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God Is Not a Swear Word Part 1

March 21, 2011
The Third Commandment forbids the use of God’s name as a swear word. But it’s more than just that. God’s name reveals His character, and to curse someone using God’s name is contrary to who He is.

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It bothers some people that God calls Himself “jealous.” Yet, He also describes Himself as merciful and just. These attributes give us a much better image of Him than any statue or picture.
March 18, 2011
Why does God forbid the making of images to use in worship? Because no image can show the majesty or the glory of God. Images only serve to limit God and bring Him down to our level.
March 17, 2011
God prohibits the making of an image to use as an object of worship. So, why do people do it? Do they need a reminder, or do they just find it hard to relate to an invisible God?
March 16, 2011
The second Commandment was given to prohibit false worship of the true God. How was this understood in Old and New Testament times, and how do we understand it today?
March 15, 2011
God’s first commandment is “You shall have no other gods before Me.” It’s a simple statement, but there were several reasons behind the command. What are these reasons?
March 14, 2011
God begins the Ten Commandments by stating who He is and what He has done for His people. Then He explains what our attitude toward Him should be.
March 11, 2011
Why did God give us the Ten Commandments? Was it only to restrain our outward actions? Or was it for more than that? And what should they mean to us personally?
March 10, 2011
If you were asked to list all of the Ten Commandments, could you do it? What are these Commandments, and why should we study them? What significance do they have in today’s world?
March 9, 2011
Being a “living sacrifice” to the Lord is more than an act of the will. It requires an inward transformation. How does this happen in the life of the believer?
March 8, 2011
In light of the dangers to our faith in today’s world, how do we find peace? Paul tells us that we need to become “living sacrifices.” But what does that mean?
March 7, 2011
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"Israel at War" Book
The brutal terror attacks Hamas carried out on Israel on October 7, 2023, set off a raging war and humanitarian crisis. Broaden your understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with this month’s resource from Connect with Skip Heitzig. Written from a series of messages Pastor Skip taught, his book Israel at War will help you pray effectively, dialogue intelligently, and act responsibly regarding Israel.

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Study through the Bible verse by verse. Host Skip Heitzig is senior pastor of Calvary Albuquerque, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

About Skip Heitzig

Skip Heitzig ministers to over 15,000 people as senior pastor of Calvary Albuquerque. He reaches out to thousands across the nation and throughout the world through his multimedia ministry. He is the author of several books including The Bible from 30,000 Feet, Defying Normal, You Can Understand the Book of Revelation, and How to Study the Bible and Enjoy It. He has also published over two dozen booklets in the Lifestyle series, covering aspects of Christian living. He serves on several boards, including Samaritan's Purse and Harvest.

Skip and his wife, Lenya, and son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Janaé, live in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Skip and Lenya are the proud grandparents of Seth Nathaniel and Kaydence Joy.

 

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