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BIBLE TEACHING
Jul 10, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
Discerning God’s particular call is not the first thing in the Christian life. Responding to His general call is 1st. Receive Jesus as your Savior, etc. Then we learn more of God’s general call for us. 1. Make disciples 2. Be filled with the Holy Spirit We need to...
Jul 11, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
1:1-3 INTRODUCTION Author: Luke, writer of the Gospel of Luke, and also of Acts. Gentile physician and perhaps a slave. Former account: Gospel of Luke. Recipient: Theophilus, “lover of God.” Time written: approx. 63-70 A.D. 30-37 years after death and resurrection of...
Jul 11, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
1:1-3 INTRODUCTION Author: Luke, writer of the Gospel of Luke, and also of Acts. Gentile physician and perhaps a slave. Former account: Gospel of Luke. Recipient: Theophilus, “lover of God.” Time written: approx. 63-70 A.D. 30-37 years after death and resurrection of...
Jul 10, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
2 Timothy 2:1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Be strong- endunamoō- en-doo-nam-o'-o- to empower:—enable, (increase in) strength (-en), be (make) strong, to receive strength. Acts 14:26 26From there they sailed to Antioch, where...
Sep 19, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. Jesus- The Person Of John’s Message A. The Message Of Jesus- 1That which was from the beginning… 1. That phrase “from the beginning” is used 9 times in 8 verses. 2. 8 times, it speaks of “from the beginning of the ministry of Jesus”. a. 1:1; 2:7; 2:13; 2:14; 2:24;...
Sep 20, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. Fellowship With God A. The Nature Of God V. 5 1. God is light- John speaks metaphorically of the nature of God. 2. Light-purity, holiness. (metaphor) One can’t have fellowship w/physical light 3. No darkness- none at all. a. James 1 :17 Every good gift & every...
Sep 25, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. Encouragement To Not Sin V. 1a A. John’s Attitude Towards Them 1. 1My little children- Jesus used this same phrase with the disciples. 2. John warns and instructs them as a loving father. 3. Christians need to correct and exhort one another with love. (See 2 Cor....
Sep 29, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
Ray Stedman- The curse of the church has always been immature Christians, Christians who never grow up, Christians who cease their progress soon after beginning the Christian life. It reminds one of that familiar story of the little boy who fell out of bed. When his...
Sep 29, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. Love Versus Lust A. We Have A Choice 1. V. 15 “Do not love…”. Literally- “Stop loving the world”. a. We are told to choose to “not love” the world. b. We have a choice & the ability to either love or not love the world. c. A Christian may say, “I can’t help but...
Oct 3, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. Antichrist & Antichrists A. The Last Hour V. 18 1. It is the last hour- definite article “the” not in the Greek. 2. Describes a time period with certain characteristics. a. That time period leading up to the return of Jesus Christ. b. Last hour- As in…the final...
Sep 27, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. The Evidence Of Knowing God A. Obedience To God’s Word 1. Concern For And Love Of God’s Truth V. 3 a. Now by this we know- this is a particular evidence of knowing God b. Know- ginosko- to have experiential knowledge. c. Keeping the commandments of God is evidence...
Apr 22, 2024 | 1 John, New Testament
I. The Evidence Of Knowing God A. Obedience To God’s Word 1. Concern For And Love Of God’s Truth V. 3 a. Now by this we know- this is a particular evidence of knowing God b. Know- ginosko- to have experiential knowledge. c. Keeping the commandments of God is evidence...
Oct 3, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
1Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! (and such we are NASB; And that is what we are! NIV) Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. We are called to “behold” what manner of love...
Oct 5, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. Two People Groups V. 10 A. Children Of God 1. Children- teknon- “born ones”. Speaks of source, origin, and resemblance. 2. Christians, because of the new birth by the Holy Spirit, have God as their source and origin for life. The “seed” of Jesus is within them....
Oct 4, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
Brenda Roberts, a preschool teacher in Stone Mountain, GA was reading the story of Jesus' birth to her preschool class one morning. As she was reading she stopped for a moment to see if they understood. "What do we call the three wise men?" She asked. A bright...
Oct 5, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. Don’t Believe Everything, But Be Discerning V. 1-3 A. Don’t Believe Every Spirit 1. Do not believe every spirit- Literally, stop believing every spirit. (Visiting teachers) 2. There always have been and will continue to be false prophets, false teachers, false...
Oct 5, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. The Love Of God-A Family Resemblance A. Those Who Know God V. 7 1. Guzik- The Greek sentence begins in a striking way…“those who are loved, let us love.” 2. He says that they were born of God; born again; born ones of God. 3. If a person is born again, they know...
Oct 5, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. Loving My Brother/Sister A. Who is My Brother? V. 1 1. 5:1 answers a question that might arise from 4:20, 21 2. My “brothers and sisters” and those that believe that Jesus is the Christ. a. Christ- Messiah, savior, the One sent from God who brings salvation b. Not...
Oct 10, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
What if you really believed that God heard your prayers and would answer them? 1. Would you worry less, and have a more peaceful and joyful heart? 2. Would you have more faith to pray, & would your prayers be deeper and “bigger”? 3. Would you stop feeling...
Oct 11, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. Two Kinds Of Sin A. Sin Not Leading To Death Vs. 16a, 17 1. A “brother”- John is speaking of Christians in both cases re. life or death 2. We need to pray for Christians who are sinning a. James 5:19, 20 19 Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and...
Oct 6, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. Love For God V. 3 A. Shown By Obedience 1. Compare/contrast with 1 John 1:6 a. John 14:15 If you love Me, keep My commandments. 2. Loving God means that one will consciously try to walk in consistent obedience. 3. Conscious, consistent disobedience is inconsistent...
Oct 6, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
The early church faced the challenge of the teaching of the Gnostics, who denied the humanity of Jesus. John writes to confirm their faith in the physicality of Christ, & that their faith was sure. There are many today that are more dedicated to asking questions...
Apr 4, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. History & Greeting A. Background 1. Paul founded the church in Corinth. He spent 18 months there, was their spiritual father. 2. Over the years, the church struggled in many ways: division & cliques, immorality, etc. 3. Self-appointed apostles followed...
Apr 4, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Paul’s Relationship With The Corinthians A. History 1. It seems that Paul wrote four letters to the Corinthians. 2. One prior to 1 Cor., then 1 Cor. One prior to 2 Cor., and then 2 Cor. B. He Had Intended On Visiting Them. 1. See 1 Corinthians 16:1-17. Paul wanted...
May 3, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Paul’s Appeal To The Corinthians A. Paul Desired To Be Gentle With Them Vs. 1, 2 1. V. 1 Paul compared his involvement with the Corinthians to how Jesus treated people. a. Paul desired to have the same meekness and gentleness that Jesus had. He pleaded. b. Jesus...
Apr 11, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Paul’s Holy Jealousy For The Church A. Paul’s Spiritual Fatherhood Over Them Vs. 1, 2 1. V. 1- The false apostles often boasted in themselves, and the Corinthians listened to them. a. Paul sarcastically asks the Corinthians for the same opportunity. b. They boasted...
