The Hebrew word, “hesed,” is found in the Old Testament 247 times. Many times, it is translated into “lovingkindness.” However, because of the deep meaning found in the Hebrew, it is also translated into several other English words (mercy, kindness, faithfulness, goodness, etc.). It is not only a central theme of the Old Testament, but …
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“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 …
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Like he did with all of his epistles, Paul identified himself as the author. Along with him in his ministry, although not necessarily in writing the epistle, was his close companion Timothy. Paul had not founded the church in Colosse, nor is it likely that he had seen them personally, yet his love for them …
Continue reading Colossians 1:1-8Love is an indispensable characteristic of the Christian. Without it one cannot please God, but if one loves the way God demands he will come short in nothing. This lesson discusses the description of love in 1 Corinthians 13, and considers a few actions motivated by love. Ppt: Actions-Driven-By-Love Outline: Actions-Driven-By-Love Download: mp3
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“If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha” (1 Corinthians 16:22, KJV). In his salutation in his letter to Corinth, the apostle Paul wrote with his own hand (v. 21) two Aramaic words which were likely familiar to his audience. The first word, “Anathema,” has reference to being delivered …
Continue reading The Patternists: “Let him be Anathema Maranatha”For the Christian, prayer is extremely important. It is a vital facet of our lives if we wish to grow spiritually. One element of prayer is intercession – praying to God on someone’s behalf. This lesson emphasizes the two intercessory prayers Paul made on the Ephesians’ behalf. Ppt: Paul’s Intercessory Prayers for the Ephesians Outline: …
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“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever” (Psalm 111:10). To the world, fear and God are not closely related, and should not be joined together in conversation. This used to not be so. The societal moral decline supports …
Continue reading The Patternists: Fear’s PathThe world view of love is not the same as the Biblical view. The love the Bible describes can be both tough to receive, and to give. This sermon discusses some actions of love that are not always easy, but necessary. Ppt: Tough Love Outline: Tough Love Download: mp3
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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…”One of the 7 sayings of Jesus as He was crucified was simply, “I thirst!” (John 19:28). This sermon considers the humanity of Jesus, and also makes various points in light of the phrase. Ppt: Spoken From The Cross – I thirst! Outline: Spoken From The Cross – I thirst! Download: mp3
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