When considering the necessities for salvation presented in the gospel, and the defense of such, the skeptic will often turn to hypothetical logic – Since the gospel message must be heard to receive salvation there must be exceptions for those who never hear. Yet, the inconsistency of such a thought is seen in the thought …
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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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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 RichesThis 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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“Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. For it has been declared to me concerning you, my …
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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 ParadiseAn age-old argument used by advocates of the “faith only” doctrine (primarily arguing against the necessity of baptism) is that which asks the question, “What about the thief on the cross?” Their affirmation is that because the thief was saved without baptism, baptism is not necessary for salvation. Using scripture, this false doctrine, and misuse …
Continue reading Sermon: What about the thief on the cross?Jesus showed great love and compassion for mankind as He suffered on the cross. Even after the unjust treatment He received, from the trial to the punishment, and also as He was nailed to the tree, He desired the best for humanity. His intercession on the peoples behalf as the first words He spoke after …
Continue reading Sermon: Spoken From The Cross – Father, Forgive Them
There is a vacancy within every man. A cavernous and frigid darkness once occupied with the Presence essential for life, yet emptied by free-will. A creation seen as good, dwelling with the Good, turned to the antithesis, betrayed by one “more cunning than any” (Genesis 3:1). He boasts liberty and offers pleasure while the reservation …
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