Apr 11, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Paul’s Reluctant Boasting A. Boasting Of Super Apostles 1. The Judaizers/False Apostles boasted about their “letters of commendation.” 2 Cor. 3:1 2. They loved the praise and recognition of men. B. Paul Had Legitimate Reason To Boast-Visions From God 1. Paul had...
Apr 12, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. What The Corinthians Lacked A. Lack Of Commendation Of Paul Vs. 11-13 1. V. 11- Paul tells them that they should have commended him. a. Paul felt foolish telling them that. He never wanted to promote himself. b. Remember: If Paul is discredited, then his message...
Apr 12, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Paul’s Visits To Corinth Vs. 1-4 A. Paul’s First Two Visits 1. First visit- He stayed 18 months & founded the church. Acts 18:11 2. Second visit- A brief and painful visit, between the writing of 1 & 2 Corinthians. a. There was such tension between he &...
Apr 5, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Forgiveness (Review) A. Readiness To Forgive 1. Luke 23:34 “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” a. Jesus prayed for them while hanging on the cross b. Jesus prayed that some day they would be forgiven 2. Jesus’ readiness to forgive them a....
Apr 5, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Paul’s Continued Explanation Re. His Choices Vs. 12, 13 A. The Physical Situation 1. After visiting the Corinthians, Paul departed for Troas, and then Macedonia. 2. The visit in Corinth had gone badly. Paul previously wanted to return there, but didn’t. 3. He...
Apr 5, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Paul’s Proof Of Ministry Vs.1-6a A. History- Letters Of Recommendation V. 1 1. Letters of recommendation were common in the first century. 2. Many apostles/evangelists/teachers were itinerant, traveling from region to region. 3. It was normal for local churches to...
Apr 6, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Those With Spiritual Blindness A. Those Who Are Spiritually Blind Vs. 3, 4 1. V. 3 - The false apostles that opposed Paul were spiritually blind. a. Paul sought to speak with plainness and boldness of speech, but they could not see the glory of the gospel message....
Apr 10, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Understanding Mortality Vs. 1-8 A. Mortality Is Passing Vs. 1-5 1. V. 1 - The ministry calling for Paul was a high and costly. Broken body; broken heart. a. For we know - It required much from him. Paul needed to be able to say that he knew. i. Paul was sure of his...
Apr 11, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
Ambassadors represent their home country while working and living in the country to which they’ve been appointed. For U.S. Ambassadors, government experience and a familiarity with your country’s policies are two of the most important requirements; ability to adapt to...
Apr 10, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. There Are Two Judgments A. Great White Throne Judgment Revelation 20:11-15 1. Revelation 20:11-15 11Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. 12...
Apr 11, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. The Ambassador’s Plea Vs. 1, 2 A. Don’t Receive God’s Grace In Vain V. 1 1. Read 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 This sets the context for chapter 6. a. Ambassadors for Christ reach out to non-Christians, but also to Christians. b. The main thrust of 5:18-21 is that Paul was...
Apr 11, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Why & How We Cleanse Ourselves A. Why We Cleanse Ourselves V. 1a 1. The Corinthians had joined themselves to false teachers. a. They had allowed these people to steal their hearts and affections. b. They had compromised their walk with God. c. They had begun to...
Apr 11, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Inviting Sinful Brothers Back Into Relationship A. Paul Defended Himself Vs. 2, 3 1. The cause of their damaged relationship was them being yoked to unbelievers. (6:12) 2. V. 2- Paul was able to speak to them with a clear conscience. a. We have wronged no one-...
Apr 11, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Background A. Paul Was Gathering An Offering That Had Been Pledged 1. A large part of Paul’s work during his 3rd missionary journey was receiving a “relief offering” for the poor Christians in Judea. 2. Paul had more than just physical blessings in mind. 3. He saw...
Apr 11, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
Last week- 1. Giving is a grace. A spiritual gift that God imparts to His people. A willingness to give. 8:1 2. Giving can be done even when one is in need himself. 8:2 3. Giving is to share in the blessing of others. 8:4 4. The Corinthians abounded in many of the so...
Apr 11, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Grace Giving (8:1) Provokes Others To Give Vs. 1, 2 A. The Willingness Of The Corinthians 1. Paul bragged about them in a holy fashion. 2. The Corinthians did not plan to give in order to gain the admiration of men. 3. But their willingness to give was noticed as a...
Oct 17, 2023 | 2 John, New Testament
I. Opening Greeting Vs. 1-3 A. The Author & The Recipient V. 1a 1. The Elder- John speaks of himself 2. The elect lady and her children- Either a Christian woman, or a church. a. New Testament writers often spoke of the church in terms of a bride. b. 2 Corinthians...
Oct 17, 2023 | 3 John, New Testament
I. Gaius: A Prosperous Christian A. Beloved V. 1 1. Beloved- Called beloved four times, vs. 1, 2, 5, 11. Much loved by the church. 2. Wouldn’t it be great if you were called “beloved”, because you were so loved by every Christian that knew you? B. Spiritually Healthy...
Apr 9, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
I. Parable Of The Unjust Steward-Luke 16:1-13 A. Stewards Must Give An Account For Their Actions Vs. 1, 2 1. Stewards were managers over someone else’s property. 2. The steward in this story was unfaithful . He mismanaged his master’s property. 3. Sometimes there were...
Jun 20, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
1:1-3 INTRODUCTION Author: Luke, writer of the Gospel of Luke, and also of Acts. Gentile physician and perhaps a slave. Former account: Gospel of Luke. Recipient: Theophilus, “lover of God.” Time written: approx. 63-70 A.D. 30-37 years after death and resurrection of...
Jul 11, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
1:4-6 They seem to be thinking that the “Promise of the Father” was the coming Kingdom. They weren’t wrong in expecting the Kingdom of God, for Jesus had spoken much about it. Jesus didn’t rebuke them for asking about the coming Kingdom of God. The O.T. prophets had...
Jul 11, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
1:4-6 They seem to be thinking that the “Promise of the Father” was the coming Kingdom. They weren’t wrong in expecting the Kingdom of God, for Jesus had spoken much about it. Jesus didn’t rebuke them for asking about the coming Kingdom of God. The O.T. prophets had...
Jul 25, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. The Gentiles-Non Jews A. Polytheistic B. Generally Immoral C. Hated, Avoided By Jews II. Cornelius-Different A. Secular Life 10:1 1. Centurion- ruled over 100 men 2. Description- a. Legion- 6000 soldiers b. Regiment- 600 soldiers c. Centurions-Master sergeants:...
Jul 25, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. No Partiality V. 34 A. Jesus’ View Of Humanity 1. No Partiality- KJV- “No respecter of persons” 2. Mankind’s tendency- accept or reject people based upon our cultural, physical, intellectual, or emotional standards. 3. Not how God sees humanity. 4. Luke 16:14,15...
