The claim that sin is hereditary, and as such all are born in sin because of Adam’s sin, is taught in part by using the text of Romans 5:12-21. Necessarily springing from such logic used in that interpretation is the concept of universalism – all men are saved through Christ just as all men were …
Continue reading One man’s disobedience and one Man’s obedienceAn 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 Christ“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: …
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“If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha” (1 Corinthians 16:22, KJV). In his salutation in his letter to Corinth, the apostle Paul wrote with his own hand (v. 21) two Aramaic words which were likely familiar to his audience. The first word, “Anathema,” has reference to being delivered …
Continue reading The Patternists: “Let him be Anathema Maranatha”The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is an indispensable facet of the scheme of redemption. A few reasons for this point are discussed. Ppt: The Resurrected Christ Outline: The Resurrected Christ Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The Resurrected Christ“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). Jesus as the Prince of Peace is considered, and that peace of which He is prince is …
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Jesus stated in Matthew 19 the original design of marriage by God – “So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate” (Matthew 19:6). This is what God intended for mankind. Nevertheless, divorce was rampant among the nations – Israel included. Thus, God permitted …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32
How far can a husband or wife venture with another before the door of infidelity is opened? Such a question reveals an improper mindset in the first place. In marriage one is bound by God to another (cf. Romans 7:2). There is no leniency! Those who understand this would never give a “free pass” to …
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Some suggest the New Testament is only relevant for those who have been given kingdom citizenship – aliens are not subject to the law of Christ. In part, this concept has been used to nullify unscriptural divorces for those who are not Christians. They are told they can remain in an adulterous marriage upon obedience …
Continue reading The Patternists: Violations of the Pattern: The Law of Christ Only Applies to Christians
“Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. For it has been declared to me concerning you, my …
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