“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His lovingkindness is everlasting” (Psalm 136:1, NASB). Psalm 136 is a great manifestation of the constancy of God’s lovingkindness (translated “mercy” in the NKJV). This concept of “lovingkindness” denotes the condescension of the transcendent Creator in love, mercy, goodness, and loyalty to His creation as …
Continue reading Facebook: “His lovingkindness is everlasting”“For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly” (Romans 5:6). Salvation is impossible without God. We have needs which God graciously supplies. This sermon lists a few. Ppt: The World’s Need and God’s Supply Outline: The World’s Need and God’s Supply Download: mp3
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One of the wonders of the revelation of God’s will is His immutable nature. It is unchangeable, and thus impervious to self-contradiction. Hence the wonder of His consistent justice existing with His loving mercy. How can God be both “just and the justifier” (Romans 3:26) of sinful man? The answer lies within the Biblical concept …
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Jesus was crucified between two robbers. Both joined the crowed in blaspheming the Son of God as He died for their sins, but one had a change of heart. He defended the Savior, and petitioned Him. Jesus had mercy, and promised Him salvation. This account is discussed, and application is made. (Unfortunately, there was a …
Continue reading Sermon: Spoken From The Cross – Today you will be with Me in ParadiseI recall a post I came across on Facebook that stated “Religion says do. Jesus says done.” This false notion is motivated by the idea that we are saved by grace alone. The doctrine removes the need for obedience, and personal responsibility. The scripture clearly describes two parts to salvation – God’s, and man’s. While …
Continue reading The Patternists: Violations of the Pattern: We are Saved by Grace AloneJohn appeals to his authority as an apostle, and wisdom as an older man, by introducing himself to his readers as “The Elder” (v. 1). His following instruction is from God, and proves to be wise in regard to handling spiritual problems – contextually, false doctrine. His epistle is addressed to “the elect lady and …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: 2 John 1-3Jesus is given many names, titles, and descriptions. Paul says in 1 Timothy 2:5 that there is “one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus.” This lesson discusses that fact. Ppt: One Mediator Between God and Men Outline: One Mediator Between God and Men Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: One Mediator Between God and MenThe scripture is filled with promises from God. God must keep those promises. Seven of the promises God has given to man are discussed. Ppt: 7 Promises From God Outline: 7 Promises From God Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: 7 Promises From GodA popular doctrine is that of the imputation of Christ’s righteousness to the Christian. A false sense of security is given by this doctrine. It is the idea that upon faith Christ’s personal righteousness is transferred to the believer. In other words, when God looks down on the believer it isn’t the believer He sees, …
Continue reading Article: Is Christ’s righteousness transferred to the Christian?One of the reasons Paul left Titus in Crete (cf. 1:5) was to remind those who were “heirs according to the hope of eternal life” (3:7) how to live. A Christian is to submit to authorities, be ready for good works, speak evil of no one, be peaceable, gentle, and humble (cf. 3:1-2). Paul makes …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Titus 3:1-8