Peter wrote, “For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you” (2 Peter 1:12-13). Constant reminders of the …
Continue reading Sermon: Stirring RemindersOn Facebook, and other social media sites, it is not uncommon to see various pictures of people sitting in a comfortable chair, legs elevated, a cup of coffee in hand, and an open Bible in their lap. In part, this is encouraging to see. We must have an interest in God’s word! However, it is …
Continue reading The Patternists: Violations of the Pattern: Eisegetical Study VS Exegetical StudyJude describes the false teachers as “spots in your love feasts.” He likely refers to common interaction amongst Christians due to their love for one another. This often included feasting (cf. Acts 2:46). However, we note that such feasts were forbidden in the assembly (cf. 1 Corinthians 11:17-22). These “certain men” were causing harm to …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Jude 12-15Stan uses Ecclesiastes to refute the concept of an anthropocentric universe (human centered). He then uses Revelation 4 and 5 to establish the truth of a theocentric universe (God centered). Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: A Theocentric Universe (Stan Cox)Each of us should be longing for heaven. To long for heaven is to long for spiritual things while in this physical body. This sermon discusses a few. Ppt: Longing for Heaven Outline: Longing for Heaven Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Longing for HeavenHEAVEN Live Faithfully (cf. Revelation 2:10) Be Baptized (cf. Mark 16:16; 1 Peter 3:21) Confess Christ (cf. Romans 10:9) Repent of You Sins (cf. Acts 2:38) Believe the Word (cf. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38) Hear the Word (cf. Romans 10:17) The Bible clearly defines the steps to heaven. In order to obtain salvation each step …
Continue reading Article: Six Steps to HeavenLove is the crux of scripture. It is the cornerstone of our faith. It is paramount in our salvation. Love can be both positive, and negative. The ultimate condition is placed upon the object of our love. The Bible describes various things we are encouraged, and expected to love. However, it also reveals certain objects, …
Continue reading Article: Rightly Directed and Misdirected LoveRecently, Brian Williams – a news anchor for “NBC Nightly News” – was found out for lying about the details of an experience he had reporting overseas during the war in Iraq. Upon his arrival from reporting, Williams had many things to say about his dangerous experience, none of which were corroborated by those who …
Continue reading Notable News: “Your sin will find you out”The apostle John commends the “beloved” Gaius for the fact that he is walking in the truth (cf. v. 1-4). In our text, John points out specific contributions to the truth that Gaius had made. Hospitality is expected out of Christians (cf. Romans 12:13). The value of such is often missed by those who involve …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: 3 John 5-8“Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth; unite my heart to fear Your name.” – Psalm 86:11 “Test all things” (1 Thessalonians 5:21). One who walks in the truth tests things to find whether they are of the truth. If they are not, they are to be rejected. This requires …
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