Paul had great affection for the brethren in Philippi. He answered the Macedonian call, and laid the foundation of Christ (cf. Acts 16:6-40). He witnessed the gospel working on the heart of Lydia and her household, and experienced a distraught man in the jailer transition to a state of rejoicing in the Lord with his …
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“It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and such sexual immorality as is not even named among the Gentiles—that a man has his father’s wife! And you are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he who has done this deed might be taken away from among you” (1 Corinthians …
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The Catechism of the Catholic Church suggests sin can be separated into two categories regarding severity: [1861] “MORTAL sin is a radical possibility of human freedom, as is love itself. It results in the loss of charity and the privation of sanctifying grace, that is, of the state of grace. If it is not redeemed …
Continue reading The Patternists: Venial and Mortal Sins? Up to this point, the inspired Apostle had discussed God’s plan of salvation, the structure of His church, the need for moral living, and the correct way to act in various relationships. In conclusion to this great epistle, Paul boils everything down to the great struggle the church, and individual Christians are having to endure. …
Continue reading Ephesians 6:10-13An exegetical treatment of Galatians 3 and 4. To turn back to the Old Law would be illogical and self-defeating. Its purpose was not to justify. Justification is found in Christ. Under the law there is bondage, but in Christ there is freedom. Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Bondage Under Law, Freedom In ChristInstrumental music in worship to God is unacceptable. This sermon discusses why this is so. The reason the Lord’s church refuses to use mechanical instruments is not a matter of human tradition, but divine tradition. Ppt: Instrumental Music Outline: Instrumental Music Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Instrumental Music“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). This lesson discusses the name given Christ, Wonderful. Ppt: And His name will be called Wonderful Outline: …
Continue reading Sermon: And His name will be called WonderfulIn Ephesians 5, Paul explains to the Christians in Ephesus the importance of walking in the light. Because they are children of God, they are Children of light. They are to expose darkness by their conduct, and opposition to the works of darkness. Ppt: Children of Light Outline: Children of Light Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Children of Light“For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly” (Romans 5:6). Salvation is impossible without God. We have needs which God graciously supplies. This sermon lists a few. Ppt: The World’s Need and God’s Supply Outline: The World’s Need and God’s Supply Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The World’s Need and God’s SupplyIn order to inherit the promises of God, we must have great faith and patience. Just as the Hebrew writer instructed, “And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and …
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