“Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, ‘Behold, I …
Continue reading the Digest (Issue 2.2): “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense”When one departs from the living God, whether he has subsequently been withdrawn from, or has shown his disinterest by his own departure, what attitudes should the faithful have toward him, and what responsibilities do they have toward him? This sermon in two parts considers the attitudes and responsibilities the faithful are to have, and …
Continue reading Sermon: Attitudes and Responsibilities Toward the Apostate (Parts 1&2)A 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)Part 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 5 in a series of lessons seeking to identify the one church in the New Testament (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). The church in the New Testament was given authority to worship in specific ways. What is included in the worship of the Lord’s church? Ppt: Identifying the One Church (5) – Worship Outline: Identifying the One …
Continue reading Sermon: Identifying the One Church (5) – WorshipPart 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 3 in a series of lessons seeking to identify the one church in the New Testament (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). “And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved” (Acts 2:47b). The church of the New Testament was the body of the saved. How were they saved? What “plan of …
Continue reading Sermon: Identifying the One Church (3) – Plan of SalvationPart 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 …
Continue reading Sermon: Identifying the One Church (2) – AuthorityPart 1 in a series of lessons seeking to identify the one church in the New Testament (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). This lesson focuses on the establishment of the church in prophecy and fulfillment. Ppt: Identifying the One Church (1) – Establishment Outline: Identifying the One Church (1) – Establishment To download, right-click on the title in …
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The topic of fellowship is included in our joy as Christians – having fellowship with God now, and having that fellowship consummated in eternity. For this reason, all that surrounds the topic, both the positive and the negative, is vital. Consideration of our fellowship with God, and fellowship with those of “like precious faith” (2 …
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