Jul 25, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. The Work Of The H.S. In Cornelius’ Life A. Pre-Salvation 1. Cornelius- not the same circumstance for everyone a. Gentile, Roman, soldier. Respectable, powerful, influential. b. Lived and served under a powerful, but idolatrous nation c. Dissatisfied with idolatry...
Jul 19, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
2:14,15 There was confusion about what was happening with God’s people. There was confusion about what God was doing. There is often still confusion about what God is doing among people. Confusion among God’s people or about God is best clarified by God’s word. 2:16...
Jul 22, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
QUESTION: How does someone become great at what they do? ANSWER: By focusing on that one thing. Christian F. Hebbel- “Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.” The early church lived simply before God. They loved God and people sincerely....
Jul 10, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. The Event A. Foretold In The O.T. 1. Acts 2:16-18 quotes Joel 2:28-32 2. Ezekiel 36:26-28 26I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 27I will put My Spirit within...
Jul 22, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
2:14,15 There was confusion about what was happening with God’s people. There was confusion about what God was doing. There is often still confusion about what God is doing among people. Confusion among God’s people or about God is best clarified by God’s word. 2:16...
Jul 22, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. Comes Via Baptism (Filling) Of Holy Spirit A. Spoken Of By John The Baptist 1. John 1:29-33 2. Jesus is the Baptizer 3. The element of the Holy Spirit B. Spoken Of By Jesus 1. John 7:37-39 Speaks of the overflowing experience 2. John 20:22 Speaks of conversion,...
Jul 11, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
QUESTION: How does someone become great at what they do? ANSWER: By focusing on that one thing. Christian F. Hebbel- “Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.” The early church lived simply before God. They loved God and people sincerely....
Jul 11, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. Continued Steadfastly V. 42 A. Continued Steadfastly- proskartereo - to adhere to one; to persevere and not to faint; to show one's self courageous: – to "hold on to" something. Here, it’s a "continuous" sense of "holding on". See also Acts 1:14; 2:46; 6:4 B. How...
Jul 10, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. Paul’s View Of His Own Life A. A Bondslave Of Jesus 1. Paul considered himself tied to Jesus, and to the will of Jesus V. 22 2. Paul, a doulos…from the word deo-to tie or bind Romans 1:1 Paul, a bondservant (doulos)of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle,...
Jul 22, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. The Lame Man A. Lifetime Of Lameness 2And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb 1. Never walked a day in his life 2. No reference point regarding walking, running, even standing. 3. Worse than previously walking and then losing that ability. B. Dependent Upon...
Jul 22, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. What People Ask For Acts 3:1 Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer the ninth hour. Acts 3:2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask...
Jul 22, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
Acts 3:1 Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. Acts 3:2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who...
Jul 22, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. What People Ask For Acts 3:1 Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer the ninth hour. Acts 3:2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask...
Jul 22, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. God Wants To Do Great Things v.11 God wants to do things that will cause people to be greatly amazed. This involves Christians stepping out in faith as we perceive God leading us. It could be… 1. Miraculous healing 2. Bold witnessing 3. Step of faith- “ventures of...
Jul 22, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. The Truth About Jesus A. Glorified Via Resurrection vs. 13a,15b 1. Resurrection of Jesus from the dead proves who he was. 2. Jesus said His resurrection would be a sign of authenticity of who He was. 3. John 14:6 I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one...
Jul 22, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. Creation A. God’s Design & Desire 1. Order From Disorder Gen. 1:1-5 2. God’s Provision For Man Gen. 1:27-29 3. God & Man In Fellowship Gen. 2:8,9,15; 3:8 B. Man’s Disobedience 1. God’s One Law Gen. 2:16,17 2. Man’s Disobedience Gen. 3:1-7 C. Consequence Of...
Jul 22, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. Creation A. God’s Design & Desire 1. Order From Disorder Gen. 1:1-5 2. God’s Provision For Man Gen. 1:27-29 3. God & Man In Fellowship Gen. 2:8,9,15; 3:8 B. Man’s Disobedience 1. God’s One Law Gen. 2:16,17 2. Man’s Disobedience Gen. 3:1-7 C. Consequence Of...
Jul 22, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
1Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them, This is the Temple police force. They kept order around the Temple area, and (probably) were in league and sympathetic with the Sadducees. 2being greatly...
Jul 24, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
1Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them, This is the Temple police force. They kept order around the Temple area, and (probably) were in league and sympathetic with the Sadducees. 2being greatly...
Jul 24, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. The Believers A. Spoke The Word Of God Verses 1a, 20 1. Their message was from God, not man. 2. 1 Co. 2:1-5 3. They spoke about that which they had experienced. 4. Christians today experience the presence and indwelling of Jesus Christ. B. Salvation Came Through...
Jul 23, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. Companionship V.23, 24a A. Who Do You Run To? V. 23 1. “Companion”, (NKJV) “company”, (KJV) “back to their own people” (NIV) idios- pertaining to self, one's own; private or separate John 13:1 “…when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart,… having...
Jul 23, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. Unity V. 32a A. All Christians Are United In Christ 1. Similar to human body; diverse, yet unified 2. 1 Cor. 12:12,13a B. Keep The Unity 1. Recognize the truth of unity 2. Keep the spirit of unity 3. Motivated by truth, not emotion 4. Turn to Ephesians 4:1-3 a....
Jul 23, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. Unity II. Mutual Care III. Witness 32Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. 33And with great power the apostles gave witness...
Jul 24, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. Hypocrisy A. Definition 1. Hypocrisy- From G5271; acting under a feigned part; deceit. 2. Hypocrite- G5273; an actor under an assumed character (stage player). 3. Turn to Matthew 7:1-5 4. One who pretends to be something that he is not. a. Pretends to be holy, but...
Jul 24, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. Being Persuaded To Obey Man A. A Definition 1. G 3982. peitho, pi'-tho- to persuade to obey a. to convince by argument, whether true or false b. to pacify or conciliate, to gain by acts of kindness c. assure, make friend B. Examples 2. Mat 27:20 But the chief...
Jul 25, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. The Church A. An Organism, Not A Machine 1. Machines- a. No natural (upward) change b. No spontaneity (except when they break down) c. Operate routinely, as they are designed to do. 2. Human Body- Not A Machine a. Many changes throughout life b. We are more than...
Jul 25, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. Stephen A. Background 1. Hellenist Jew who had become a Christian 2. A Jewish Christian w/a Greek background Probably read from the Septuagint, a Greek Translation of the Old Testament. 3. Maybe recently moved to Israel, maybe 1st or 2nd generation in Israel. 4....
Jul 25, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. Accusations Against Stephen Read 6:8-15 A. Blasphemous Words 1. Against Moses 6:11 2. Against God 6:11 3. Against The Temple 6:13 4. Against The Law Of Moses 6:13 a. Sabbath keeping b. Circumcision c. Worship @ Temple B. Change Our Way Of Worship 1. Jesus To...
