“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience …
Continue reading The Weapons of Our WarfareIn 2 Samuel 7, David had the desire to build the Lord a house. The Lord never authorized such, but Nathan the prophet gave David permission, and suggested the Lord was with Him and the project. Why did Nathan assume such would be acceptable to God? Applications are made concerning modern inconsistencies in approaching authority. …
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The worship we offer to God, and the subsequent life we lead upon leaving the service of worship and entering the world is intimately related. Those who suggest additions or subtractions to and from worship authorized by God are acceptable to Him, and inconsequential regarding effect upon their lives are misguided. History – both Biblical …
Continue reading Worship and MoralityPart 6 of 6 in a series of lessons seeking to identify the one church in the New Testament (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). The Lord’s church is distinct in her organization. What does the Bible say about how the church is organized? Is the Hierarchy of the Catholic Church scriptural? What about the various organizations …
Continue reading Sermon: Identifying the One Church (6) – OrganizationPart 4 in a series of lessons seeking to identify the one church in the New Testament (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). The Lord gave His church work to do. What does the New Testament say about the work of the one church of Christ? Ppt: Identifying the One Church (4) – Work Outline: Identifying the One Church …
Continue reading Sermon: Identifying the One Church (4) – WorkPart 4 in a series of lessons which consider the teachings of Jesus in the upper room, shortly before going to the garden to be betrayed. “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me’” (John 14:6). Ppt: In the Upper Room (4) …
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In the early 1980’s, a once avowed and devoted atheist by the name of Lee Strobel rejected the notion of a godless world and claimed belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God. After hearing his wife proclaim faith in God, he ruthlessly set out to expose what he believed to be a superstitious, …
Continue reading “The Case for Christ” – A ReviewPart 2 in a series of lessons seeking to identify the one church in the New Testament (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). What authority did the church we read about in Scripture appeal to, and submit to? How does that compare to the denominations with their creed books? Ppt: Identifying the One Church (2) – Authority Outline: Identifying …
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The division of the instruction for “men” (males) and “women” (females) shows this text concerns the worship assembly. Their roles within the assembly are not the same. Men are given roles of leadership and authority (v. 8), and women are to be in submission (vv. 11-14). The exhortation to prayer in verse 1 is to …
Continue reading 1 Timothy 2:8-15An exegesis of 1 Timothy 1 – Paul’s charge for Timothy. Ppt: Teach No Other Doctrine Outline: Teach No Other Doctrine To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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