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Religious Spirit

Rest for They that Labor and are Heavy Laden

by Patrick Oben
labor and heavy laden showing a man carrying a cupboard on his back

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28 ESV) Jesus extends a graceful invitation to those whose faces are covered with …

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What I Call “Christian Religion”

by Patrick Oben
christian religion showing a woman and child in church

Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away(2 Timothy 3:5 KJV)  I use the phrase Christian religion to refer to an abnormal state in which true Christians engage …

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Beware of the religious spirit of the Pharisee

by Patrick Oben
pharisee publican showing a priest 's hands and a cross

Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican (Luke 18:10, KJV) Jesus told His disciples an interesting parable to explain  …

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One of the worst prayer requests in the Bible

by Patrick Oben
worst prayer requests showing a man sitting alone

When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord (Luke 5:8, KJV) We have all had …

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Not by works of righteousness which we have done

by Patrick Oben
not by works of rightness that we have done

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost (Titus 3:5, …

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Why Trouble Ye the Woman?

by Patrick Oben
why trouble ye the woman showing a woman holding her head

When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me (Matthew 26:10 KJV) A woman walked up to …

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When Religion Erodes Our Relationship with God

by Patrick Oben
the religious spirit showing a cross

And thou Beth-lehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people …

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The Religious Spirit Hardens the Heart

by Patrick Oben
Religious spirit showing a church building

And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus (Lk. 6:11 KJV) Jesus met a man who had a paralyzed arm and …

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Patrick Oben Ministries Inc is the teaching ministry of Dr. Patrick Oben based in Ankeny, Iowa. Our singular purpose is to build the Body of Christ by the wisdom and power of the Word of God through the Holy Spirit.

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