“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men” (Romans 1:18). The wrath of God is an important facet of the gospel. It cannot be ignored if we wish to please God. We must know the severity of sin, and the consequences of our actions. Ppt: The Wrath …
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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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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 …
Continue reading Article: Propitious by Means of PropitiationOne 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
Continue reading Sermon: Spoken From The Cross – I thirst!“Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away” (Hebrews 2:1). Apostasy is a very real possibility, and probability if we do not give earnest heed to the gospel. This lesson discusses a few signs of apostasy. Ppt: Slowly Drifting – Signs of Apostasy Outline: Slowly …
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Without the Creator in mind creation has no genuine purpose. Men who “[do] not like to retain God in their knowledge” (Romans 1:28) seek fulfillment in physical substance. The failure to realize mankind are spiritual beings in a physical tent is an ignorance which leads to immense destruction. Men foolishly attempt to make a home …
Continue reading Article: From Rags to RichesJesus cried with a loud voice from the cross and said, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matthew 27:46). This is considered by examining the remote context of scripture, and examining the text of Psalm 22. Ppt: Spoken From The Cross – My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Outline: …
Continue reading Sermon: Spoken From The Cross – My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?This sermon examines the first Psalm which uses a tree planted by water, and chaff which the wind drives away as metaphors for the righteous and ungodly. Ppt: Tree and Chaff Outline: Tree and Chaff Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Tree and ChaffThe following lessons were presented by brother Stan Cox of Ft. Worth Texas. The downloadable audio links can be found in the 2016 Sermon Archives.
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Despite the plain teaching of the gospel – “He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him—the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day” (John 12:48) – several standards of judgment exist. Driven by obstinacy and ignorance, men continually refuse the flawless standard of …
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