Jul 25, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. Persecution A. What Persecution Is 1. Strong’s- to make to run or flee, drive away; to trouble, molest, or harass. 2. 8:4: “made havoc” “…wild animal tearing meat.” Saul took pleasure in it. 3. Christian persecution- Dislike or hatred of a Christian b/c of faith in...
Jul 25, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. The Samaritans A. Before Conversion 1. Spiritually Deceived By Simon- a. Astonished and attracted to magical arts. b. Believed Simon the Sorcerer was from God. 2. Some Were Demon Possessed 3. Some Physically Infirm 4. People’s Condition Apart From Jesus- Acts 26:18...
Jul 25, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. God Reaches Out To The One A. God’s Call: Not Always Logical V. 26 1. Previously, Philip was ministering in a great revival in Samaria. 2. Peter & John arrived, people being healed, delivered, filled w/H.S. 3. Tendency would be to want to stay there, where the...
Jul 25, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. The Gospel 8:5-8 A. For All People 8:5 1. Jesus had visited Samaria in John 4. A woman there had received Jesus as her savior, and many people heard about Jesus in Samaria. 2. Philip’s travel to Samaria was uncharacteristic for a Jew, for Jews normally had nothing...
Jul 25, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. Saul’s Sinful Condition Prior To Conversion A. Saul Persecuted Christians Vs. 1, 2 1. Received letters from High Priest to arrest Christians. 2. “Breathing threats & murder…” Panting; “desperately and incessantly bent” 3. See also Acts 8:3-raged liked a wild...
Jul 25, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. God Knows About Our Past A. Saul’s Past Vs. 13, 14 1. V.13- “…heard from many…”. Saul’s wickedness-well known. 2. V.13- “…how much harm he has done. Literally- evil: troublesome, injurious, pernicious, destructive. 3. V.14- bind- to chain, imprison, to put under...
Jul 25, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. Vessel- Merriam Webster Dictionary A. “A Container For Holding Something” 1. Some vessels used for permanent storage, i.e. an urn. 2. Most vessels hold something that is intended to be poured out later. B. “A Person Into Whom Some Quality Is Infused” 1. A child of...
Jul 25, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. A Season Of Peace A. Saul’s Persecution Ends 1. Saul’s Recent History a. Acts 7:57-8:2 Agreeing w/and voting for the death of Stephen b. Acts 8:3; 9:1,2 Saul hunts for Christians 2. Saul’s Conversion To Christianity Acts 9 3. Saul Preaches Christ Acts 9:20-22 4....
Jul 25, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
I. Good Works-Blessing To Others A. Miraculous Works Thru Jesus & His Followers 1. Healings- lame, withered hands, blind, leprosy, fevers, hemorrhages. 2. Dead Raised 3. Demons cast out of people 4. People received tremendous blessings from these miraculous good...
Jul 11, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
1:12 Sabbath day’s journey- the distance determined by Jewish religious leaders to be allowable for traveling on the Sabbath. The Sabbath was a day of rest for the Jews, and so they determined what was or wasn’t an allowable distance to travel. They returned to...
Jul 11, 2024 | Acts, New Testament
1:12 Sabbath day’s journey- the distance determined by Jewish religious leaders to be allowable for traveling on the Sabbath. The Sabbath was a day of rest for the Jews, and so they determined what was or wasn’t an allowable distance to travel. They returned to...
Mar 28, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I. Introduction Vs. 1-3 We give thanks- to be grateful, feel thankful, to give thanks. QUESTION- What stirred Paul’s heart to thankful prayers, even though he was in jail? ANSWER- The true signs of conversion & fruitfulness among the Colossians. II. The Signs Of...
Mar 28, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I Delivered & Conveyed V. 13 A.Delivered 1. Delivered- to draw to one's self, to rescue, to deliver. Rescue by a sovereign power. a. Delivered us from the power of sin. i. Unsaved man (not indwelt w/ Holy Spirit) has only his own power to resist sin ii. Christian...
Mar 28, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
Charles Wesley, “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” “Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see, hail the Incarnate Deity, Please as man with men to dwell, Jesus our Emmanuel”… Ray Stedman- The Colossians were in danger…of losing a proper sense of the profound power and eminence of...
Mar 28, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I. The Deity Of Christ The Reconciler V. 19a A. The Heresy At Colossae 1. Remember that Paul was not writing random thoughts to these Christians 2. Some degree of wrong teaching was in the church; Paul was correcting it. 3. The Colossians heresy seems to have been as...
Mar 28, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I.The Suffering Of Paul’s Ministry A.He Rejoiced In His Suffering V. 24a 1. It wasn’t a case of Paul enjoying pain for pain’s sake. 2. He was able to rejoice in pain because he was benefiting others. 3. We experience joy when we sacrifice & suffer for others but...
Mar 28, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
Every Christian has Jesus as their personal Savior & Redeemer, dwelling within them, and bringing them internal, personalized hope for a glorious eternity with Him. Nothing else and no one else is needed for that salvation and that hope. I. The Theological...
Mar 28, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I. How To Pray For An Unbeliever A. Considerations 1. We often pray for the welfare of unbelievers, i.e., “heal them of their illness”, “provide a job for them”, etc. Not wrong, but certainly not enough. More is needed. 2. We sometimes pray that people would act like...
Mar 29, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
1For I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, 2that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of...
Mar 29, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I. Paul’s Desire For These Christians A. Paul Felt An Internal Conflict For Them V. 1 1. Paul had a great concern for these people whom he had never met. See also 4:16 a. Conflict- agon, from agōnizomai. We get the word agonize. b. Paul agonized over their spiritual...
Mar 29, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I. How One Is Complete In Christ A. Not Our Human Efforts, But His Finished Work V. 11 1. Most of the Colossian male believers were uncircumcised physically. a. False teachers were telling them they needed this for a higher degree of spirituality. b. That dietary...
Mar 29, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I. The Setting At Colossae A. False Teaching 1. V. 4 - spiritual deception. What you believe determines how you will live. 2. V. 8 - being cheated. To lead away from truth. 3. Vs.-16, 21 - being wrongly judged. Legalism regarding food & special holy days. 4. V. 18...
Mar 29, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I. Legalism Vs. 16, 17 A. Why They Didn’t Need Legalism 1. V. 16 is a summary verse that looks back to what has been said. “So….” 2. Vs. 6 & 7 - You started right with Jesus…don’t deviate but go deeper. 3. Vs. 9 & 10 - Jesus is God, over all, and you are...
Mar 29, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. If you were raised then… Speaks of a fulfilled condition. Paul is going to exhort them to godly living. But he speaks to them as Christians....
Mar 30, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I. Our Past Vs. 3a, 1a A. The Old Man Is Dead V.3a 1.3For you died- The Christian is one who is dead to an old life, & yet still dying; one who is born again, & yet still finding new life; saved, & yet being saved; changed, yet being changed. B.You Were...
