Each book views Jesus from four different ways and presents Him in four different functions. Matthew shows Jesus as King, Mark presents Him as servant, Luke as a man and John as God. The Second Person of the Trinity is revealed to Israel in these four aspects in the Old Testament. He is also referred... Continue Reading →
What Are The “Wiles Of The Devil” & The “Fiery Darts Of The Wicked?”
Eph 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Eph 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. The Apostle Paul exhorts the Ephesian saints to "be strong in the Lord, and in the... Continue Reading →
Can We Trust the Word of God, KJB Part 1
Genesis 2:16-17 16And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: 17But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die. Genesis 3:1-4 1Now the serpent... Continue Reading →
The Wisdom And Maturity Of The Thessalonian Saints
Tit 2:1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: Tit 2:2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. Tit 2:3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; Tit... Continue Reading →
A Prayer for the Saint
Ephesians 3:16-21 is where we find the second of the majestic Pauline prayers, which are so befitting for us, in the Dispensation of God’s Grace. Years ago, as I was admiring the power and grandeur of the words in this passage, it occurred to me that I should make this prayer intimately personal. So, I... Continue Reading →
“And The Knowing The Time”
Rom 13:11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. Rom 13:12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the... Continue Reading →
Galatians 3:15-18
Galatians 3:15-18 Galatians 1-2: Personal Pauls apostleship and ministry 1-2 Defending his apostleship and ministry Doctrinal 3-4: explaining his apostleship and ministry Practical 5-6: applying his apostleship and ministry Because of their false teaching in Galatians, Paul, written through the Holy Spirit, doesn't call them beloved or saints. Romans 1:7 To all that be in... Continue Reading →
Can Someone Today Have A “Out Of Body” Experience?
2Co 12:1 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2Co 12:2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth; such an one caught up to... Continue Reading →
Look at What We Have!
Text: Romans 5:1-5 Therefore… we are about to encounter some divine information concerning the results of what God has previously revealed to us regarding justification by faith (See Romans 3:21-26). Having established that justification cannot be obtained by one’s character, lineage, by the Law, ordinances, or religious ritual, but only by placing our faith in... Continue Reading →
The Reproving Of The Corinthians
1Co 1:4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; 1Co 1:5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; 1Co 1:6 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: Paul begins his... Continue Reading →
The “Proving” And “Reproving” Benefit Of The Word Of God
Rom 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and... Continue Reading →
SONSHIP
Romans 8:14-17 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are... Continue Reading →
To Judge or Not To Judge
I am often amused and, at times, irked when I hear someone voice an opinion to rationalize any particular behavior that may have found acceptance in the popular culture, but is knowingly contrary to the righteous standards set forth in the Word of God. Amused and irked, not because they don’t have a right to... Continue Reading →
Which Do You Choose: “Conformed To The Image Of His Son” Or “Conformed To This World?”
Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Rom 8:29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many... Continue Reading →
Confession And The Misuse Of Romans 10:9
Rom 10:6 But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)Rom 10:7 Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.)Rom 10:8 But what saith it? The... Continue Reading →
Christ Died for the Ungodly
Rom. 5:6-9 For when we were without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet per-adventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commended his love for us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.... Continue Reading →
The Spiritual Minded Pastor And The Carnal Minded Pastor
[10] But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.[11] For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.[12]... Continue Reading →
“Ye Have Obeyed From The Heart That Form Of Doctrine” Part 2
Rom 6:17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Rom 6:18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. Rom 6:19 I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity... Continue Reading →
Basic Training
When we look at the scriptures we have to ask 1 Who is speaking? 2 Who are they Speaking to? 3 Who is the audience? Why do we rightly divide?? God told us to! 2 Timothy 2:15 Study There is a way to study to be approved by God. That means there is away to... Continue Reading →
“Ye Have Obeyed From The Heart That Form Of Doctrine” Part 1
Rom 6:17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Rom 6:18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. Rom 6:19 I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity... Continue Reading →
