Following Jesus’ example (cf. Matthew 19:4-6), Paul appealed to the genesis of the Lord’s Supper to correct the Corinthians’ gross misconduct. They did not come together to observe the Lord’s Supper (v. 20), because there were factions among them, and they treated it as a common meal. The instruction Paul received by revelation from Jesus, …
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By himself, man is feeble. He is incapable of everything if he has not God. Thus, the feeling of utter helplessness and hopelessness can infiltrate our minds. Some may feel as if the odds are stacked against them – “There is no way I am going to make it to heaven.” Perhaps you have grown …
Continue reading Against All Odds This series of rhetorical questions are answered by the information concerning justification in the previous verses. God’s righteousness is revealed apart from the law (v. 21). For justification by law is only through the perfect keeping of the law, and all men fail to do so. It is only through faith in Christ Jesus, who …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Romans 3:27-31“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18). The sin of pride is discussed. Ppt: Pride Outline: Pride Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: PrideThe text of 2 Corinthians 3, 4, and 5 are considered. The apostles experienced great hardship in their ministry of the gospel of Jesus Christ. However, Paul explained, “Therefore we do not lose heart…while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things …
Continue reading Sermon: Seeing the UnseenThe resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is an indispensable facet of the scheme of redemption. A few reasons for this point are discussed. Ppt: The Resurrected Christ Outline: The Resurrected Christ Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The Resurrected Christ“In like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works” (1 Timothy 2:9-10). This sermon discusses what the Holy Spirit taught concerning modesty. Then, using some Old …
Continue reading Sermon: Adorned in Modest ApparelAn exegetical study of Acts 15. The apostles and leaders in the Jerusalem church determined Gentiles were gospel subjects without needing to convert to Judaism. This conclusion was reached by divine revelation, not by man’s devising. Using approved examples, necessary implications, and direct statements from scripture, they were able to discover the truth on the …
Continue reading Sermon: Establishing Authority (Acts 15)In 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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“You have a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white, for they are worthy. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before …
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