Mar 31, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
Paul moves from general truths about Christians to specific applications. Colossians 3:1-17 speaks of the changes that have taken place in the Christian. Notice the words and phrases that speak of a change of identity, change of life, change of heart. The Christian...
Mar 30, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I. Put Off Sinful Living A. That Is Not Who We Are Any Longer 1. Sin Brings God’s Wrath Upon The Unsaved V. 6 a. The things found in V.5 cause a person to be deserving of God’s judgment b. Wrath- orge- anger, the natural disposition, temper, agitation of the...
Mar 31, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
V. 1- equal — that is, as the slaves owe their duties to you, so you equally owe to them your duties as masters. Ephesians 6:5-9 5 Bondservants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to...
Mar 31, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
Colossians 4:12, 13a Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. 13For I bear him witness that he has a great zeal for you, Epaphras-...
Mar 31, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I. Praying Well A. How We Ought To Pray Vs. 2, 12a 1. In Colossians 1:3, Paul proclaimed that he always prayed for them. 2. In Colossians 1:9, Paul said that he did not cease to pray for them. 3. Those verses reminded me of a pastor friend that I have never met face...
Mar 31, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I. How They Were Known A. Favorable 1. Vs. 7, 8- Tychicus- “Best Supporting Servant” a. It seems that the Colossians did not know Tychicus, and so Paul introduces him to them through this letter. Tychicus is highly esteemed by Paul. i. Probably the courier of this...
Jun 28, 2023 | New Testament
I. Gentiles (los que no son salvos, los que no asisten a la iglesia y los que no son religiosos) Vs. 11, 12 A. Los judíos 1. Dios habló primero a los judíos. a. Abraham- llamado a ser usado por Dios, de una familia de adoradores de ídolos. b. Isaac- hijo de Abraham...
Jun 28, 2023 | New Testament
I. El logro de la cruz Vs. 14, 15 A. Un nuevo hombre 1. El texto habla de la diferencia cultural y espiritual entre judíos y gentiles. 2. Los versículos 11-13 hablan del contraste entre judíos y gentiles. 3. Añadan el gran odio que los judíos tenían hacia los gentiles...
Jun 28, 2023 | New Testament
I. Solo dos opciones para la vida A. El mundo dice que tenemos muchas opciones 1. Muchas opciones religiosas, todas las cuales conducen a la verdad y a lo “correcto”. a. Un estudio actual dice que hay 19 grandes religiones mundiales que se subdividen en un total de...
Jun 28, 2023 | New Testament
I. Aspectos negativos a superar A. Prisión V. 1 1. Pablo escribió esta carta desde la celda de una cárcel en Roma. 2. Había sido encarcelado por Roma a instancias del líder judío de Israel. 3. Pablo había recibido la responsabilidad de predicar a Cristo a los...
Jun 28, 2023 | New Testament
I. La vida cristiana incluye fortalecimiento interior A. El evangelio había llegado a los gentiles V. 14 1. El 3:14 es una continuación de lo que Pablo comenzó en el 3:1 2. Pablo había sido llamado a predicar a los gentiles. 3. Habían recibido el perdón de Dios. Los...
Jun 28, 2023 | New Testament
Martin Lloyd Jones- Martin Lloyd Jones- Estamos aquí cara a cara con las alturas más elevadas de la vida cristiana y por lo que es posible para nosotros como personas cristianas. Por lo tanto, no es una porción fácil de las Escrituras. Pero no hay nada más glorioso....
Jun 28, 2023 | New Testament
I. Nuestro fundamento…a fin de que, arraigados y cimentados en amor, A. Lo que Pablo no dice 1. Arraigado y cimentado en la asistencia a la iglesia (aunque eso es bueno e importante). 2. Arraigado y cimentado en esforzarse más (aunque el esfuerzo es necesario en una...
Jun 29, 2023 | New Testament
El capítulo 4 inicia la segunda sección de Efesios. Sección 1- doctrina. Capítulos 1-3. Sección 2- aplicación. Capítulos 4-6. Importancia de entender la doctrina antes de aplicarla a nuestras vidas. Es incorrecto enfatizar el comportamiento cristiano antes de entender...
Jun 30, 2023 | New Testament
I. Mentir A. Deséchala V. 25a 1. Por todo lo que Cristo había hecho en ellos... “Por lo cual, desechando la mentira…”. 2. Siempre se nos exhorta a responder a la bondad de Dios para con nosotros. 3. Dado que Él ha hecho tanto en ti y planea hacer mucho más, “por lo...
Jul 5, 2023 | New Testament
Ten en cuenta el contexto general de esta carta. Estos pensamientos no son aislados, sino una extensión de lo que Pablo dijo que Dios estaba haciendo en ellos. Véase especialmente Efesios 4:1 y 4:24. I. Robar, Trabajar, Dar V. 28 A. El mandamiento negativo: “No hurtes...
Jul 6, 2023 | New Testament
I. El Espíritu Santo A. ¿Quién es el Espíritu Santo? 1. No es una esencia o una fuerza, sino una persona. a. No se puede contristar a una esencia o a una fuerza, solo a una persona. b. Se le mintió al Espíritu Santo en Hechos 5. No se le puede mentir a una esencia....
Jul 6, 2023 | New Testament
I. Actitudes y comportamientos pecaminosos V. 31 A. Amargura- una raíz amarga, que por lo tanto produce un fruto amargo. 1. Hechos 8:23 porque en hiel de amargura y en prisión de maldad veo que estás. 2. Hebreos 12:14, 15 Seguid la paz con todos, y la santidad, sin la...
Jun 30, 2023 | New Testament
I. Jesús, el dador de dones y gracia A. Todo cristiano recibe dones/gracia V. 7 1. Jesús da dones a cada miembro del Cuerpo de Cristo, sin excepción. 2. Los dones son dados de acuerdo con la gracia de Dios, no ganados o merecidos, sino dados. 3. Medidos (metron) según...
Jul 6, 2023 | New Testament
I. Vive como hijo de Dios Vs. 1, 2 A. Hijos amados 1. Incluso cuando corrige a estos cristianos, Pablo les recuerda que son “hijos amados”. 2. Amados- amados, estimados, favoritos, dignos de amor. 3. Cuando Dios corrige, instruye, reprende, disciplina… seguimos siendo...
Jul 6, 2023 | New Testament
Leer también Lucas 15:11-24; Hechos 2:1-15 No os embriaguéis con vino… Cuando un hombre se emborracha con vino, también podríamos decir que está lleno de vino. Wycliffe tradujo este versículo así: no os llenéis de vino… No os embriaguéis con vino… Esto no habla de un...
Jul 10, 2023 | New Testament
I. Una Vida Adoradora V. 19 A. Lo que no es 1. No es sólo una “vida cantante” de canciones que tienen letras o temas cristianos. 2. No es sólo “disfrutar de la música cristiana”. Incluso los no creyentes pueden hacer eso. 3. No sólo venir a la iglesia y cantar con la...
