God’s plan is to save man through the gospel – the written inspired word. Has God’s word been preserved for us today? Has it been corrupted? Can we trust that what we have is what God wanted us to have? Through His providence, God has ensured that we have His entire word preserved for us …
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God’s plan is to save man through the gospel – the written inspired word. Has God’s word been preserved for us today? Has it been corrupted? Can we trust that what we have is what God wanted us to have? Through His providence, God has ensured that we have His entire word preserved for us …
Continue reading Sermon: Inspiration and Providence (Part 7 of 8) – The Revelation, Transmission, Integrity, and Canonicity of ScriptureThe work and position of elders, pastors/shepherds, bishops/overseers are considered in light of appointing qualified men to the office according to Scripture. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…” The sermon of Part 1 in the video above begins at the 38:16 mark. The sermon …
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While Paul waited for Silas and Timothy in Athens, “his spirit was provoked within him when he saw that the city was given over to idols” (Acts 17:16). To illustrate the state of that city, the Holy Spirit used the word, kateidōlos. The word is used only in this place. It means “utterly idolatrous” (Strong). Athens was “wholly given …
Continue reading TranscendenceGod’s plan is to save man through the gospel – the written inspired word. Has God’s word been preserved for us today? Has it been corrupted? Can we trust that what we have is what God wanted us to have? Through His providence, God has ensured that we have His entire word preserved for us …
Continue reading Sermon: Inspiration and Providence (Part 6 of 8) – The Revelation, Transmission, Integrity, and Canonicity of ScriptureJohn the Baptist was held in high regard by Jesus (cf. Matthew 11:11). His ministry was important, and his character was impressive. John 3:22-30 displays the magnificent attitude and character behind the one who prepared the way for the Lord. We should imitate him. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: He Must Increase, but I Must DecreaseGod’s plan is to save man through the gospel – the written inspired word. Has God’s word been preserved for us today? Has it been corrupted? Can we trust that what we have is what God wanted us to have? Through His providence, God has ensured that we have His entire word preserved for us …
Continue reading Sermon: Inspiration and Providence (Part 5 of 8) – The Revelation, Transmission, Integrity, and Canonicity of Scripture“So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” (James 1:19-20) How we react to, and interact with God’s word is of great importance. James tells us what to do. Ppt: Outline: To download, …
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The earth rotates, revolves around the sun, and time continues. With the constant change in time there is a constant change in the events of life. These changes in life do not always work to our favor. In fact, the writer of Ecclesiastes explained, “I returned and saw under the sun that – The race is …
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“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” (John 3:16-17) It is comforting to know that …
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