Can we be sure of our standing with God? Can we know that, upon our demise or Jesus’ return, we will be “found by Him in peace” (2 Peter 3:14)? The readers of John’s 1st epistle lacked confidence in their standing with God because of the deceivers in their midst. John wrote, “These things I …
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While hanging upon the cross, before “He breathed His last,” Jesus said, “Father, ‘into Your hands I commit My spirit’” (Luke 23:46). It is interesting that the Hebrew writer penned, “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God” (Hebrews 10:31). It is noted that Jesus COMMITTED His spirit into …
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The Gnostic false teachers were trying to undercut the confidence of the Christians of John’s audience. He wrote that they may know their standing with God. The end of chapter 2 affirmed that, “everyone who practices righteousness is born of Him” (2:29). It is this fact that John expounded upon with such excitement. To be …
Continue reading 1 John 3:1-3“Resolving Doubts” – A consideration of Psalm 73. The wicked prosper, and the righteous suffer. This may lead to doubt, and discouragement, but the Psalm of Asaph shows us the blessedness of following the Lord. “Is constant contact with brethren important?” – The need for continued exhortation among the brethren is considered by examining the …
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“These [Bereans] were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.” (Acts 17:11) Our gospel meeting starts this week! Brother Pittman has put forth diligence in preparation of eight sermons from God’s word. While we …
Continue reading Facebook: Listen Like the Bereans “These things” to which the brethren are to be looking forward to concern the discontinuing of the present state of the “heavens,” “elements,” “earth and the works that are in it” (v. 10). “All these things will be dissolved” at “the coming of the day of God” (v. 11-12). These things are continued in reservation …
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During a time of peace, while “dwelling in his house,” David had a thought which he communicated to Nathan the prophet. The king said, “See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells inside tent curtains” (2 Samuel 7:2). David felt that, by dwelling in his comparatively luxurious “house …
Continue reading The Patternists: Do you think you know what God wants? This section of Peter’s epistle is predicated on what he discussed before. They were begotten by God to a “living hope” (v. 3). They had a promise of an inheritance (v. 4-5). Their faith, being tested, was found genuine, and the end thereof is the “salvation of [their] souls” (v. 9). This is that which …
Continue reading 1 Peter 1:13-16The false doctrine of Premillennialism is prevalent in the world today. It teaches that Christ’s kingdom is yet to come, and when He returns again He will establish a physical kingdom, and reign on earth 1,000 years. The scriptures teach plainly that the kingdom has already come. The church is the kingdom. Ppt: Your Kingdom …
Continue reading Sermon: Your Kingdom Come, Your Kingdom Came, Your Kingdom IsSome question whether gospel meetings are still relevant. While they may not be as effective with the evangelistic factor, they still serve an important purpose, including what success can still be had with regard to evangelism. We all need to hear the truth preached. Ppt: The Relevancy of Gospel Meetings Outline: The Relevancy of Gospel …
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