Jul 18, 2023 | New Testament
I. Dar gracias V. 20 1. Lo opuesto a una “vida agradecida” es una “vida quejumbrosa”. a. En ninguna parte de las Escrituras se alienta una “actitud desagradecida o quejumbrosa”. 2. La falta de agradecimiento es una característica que define al cristiano no salvo o no...
Jul 18, 2023 | New Testament
I. Por qué es importante la sumisión mutua A. Cómo es la falta de sumisión mutua 1. F.B.I.- Una mujer es golpeada cada 15 segundos en los EE. UU. Resultado de un hombre egocéntrico. a. El 50% de las mujeres asesinadas en EE. UU. es por violencia doméstica. 2. ABC...
Jul 19, 2023 | New Testament
“La sumisión guiada por el Espíritu trae gloria a Dios y bendiciones a las personas”. 5:22 RV1960 Las casadas estén sujetas a sus propios maridos, como al Señor. 5:22 NTV- Para las esposas, eso significa: sométase cada una a su marido como al Señor. 5:22 NVI- Esposas,...
Jul 18, 2023 | New Testament
I. El designio del liderazgo A. Establecido en la creación 1. El designio de Dios del liderazgo del marido sobre su mujer es anterior al cristianismo. 2. No fue un arreglo cultural o un prejuicio de Pablo, sino que fue establecido en la creación. 3. Debemos tener...
May 30, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Introduction To Ephesians A. History 1. The City Of Ephesus a. A great city of Asia Minor: A Roman capital. Chief city of the area. b. A center for the worship of the false goddess Diana. The temple of Diana was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and...
May 30, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. The Gospel V. 13a A. The Message Of Gospel 1. after you heard the word of truth…the gospel of your salvation… a. There is a particular message that is called “the gospel”. b. It is translated “good news” in the Greek language. c. It is called “the gospel of your...
May 26, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Who Paul Prayed For V. 15 Paul has just explained what God has done for the Christian (Ephesians 1:3-14) Paul now re-identifies and re-describes what a Christian is. A. Those Who Had Faith In The Lord Jesus 1. Paul prays that the Ephesians would realize how much...
May 30, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. The Hope Of His Calling A. What Is Hope? 1. Hope- Not wishful thinking, fanciful imagining, wishing for luck, etc. 2. What Christian hope is: a. A sentiment & a thought: a desire for good, with an expectation of obtaining it. b. The object or goal; a thing...
May 30, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
Three possible meanings of this verse: The passage speaks of the blessings of the Christian after this life. The glory of Heaven. The word in tells us that God’s inheritance is found in us. We are His inheritance. The word in also points to location. It could mean in...
May 30, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
The Progression Of Paul’s Prayer (Ephesians 1:18, 19) V. 18a Prayer For Our Ability To Have Spiritual Understanding V. 18b, c Prayer To Understand The Calling Of God (Heaven, Glorified Body) V. 19 Prayer To Understand God’s Power To Accomplish These Things I. To Whom...
May 29, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
1:3a Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Blessed-eulogetos- to speak well of. Paul exhorts us to bless God, who has blessed us. God has blessed us by what He has done. We bless him with our words of praise. There is another word for “blessed”-...
May 30, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. He Has Redeemed Us V. 7a A. What Is Redemption? 1. Redemption- apolutrosis- a releasing effected by payment of ransom 2. Jesus described living under the influence of sin as slavery. (John 8:31-36) a. How do we know that statement is true? b. Try to stop sinning on...
Jun 1, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. About Spiritual Deadness A. What Is Spiritual Deadness? 1. Death is not extinction, or inactivity. 2. Death is separation. a. Physical death is separation of the spirit and soul from the body. b. Spiritual death is the separation of spirit & soul from...
Jun 1, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Gentiles (The Unsaved, Unchurched, & Irreligious) Vs. 11, 12 A. The Jews 1. God spoke first to the Jews a. Abraham- called to be used by God, from a family of idol worshippers b. Isaac- son of Abraham who fathered Jacob c. Jacob- Nicknamed “Deceiver, Heel...
Jun 1, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. The Accomplishment Of The Cross Vs. 14, 15 A. One New Man 1. The text speaks of the cultural and spiritual difference between Jews and Gentiles. 2. Verses 11-13 speaks of the contrast between Jews and Gentiles. 3. Add to that the great hatred that Jews had towards...
Jun 1, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Saved A. Our Unsaved Condition 2:5a even when we were dead in trespasses, B. God’s Attitude Towards Unsaved Man 1. 2:4a But God, who is rich in mercy… a. Rich-abounding, abundant. (Rich is a relative term; “compared to…”) b. If I am merciful after you steal my $1,...
Jun 1, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Only Two Choices For Life A. The World Says We Have Many Choices 1. Many religious choices, all which lead to truth and “rightness”. a. One current study says that there are 19 major world religions which are subdivided into a total of 270 large religious groups,...
Jun 2, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Negatives To Overcome A. Prison V. 1 1. Paul wrote this letter from a jail cell in Rome. 2. He had been imprisoned by Rome at the urging of the Jewish leader of Israel. 3. Paul had been given the responsibility of preaching Christ to the Gentiles. 4. This brought...
Jun 2, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. The Christian Life Includes Inner Strengthening A. The Gospel Had Come To The Gentiles V. 14 1. 3:14 is a continuation of what Paul started in 3:1 2. Paul had been called to preach to the Gentiles. 3. They had received the forgiveness of God. The Ephesians had...
Jun 5, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
Martin Lloyd Jones- We are here face to face with the highest heights of the Christian life and for what is possible for us as Christian people. It is therefore not an easy portion of scripture. But there is nothing which is more glorious. People who climb mountains...
Jun 6, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Our Foundation… that you, being rooted and grounded in love, A. What Paul Doesn’t Say 1. Rooted & grounded in church attendance (though that is good and important). 2. Rooted & grounded in trying harder (though effort is needed in a life of faith). 3....
Jun 7, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
Chapter 4 begins the second section of Ephesians. Section 1- doctrine. Chapters 1-3. Section 2- application. Chapters 4-6. Importance of understanding doctrine before making application to our lives. Wrong to emphasize Christian behavior before you understand what a...
Jun 7, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. The Spiritual Life Of An Unbeliever Vs. 17-19 A. The Way They Think V. 17 1. Therefore- refers back to the exhortation which began in 4:1-3. 2. and testify in the Lord- An appeal made by Jesus through Paul. 3. that you should no longer walk...
Jun 8, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Lying A. Put It Away V. 25a 1. Because of all that Christ had done in them….“therefore, put away lying…”. 2. We are always exhorted to respond to God’s goodness toward us. 3. Since He has done so much in you, and plans to do so much more, “therefore…” 4. Though...
Jun 9, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
Keep in mind the overall context of this letter. These thoughts do not stand alone, but are an extension of what Paul said God was doing in them. See especially Ephesians 4:1 and 4:24 I. Stealing, Laboring, Giving V. 28 A. The Negative Command: “Discontinue Stealing”...
