After commanding Timothy to “hold fast the pattern of sound words” (1:13), and mentioning those who have failed to do so, Paul continued to encourage Timothy to endure. To do so, he would need strength. Such is found “in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” The knowledge of God’s gracious gifts bestowed on man …
Continue reading 2 Timothy 2:1-7What did the Lord mean when He told Paul, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9)? This article considers the Lord’s words.
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“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to …
Continue reading the Digest (Issue 2.1): Pressing Toward The Goal“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3). The apostle Paul begins his epistle to the church in Ephesus with a section of thanksgiving to God for blessings enjoyed by those in Christ Jesus. God is …
Continue reading Facebook: Spiritual Blessings in the Heavenly PlacesIn Romans 6, Paul had explained to his audience that grace does not permit sin. Rather, one under grace is one who died to sin, being buried with Christ in baptism (6:4). He is to reckon himself dead to sin, and alive to God through Christ Jesus (6:11). He is to present himself to God …
Continue reading The Inner Conflict of Romans 7In Genesis 19, God destroyed the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Righteous Lot was shown mercy from the Lord, as he was spared from the destruction along with his family. “When the morning dawned, the angels urged Lot to hurry, saying, ‘Arise, take your wife and your two daughters who are here, lest you be …
Continue reading Sermon: Urging LotThere have always been those who worship God in unauthorized ways. This sermon does not deal with any specific kind of worship that is unauthorized, but considers some things which unauthorized worship in general indicates about those who offer such to God. 1) It indicates an ignorance about the purpose of worship – do reverence …
Continue reading Sermon: What Unauthorized Worship IndicatesLike Paul, we can take solace in the fact that “the word of God is not chained” (2 Timothy 2:9). Ppt: The Word of God is Not Chained Outline: The Word of God is Not Chained To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Word of God is Not ChainedA discussion of Paul’s inspired words in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. The fact: “you were bought at a price.” The consequence: “you are not your own.” The conclusion: “therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.” Ppt: Bought at a Price Outline: Bought at a Price To download, right-click on the title in …
Continue reading Sermon: Bought at a PriceA consideration of Paul’s instruction for children in Ephesians 6:1-3. Also a look at the original context of the commandment under the Law of Moses. Applications are made for parents as well. Ppt: Honor Your Father and Mother Outline: Honor Your Father and Mother To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …
Continue reading Sermon: Honor Your Father and Mother (Parts 1&2)