The “Faith Only” doctrine is very popular. However, it is not scriptural. This lesson speaks about the action of faith using examples from Hebrews 11, and ending with our command to be baptized – “buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faith in the working of God, who …
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Jude gives his audience the exhortation to contend for the faith. This epistle is considered, and applications are made. Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Jude’s ExhortationClass Material: 2 Peter Outlines Audio: Below are links to the audio of the classes on 2 Peter. Introduction Audio: 2 Peter Introduction Chapter Audio 2 Peter 1 1:2-6; 1:6-9; 1:10-18; 1:19-21 2 Peter 2 2:1-10; 2:10-17; 2:17-22 2 Peter 3 3:1-13; 3:14-18
Continue reading Class: 2 PeterThe epistle to the Ephesians is full of useful doctrine about the Lord’s church. Studying the epistle with the mindset of refuting religious error proves most beneficial. Ppt: Religious Errors Refuted Using Ephesians Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Religious Errors Refuted Using Ephesians (Jeff Burnett)This sermon examines the epistle of Jude. The epistle notes an important responsibility Christians have. They are to keep themselves in the love of God. There is a need to “contend for the faith” by standing opposed to ungodliness and all false doctrine. If we fail, there is punishment awaiting. Outline: “Keep yourselves in the …
Continue reading Sermon: “Keep yourselves in the love of God”An erroneous doctrine that promoted a Jewish-Christian hybrid had infiltrated the church in Galatia. There were some who were binding circumcision as a necessity for salvation. In writing to the church, Paul had to contend for the faith (cf. Jude 3) by defending his apostleship (cf. 1:6-2:21). Next he dealt more specifically with the issue. …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Galatians 3:1-9Many in the religious world falsely claim to have the gift of speaking in tongues. This spiritual gift was among the most popular in the first century (cf. 1 Corinthians 14), and is apparently sought after today. However, by “rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15) an honest heart comes to the realization …
Continue reading The Patternists: Violations of the Pattern: Biblical Tongue Speaking Occurs TodayThe doctrine of hereditary depravity is certainly not new to the scene. This age-old doctrine has led many astray throughout its existence, and has contributed to the birth of other false doctrines. Hereditary depravity is the idea that the original sin of Adam and Eve is inherited at birth. It also teaches, “from this original …
Continue reading The Patternists: Violations of the Pattern: Hereditary DepravityWhile defending his authority in Christ, Paul described the weapons of spiritual warfare as “mighty in God for…bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:4-5). This sermon discusses this concept and how it relates to Christians. Ppt: Taking Every Thought Captive Outline: Taking Every Thought Captive Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Taking Every Thought CaptiveAnyone would think it absurd to turn away from a sincere, loving, and caring individual to a self-serving, manipulative, and hateful one. However, ironically Paul found the Corinthians acting thusly. Their actions were instigated by certain false teachers who claimed to be apostles themselves. The Corinthians were greatly influenced by their deception to the degree …
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