Jun 9, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Sinful Attitudes & Behavior V. 31 A. Bitterness- a bitter root, & so producing a bitter fruit. 1. Acts 8:23 For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity.” 2. Hebrews 12:14, 15 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which...
Jun 7, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Jesus, The Gift & Grace Giver A. Every Christian Gifted/Graced V. 7 1. Jesus gives gifts to every member of the Body of Christ, without exception. 2. The gifts are given according to God’s grace, not earned or deserved, but given. 3. Measured out (metron)...
Jun 19, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Live As A Child Of God Vs. 1, 2 A. Dear Children 1. Even when correcting these Christians, Paul reminds them that they are “dear children”. 2. Dear- beloved, esteemed, favorite, worthy of love. 3. When God corrects, instructs, rebukes, discipline…we are still “dear...
Jun 20, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
Read also Luke 15:11-24; Acts 2:1-15 and do not be drunk with wine… When a man is drunk with wine, we could also say that he is full of wine. Wycliffe translated this verse as follows: be not filled with wine… Do not be drunk with wine… This does not speak of a man...
Jun 20, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. A Worshipful Life V. 19 A. What It’s Not 1. Not just a “singing life” of songs that have Christian lyrics or themes. 2. Not just an “enjoying Christian music” life. Even unbelievers can do that. 3. Not just coming to church and singing with the congregation. B....
Jun 20, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Giving Thanks V. 20 A. Giving Thanks Is An Attitude 1. The opposite of a “thankful life” is a “complaining life”. a. Nowhere in Scripture is an “unthankful or complaining attitude” encouraged. 2. Unthankfulness is a defining characteristic of the unsaved or the...
Jun 20, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
Ephesians 5:21 “…submitting to one another in the fear of God.” I. Why Mutual Submission Is Important A. What Lack Of Mutual Submission Looks Like 1. F.B.I.- A woman is beaten every 15 seconds in the U.S. Result of a self focused man. a. 50% of women killed in U.S. is...
Jun 20, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
“Spirit led submission brings glory to God and blessings to people”. 5:22 NJKV Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 5:22 NASB- “be subject to your own husbands as to the Lord”. 5:22 ASV- Wives, be in subjection unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord....
Jun 20, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. The Design Of Headship A. Established At Creation 1. God’s design of a husband’s headship over his wife predates Christianity 2. It was not a cultural arrangement or a bias of Paul, but was established in creation 3. We need to be careful to not assign blame to...
Jun 21, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
Before we are an earthly spouse, we need to learn to be a heavenly bride. Our experience as the Bride of Christ will greatly enable us to be a good earthly spouse. I. From Impure To Pure- The Corinthians A. Their Former Condition-Impure 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 1. The...
Jun 21, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Some Christians Have A Wrong View Of Marriage A. Getting Back To The Truth Read 2 Chronicles 29:3-9, 16 1. Hezekiah was a king in Israel who brought revival and repentance to the nation. 2. They had forsaken God and turned to idols. 3. God’s judgment had fallen...
Jun 21, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Obey- to listen attentively; to heed or conform to a command or authority:--hearken, be obedient to. Children are to listen to their parents with the understanding that they are under authority....
Jun 22, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
In 1861, as the Civil War was starting, a famous battle was the First Battle of Bull Run. “On the day of the battle, carriages filled with spectators eager to see the Confederate defeated flocked from Washington to the battle site.” EyewitnessToHistory.Com A...
Jun 22, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
The Christian is called into a spiritual battle. ● We are reminded of the truth of the spiritual battle in Ephesians 6:10-13 ● Christian doesn’t fight for ultimate victory; we fight from ultimate victory. See Ephesians 1:19-23. ● And yet, though the final victory is...
Jun 22, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Gospel Of Peace V. 15 A. The Roman Soldier’s Sandals 1. Roman soldiers wore sandals attached to their feet with leather thongs, & studded with short nails in the sole of the sandal, which gave them a sure footing. 2. This helped prevent slipping, being pushed...
Jun 22, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. An Interesting Comparison A. 1st Three Pieces Of Armor Are Spoken Of In Past Tense. “Having Taken…” B. The Next 4 Pieces Are That Which One Is “Taking Up”- Situational Usage II. The Armor We “Take Up” Vs. 16-18 A. The Shield Of Faith V. 16 1. Above all- in addition...
Jun 22, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. The Helmet & The Sword A.The Helmet Of Salvation V. 17a 1.17aAnd take the helmet of salvation- dechomai- to receive. Different than verse 16. 2. Literally- The helmet which is salvation. 3. The salvation that Paul speaks of could mean many things, but part of...
Jun 23, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. How A Christian Should Pray V. 18 A. Praying Always 1. On every occasion, at all seasons. 2. 1 Samuel 12:23 Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you… (The prophet Samuel praying for the leaders of Israel)...
Jun 21, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
There are many opinions about how to raise children. ● Don’t force kids to believe what the parents believe. Kids must be free to make their own decisions. ● Be very strict and careful about letting your kids see or hear anything that might be contrary to what is...
Jun 21, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
Ephesians 6:4 And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord. The topic of parenting is something that should interest all segments of humanity. Regardless of social standing, political persuasion,...
Jun 23, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. History & Culture Bondservants- doulos- slaves. In many cities, the slaves were more numerous than freemen. Many of these slaves had heathen masters, others had Christian masters Many slaves were very intelligent, having been captured in war and sold into...
Jul 1, 2024 | Galatians, New Testament
I. Paul’s Opening Words A. His Qualifications Vs. 1, 2a 1. Paul begins his letter with a very strong statement about his divine calling. a. He was writing both instructionally and correctively. b. He was combatting those who sought to defame and disqualify him....
Jul 8, 2024 | Galatians, New Testament
I. Not Designed To Please Man A. The Gospel Isn’t Designed To Please Man V. 10 1. V. 10a- Persuade- To please or gain favor. a. Neither the Gospel nor those who declare it are designed to be men pleasers. b. The main desire of people pleasers is to please them, and...
Jul 8, 2024 | Galatians, New Testament
I. Legalism Makes You Defend Yourself A. The Necessity Of Paul’s Explanation 1. This narrative is a continuation of Paul’s explanation and defense of both his calling by God and the veracity of his message. 2. Paul had to defend himself against those who tried to...
Jul 8, 2024 | Galatians, New Testament
The Setting 1. Paul, Barnabas, Peter, and the church at Antioch are together, sharing a common meal. 2. The church at Antioch included Gentiles who did not grow up with the religion of the Old Testament. They didn’t know about the Ten Commandments, or the religious or...
Jul 8, 2024 | Galatians, New Testament
19 "For I through the law died to the law that I might live to God. A. Man’s Laws of Behavior There is in every culture, a code of ethics, a law of acceptable behavior. A system which governs the way people live. An idea about living that describes what is acceptable...
