“And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever” (John 14:16). Jesus was leaving to go to the Father, but He promised His disciples He would not orphan them. He would send the Helper. The Helper is the Holy Spirit. This lesson emphasizes who …
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Part 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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At this juncture in his epistle, Paul has reached his points of application. He has written of the spiritual blessings in Christ, the way in which the Ephesians were redeemed, and God’s use of himself in the revelation of the mystery, along with his prayer for the Ephesians’ realization and appropriation of the strength offered …
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As was noted in the first installment of this series on fellowship, fellowship considers commonality. Those who have something in common with each other have fellowship. Those who participate in a common practice with each other are having fellowship with each other. John’s first epistle shows two relationships when considering the topic of fellowship – …
Continue reading Fellowship 2 – Fellowship with GodWe must believe that God is (cf. Hebrews 11:6), but we must also come to know WHO is He. It is not enough to have mere belief in His existence. He has revealed unto us His wisdom and will (cf. 1 Corinthians 2). We must search it out and come to know Him more intimately. …
Continue reading Sermon: Who is God?“Resolving Doubts” – A consideration of Psalm 73. The wicked prosper, and the righteous suffer. This may lead to doubt, and discouragement, but the Psalm of Asaph shows us the blessedness of following the Lord. “Is constant contact with brethren important?” – The need for continued exhortation among the brethren is considered by examining the …
Continue reading Sermon: Gospel Meeting Sermons by Mike Pittman“For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace” (Romans 8:6). By examining the text of Romans 8:1-17, the concept of spiritual mindedness is considered. Our spirit should always be our top priority. In order to have spiritual life, we must be pleasing to God. Then, we will …
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“For there is no partiality with God” (Romans 2:11) – A truth central to the Bible’s theme. It is a leg on which our salvation stands, and on which God’s divine nature rests. The interpretation of every Bible passage must pass the test of impartiality. If an interpretation contradicts God’s impartiality, it is wrong. If …
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In His incarnation, Jesus spoke many things of which His apostles heard, both in public and private settings. He spoke of His nature, and relationship with the Father. He spoke of the impending kingdom, of its law and blessings. However, His humiliation was intended to be temporary, and His glorification was soon to come. He …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: John 14:25-31The task set before a Christian is not meant to be accomplished by self. In order to get to heaven we must attain Power to Persevere from above. This lesson discusses this concept. Ppt: Power to Persevere Outline: Power to Persevere
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