“All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient” (1 Corinthians 6:12; KJV). When God gives a command, or gives authorization for something, whatever is expedient in carrying out the command or authorized action is included in the command. However, the question of what things can be passed as expediencies remains. Some …
Continue reading Sermon: The Law of Expediency (Aid or Addition?)“Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds” (Colossians 3:9). Is lying ever okay? When was lying introduced? Who invented it? Why should Christians keep from lying, and always tell the truth? Ppt: Do not lie to one another Outline: Do not lie to one another To download, …
Continue reading Sermon: “Do not lie to one another”“For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome“ (1 John 5:3). The Holy Spirit said the commandments God has given us to observe are not a burden. Why, then, do so many view them as burdensome? This lesson explores this question, and seeks to explain …
Continue reading Sermon: His Commandments are Not Burdensome“There remains therefore a rest for the people of God” (Hebrews 4:9). The rest remains to be entered, but we must not make the same mistake the wilderness wondering Israelites made. This sermon is a consideration of Hebrews 3 and 4. Outline: A Rest for the People of God To download, right-click on the title in …
Continue reading Sermon: A Rest for the People of GodWhatever we do and say must be authorized by the Lord Jesus (cf. Colossians 3:17). What part, if any, does silence have to play in this? We know that what God says is important, but what about the matters He is silent about? Does silence authorize? Does silence prohibit? Ppt: The Silence of the Scriptures Outline: The …
Continue reading Sermon: The Silence of the Scriptures“And so it is written, ‘The first man Adam became a living being.’ The last Adam became a life-giving spirit” (1 Corinthians 15:45). The relationship between Adam and Christ regarding the bodily resurrection discussed in 1 Corinthians 15 is discussed. Also, the relationship between Adam and Christ in Romans 5:12-21 is considered. The resurrection is …
Continue reading Sermon: The Last AdamIt is God’s will that the Christian be conformed to the image of His Son (cf. Romans 8:29). This will be consummated in the resurrection, but is a process which begins while serving God on earth. The Christian must avoid conforming to the world in order to conform to Christ (cf. Romans 12:1-2). This sermon …
Continue reading Sermon: Proper ConformityThis sermon considers the text of 1 Peter 3:18-22. Ppt: Christ, and the Spirits in Prison Outline: Christ, and the Spirits in Prison To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Christ, and the Spirits in Prison“And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus” (Colossians 3:17). We need authority, but how do we establish authority when studying the Bible? How did Jesus establish authority? How did the apostles? How did the church in the New Testament? Ppt: Establishing Authority Outline: Establishing Authority To download, …
Continue reading Sermon: Establishing Authority“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness” (Romans 1:18). What is “the wrath of God?” How can He, being a God of love, grace, and mercy, also be a God of wrath? What activates the wrath of God? How can …
Continue reading Sermon: Understanding the Wrath of God