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 God“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; Who can know it?” (Jeremiah 17:9) Man is capable of self-deception. Many deceive themselves about sin, God’s judgments, and the relationship between salvation and the Word of God. It is foolish to deceive ourselves. We must accept the truth, and follow it. Ppt: Do Not …
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“And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of …
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“The Roman Road to Salvation” is a popular way of explaining the steps necessary to receive salvation. Paul’s epistle to the church in Rome is an in depth treatment of the subject of God’s scheme of redemption. An honest study of the text will reveal God’s will for man, and by submitting to His will, …
Continue reading Bookends of the Epistle to the RomansThis lesson is an exegetical treatment of Romans 9-11. Fleshly Israel was rejected by God when they rejected Jesus as the Christ. The only way they could be saved was to accept God’s terms of salvation and submit to them. When God cut them off, He grafted in the believing Gentiles. However, if the Jews …
Continue reading Sermon: The Purpose of God According to ElectionGrace is an important theme in scripture which is sadly misunderstood by many. A look at Titus 2:11-15 is helpful when considering the grace of God. Ppt: The Grace of God that Brings Salvation Outline: The Grace of God that Brings Salvation Download: mp3
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“For many are called, but few are chosen” (Matthew 22:14). Jesus uttered these words at the conclusion of His parable of the wedding feast. The king invited some, but “they were not willing to come” (v. 3). He sent more servants, but still they refused (v. 5-6). Even though they were called, they were not …
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Obedience, election, and grace are Biblical terms which are intimately related. The evidence for their cohabitation is overwhelming. The three cannot be separated without contradicting God’s revelation. Still, there are those who suggest the sovereignty of God does not allow man any role to play in his salvation, so obedience is insignificant. Also, if salvation …
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Jesus had made a man see who was blind from birth (v. 1-12). Having heard of this phenomenon, the Pharisees inquired as to how it was so, and what the man thought about the one who opened his eyes (v. 13-34). After the man indicated his conviction that the miracle worker was from God, the …
Continue reading John 9:35-41“The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29) Jesus as “The Lamb of God” is considered. Ppt: The Lamb of God Outline: The Lamb of God Download: mp3
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