When the Jews demanded that Pilate release Barabbas instead of Jesus “Pilate said to them, ‘What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?’” (Matthew 27:22) This question posed by Pilate is one which all men must ask themselves. Pilate made his decision concerning Jesus, and will deal with the consequence of his …
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Paul warned Timothy of a coming apostasy in 1 Timothy 4. He then gave Timothy some personal instruction as a minister of the gospel concerning instructing the brethren of said error. The chapter stands as a blueprint for us to follow in arming ourselves against the danger of departing from the faith. Ppt: Armed Against Apostasy …
Continue reading Sermon: Armed Against ApostasyPaul’s first epistle to Timothy was for him to know about proper conduct within the house of God. In conducting themselves accordingly, Christians in a local church act as the pillar and ground of the truth. They support the great mystery of godliness. Ppt: The House of God, and the Mystery of Godliness Outline: The House of …
Continue reading Sermon: The House of God, and the Mystery of GodlinessJesus said, “He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad” (Matthew 12:30). When spiritual conflict arises we must pick a side. Any side chosen that is not the side of truth is against truth. There truly is no neutral position. Those who remain neutral …
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Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). His statement is profound, and bold. He did not say to Thomas, “I am a truth,” or even “I am truth,” but “I am the truth” – the definite article narrowing the field. Webster defines truth as “(a)(1): the body of real …
Continue reading The Nature of Truth and Our Obligation to It“Do not remove the ancient landmark which your fathers have set.” (Proverbs 22:28) Just as the Israelites had no right to move their neighbor’s landmarks to take more for themselves we have no right to move the spiritual landmarks God has set. He has established boundaries in the church, and in society that are to …
Continue reading Sermon: Ancient LandmarksThe Dead Sea has some unique qualities which serve as an image of a stagnant disciple. As Christians, we cannot be like the Dead Sea, taking and taking without ever giving. Ppt: The Dead Sea Disciple Outline: The Dead Sea Disciple To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Dead Sea DiscipleIt appears that Jude had originally intended to write concerning a slightly different subject. The positive subject of “our common salvation” was being threatened by false teachers. It was a subject that no doubt would have brought joy to Jude’s audience, but if it was compromised by false doctrine in made no difference. So he …
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“God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:24) The profundity of Jesus’ words must be taken into consideration. We often skim over this statement without stopping to ponder its deep spiritual implications. We take it to be one of the simpler statements of inspired truth. Yet, the …
Continue reading the Digest (Issue 2.6): Worship in Spirit and Truth
In 2 Corinthians 1:12-24, the apostle Paul defended himself against the accusation of duplicity. Along with the defense of his own character came the necessity of defending the gospel he proclaimed – “For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us—by me, Silvanus, and Timothy—was not Yes and No, but …
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