Obedience, election, and grace are Biblical terms which are intimately related. The evidence for their cohabitation is overwhelming. The three cannot be separated without contradicting God’s revelation. Still, there are those who suggest the sovereignty of God does not allow man any role to play in his salvation, so obedience is insignificant. Also, if salvation …
Continue reading Obedience and the Election of GraceProverbs 6:16-19 lists seven things the Lord hates, and that are an abomination to Him. This lesson considers those abominations. Ppt: Seven Abominations to the Lord Outline: Seven Abominations to the Lord Download: mp3
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Jude wrote his epistle to exhort the brethren to “contend earnestly for the faith” (v. 3). False teachers had crept in, and they were wreaking havoc on the church. False doctrine is extremely destructive, and must not be tolerated. While it seems there is an air of confidence for the brethren in Jude’s epistle, there …
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The claim that sin is hereditary, and as such all are born in sin because of Adam’s sin, is taught in part by using the text of Romans 5:12-21. Necessarily springing from such logic used in that interpretation is the concept of universalism – all men are saved through Christ just as all men were …
Continue reading One man’s disobedience and one Man’s obedienceIn the account of the Exodus, the concept of God hardening the heart of Pharaoh, and Pharaoh hardening his own heart is observed. This lesson seeks to establish the truth on the matter of the hardening of men’s hearts. Ppt: He Hardened His Heart Outline: He Hardened His Heart Download: mp3
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Ancient Babylon is alluded to in order to refer to Rome. The reason is evident, for Babylon and Rome share despicable qualities. Both were world-ruling cities filled with ungodliness, and a haughtiness which ignored impending doom. Thinking herself invincible, Babylon fell. The same would be true for Rome. Rome did not stand alone in indecency, …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Revelation 18:1-8The following lessons were presented by brother Stan Cox of Ft. Worth Texas. The downloadable audio links can be found in the 2016 Sermon Archives.
Continue reading Gospel Meeting with Stan CoxAfter feeding the five-thousand in John 6, Jesus used the situation to teach those who were following Him. They were laboring for food which perishes instead of that which endured to eternal life. After further explaining they reacted by saying, “This is a hard saying; who can understand it?” (John 6:60). The sermon discusses the …
Continue reading Sermon: “This is a hard saying”The scripture reveals that God hardened the heart of Pharaoh to fulfill His plan in the Exodus. The Calvinists use this as one of their many proofs of predestination. They teach that by the fore-ordination of God, individuals are either the elect to salvation, or eternally reprobate. This false doctrine is refuted, and the concept …
Continue reading Sermon: He Hardened His Heart1 Samuel 2-4 records the actions of Eli and his sons. His sons were corrupt priests who serve as an example of how we shouldn’t act. We can learn from Eli’s reaction to their evil deeds, and from his admirable interest and concern for the things of God. Ppt: Eli and His Sons Outline: Eli …
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