This series of rhetorical questions are answered by the information concerning justification in the previous verses. God’s righteousness is revealed apart from the law (v. 21). For justification by law is only through the perfect keeping of the law, and all men fail to do so. It is only through faith in Christ Jesus, who …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Romans 3:27-31The text of 2 Corinthians 3, 4, and 5 are considered. The apostles experienced great hardship in their ministry of the gospel of Jesus Christ. However, Paul explained, “Therefore we do not lose heart…while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things …
Continue reading Sermon: Seeing the UnseenThe 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 ChristAn exegetical study of Hebrews 3 and 4. In order to enter the rest that remains we must continue faithfully, unlike wilderness wandering Israel who could not enter in for unbelief. Outline: A Rest Remains Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: A Rest RemainsLuke 17 records the apostles requesting Jesus for an increase in faith. This was their reaction to Jesus’ warning about causing offenses, and instructions to forgive others. By considering Jesus’ response we can understand how to increase our faith. Ppt: Increasing Faith Outline: Increasing Faith Download: mp3
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Jesus had effectively communicated the severity of causing offenses. The Pharisees and scribes are historically notorious for such. They refused to submit to the evidence of Jesus as the Christ, and were dedicated to influencing His followers. With high and venerable positions in the Jewish faith they exploited “little ones” and caused them to be …
Continue reading Article: The Power of Faith“But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.” (2 Peter 1:5-7) These seven virtues are considered in their context. The need for growth as a Christian is emphasized …
Continue reading Sermon: Fortified Against False Teachers“And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, “Father, ‘into Your hands I commit My spirit.’ ” Having said this, He breathed His last” (Luke 23:46). These last words spoken by our Savior from the cross are considered. There is no comfort greater than that received from God when you commit …
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2 Peter 1:2-4 The knowledge of Him. A knowledge that gives, and is itself given. The Word which was in the beginning with God, and was God became flesh, and His glory was beheld. That glory – full of grace and truth as the only begotten of the Father – and that virtue – the …
Continue reading Article: “Add to your faith…” Jude’s original topic of consideration changed. “Our common salvation” is a wonderful topic to consider. It is beneficial to discuss and ponder our “like precious faith” (2 Peter 1:1) and its eventual reward. By such conversation we are edified, and encouraged. But what if we lose the hope of such salvation? Being deceived and falling …
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