while they still held to their faith and trust in Christ.
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“The Cloud of Unknowing”
The Cloud of Unknowing drew me because it holds answers to the questions I have been asking God: How can I know You more? What is next for me, especially as a middle-aged woman?
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Isaiah 8: Sanctuary Versus Snare
Jerusalem. The city that should be the safest sanctuary will instead become the snare. How? All a matter of perspective. #GentleWaterorGreatRiver #SanctuaryorSnare #LightorDarkness
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Isaiah 8: The Truth Will Out
If you and I will trust God, the Lord will be with us through it all, upholding, sustaining, comforting, equipping, and finally, in the end, bring us home to God.
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Revelation 2: Smyrna, Going Deeper
Some have wondered if the แผฮณฮณฮตฮปฮฟฯ | angelos (which means messenger) of Smyrna might have been the Apostle Johnโs disciple Polycarp.
