Class Material: James Outlines Audio: Below are links to the audio of the classes on James 1-5. James 1 James 2 James 3 James 4 James 5 1:1-16 2:1-7 3:1-9 4:1-4 5:1-6 1:16-27 2:8-18 3:10-18 4:5-12 5:7-12 2:19-26 4:13-17 5:13-20
Continue reading Class: The Epistle of JamesThe apostle Paul continues to write of “the brethren in the Lord” who are “bold to speak the word without fear” (v. 14). He makes a distinction between two groups of those considered in verse 14. Both preached Christ. There is no doubt that the preaching considered was truth. Paul would have never condoned false …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18 Peter is often criticized for his impetuous personality. When the storm was raging, Jesus told him to “Come.” We remember him for sinking. What about the faith Peter possessed to Step Out on the Water? There are things Christians must do that are often uncomfortable. We need to get out of the boat, and have …
Continue reading Sermon: Step Out on the Water The last of three sermons on evidences. Some refuse to accept both Jesus’ deity and humanity. This is partially due to our inability to comprehend how this can be. He can only be one or the other. The scriptures speak otherwise. Both Jesus’ deity and humanity are important factors in the scheme of redemption. Ppt: Christian …
Continue reading Sermon: Christian Evidences: Jesus – God in the flesh The first item in the list of first principles mentioned by the Hebrew writer in chapter 6 is “repentance from dead works” (6:1). This is a fundamental concept of Christianity. A person cannot please God by participating in the pleasures of sin. James rightly says that “friendship with the world is enmity with God” (James …
Continue reading Article: First Principles 2: Repentance From Dead Works In 1 Timothy 4, Paul tells Timothy that “in latter times some will depart from the faith.” He then tells Timothy what to do about this in the remaining verses. Outline: Preventing Apostasy Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Preventing Apostasy The second of three sermons on evidences. God exists and He commands our obedience. In order to please Him we must live according to His standard. How do we know the bible is His standard? Ppt: Christian Evidences: The Bible is God’s Word Outline: Christian Evidences: The Bible is God’s Word Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Christian Evidences: The Bible is God’s Word The Hebrew writer speaks of the “first principles of the oracles of God” (Hebrews 5:12). These first principles are specified as matters in which an “unskilled babe” would be instructed. Examples of these principles are given in the next chapter, “Repentance from dead works, faith toward God, the doctrine of baptisms, laying on of hands, …
Continue reading Article: First Principles 1: What first principles? “Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:7) Shortly following the death of God’s servant, Moses, Joshua was …
Continue reading “Be Strong and Courageous” A brief study on Elijah. Highlights of his life are examined and applications are made. Audio: mp3
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