Jul 8, 2024 | Galatians, New Testament
The Galatians struggled with the idea of how they could be righteous before God. Was their faith in Jesus’ work on the cross enough? Was the death of Jesus enough? Or did they need to add works to their faith in order to be saved? Paul had first answered these...
Jul 8, 2024 | Galatians, New Testament
Example of a promise- If someone offered you a million dollars and you could have it by one of two methods, which method would you choose? 1. I will give you a million non-transferable dollars now, if you believe that I will actually do it. 2. I will give you a...
Jul 8, 2024 | Galatians, New Testament
I. The Law As A Guardian Vs. 23-25 A. Kept Under Guard, For Faith Vs. 23, 24 1. The Christian’s life is described in two conditions: Before faith and after faith. 2. V. 23- Before faith: A person is kept “under guard” by the law. a. Kept- To keep inward under lock and...
Jul 9, 2024 | Galatians, New Testament
I. How Young Children Live Vs. 1-3 A. Under The Authority Of Law Vs. 1, 2 1. Child- nepios- “one that does not speak”. One who is intellectually and morally immature. 2. Slave- doulos- a slave. The child was like a slave who had no authority to make decisions. 3....
Jul 9, 2024 | Galatians, New Testament
I. Understanding Two Approaches To God 4:21-31 A. Understanding What Legalism Means 4:21 1. The Galatians had been born again by believing the Gospel. 2. They had been saved out of some form of legalism: man made religion with its rules. 3. But they had been deceived...
Jul 9, 2024 | Galatians, New Testament
I. Turning Away From Grace A. Their Lives Before Knowing Jesus V. 8 1. Prior to having a true relationship with the true and living Go, the Galatians had some form of religion with false gods (demonic forces). 2. They didn’t know the true God, and were involved in...
Jul 9, 2024 | Galatians, New Testament
I. The Basis For Holiness Vs. 1-6 A. Stand Firm In Liberty V. 1 1. V. 1- The Galatians needed to maintain their position of freedom from the law. 2. Life under the law- 613 commandments for the Jews. Impossible to remember. a. Living Like A Child-Paul compares that to...
Jul 9, 2024 | Galatians, New Testament
I. Misunderstanding Christian Liberty A. Liberty From The Law Is God’s Idea V. 13a 1. V. 13a- Christians have been called to liberty. a. The liberty which Paul speaks of is liberty from having to live under law. b. Freedom from having to approach God according to...
Jul 9, 2024 | Galatians, New Testament
19Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: Paul had exhorted the Galatians to not misuse their freedom from the law as an excuse to indulge themselves in the works of the flesh (5:13). He now identifies those works of the flesh. This list serves as a tool...
Jul 9, 2024 | Galatians, New Testament
1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. Paul is not speaking of a hard hearted, determined sinner. Instead, the idea is of someone who has...
Jul 9, 2024 | Galatians, New Testament
I. Restoring A Fellow Christian Vs. 1, 2 A. Two Possible Scenarios 1. Scenario #1-Paul is exhorting them to not be like the legalists when dealing with others. a. Don’t be like the legalists who are harsh when correcting someone. b. The legalists don’t examine...
Oct 23, 2023 | Mark, New Testament
I. Specifics A. Authorship- Written Around 70 A.D. 1. The human author was John Mark, a very young man during Christ’s earthly ministry 2. He accompanied the Apostle Paul on his first missionary journey. a. Mark was unfaithful on that first missionary journey; Paul...
Apr 17, 2023 | New Testament, Revelation
I. The Purpose Of The Book Of The Revelation A. It Reveals Jesus 1. Revelation 1:1- “Revelation”-apokalypsis- Uncovering of something hidden; unveiling. 2. The word apocalypse has taken on a meaning of total destruction, and yet technically, the word means an...
Aug 11, 2023 | James, New Testament
I. Introduction V. 1 A. James 1. Bondservant-A willing slave, committed for life. Property of another, but by choice. 2.Half-brother of Jesus-Tradition points to James being the half-brother of Jesus. a. Matthew 13:55 Is this not the carpenter's son? Is not His mother...
Aug 23, 2023 | James, New Testament
I. Holiness In Trials Vs. 19-21 A. Holiness Of Speech In Trials Vs. 19, 20 1. Important to remember that the context is speaking about enduing trials and hardships. a. Example- Unfair treatment against you. It’s obvious and clear that it’s unfair. b. Example- Someone...
Aug 18, 2023 | James, New Testament
I. Truths That Help Us Endure Through Trials Vs. 9-12 A. Considering The Eternal Vs. 9-11 1. V. 9- The Christian who is materialistically poor in this world ought to glory in his exalted position as a child of God. a. His sins are forgiven because of his faith in the...
Aug 23, 2023 | James, New Testament
I. The Exhortation Vs. 1-5 A. The Faith We Hold V. 1 1. Hold the faith- practice the faith. We decide how we are going to practice our faith. a. Our daily walk of faith is neither mindless nor automatic. b. The Holy Spirit prompts us or restrains us, and the Word of...
Aug 24, 2023 | James, New Testament
I. Obedience Is Not A “Pick And Choose” Arrangement A. Partial Obedience Is Not Obedience Vs. 8-11 1. Some Believers were showing preference to rich people and treating the poor badly. 2. It seems that they were defending their actions of showing special treatment to...
Aug 24, 2023 | James, New Testament
I. Unbridled Speech-The Power To Direct A. Don’t Be Eager To Be Someone’s Teacher V. 1 1. A teacher instructs, warns, exhorts, and comforts others, and enforces a godly standard 2. Since they speak as an authority, they are held to a higher standard. B. The Reason For...
Aug 25, 2023 | James, New Testament
I. Conflict Among Christians A. The Causes Of Conflict Vs. 1-3 1. Wars and fights- Speaks of the environment of fighting, and the actual fights. 2. V. 1 Desire for pleasures cause conflict. Consider the fights on Black Friday. a. These are not the desire for...
Aug 30, 2023 | James, New Testament
I. Presumption & Materialism A. What Presumption Looks Like 4:13 1. The implication is that no prayer or seeking of God takes place in this person’s life. 2. The lives of some Christians are all about presumptive desire and carnal planning. 3. Their self-assurance...
Mar 14, 2024 | New Testament
Paul referred to Jesus in 1 Corinthians as the 2nd man and the last Adam. 1 Cor 15:45 (NKJV) And so it is written, "The first man Adam became a living being." The last Adam became a life-giving spirit. There have only been two men born alive. All others have been born...
Apr 17, 2024 | John, New Testament
Key verse of this book- John 20:31 …these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. I. The Nature Of The Word Vs. 1-5 A. Eternal & Divine Vs. 1, 2 Word- Logos- A declaration; a...
Apr 17, 2024 | John, New Testament
I. John The Baptist A. John Called People To Repentance Vs. 19-23 1. V. 19- The priests and Levites came to question John. The priests were Jews chosen to offer sacrifices to God, and the Levites were their assistants. a. John’s father was a priest. (Luke 1) It was...
