Jas 2:24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. Jas 2:25 Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way? Jas 2:26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is... Continue Reading →
The Foolishness of God Pt. 1
“To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.”{Romans 16:27} God’s wisdom is expressed, manifest, revealed throughout the testimony of history. “The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath He established the heavens. By His knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew (Pro.... Continue Reading →
Spiritual Deadness & the Power of the Resurrection
Eph. 2:1, 5 – And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins...Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) The amounts and kinds of sin you have committed in your life have no relationship to the how spiritually dead you are... Continue Reading →
Divisions And Offences “Contrary To The Doctrine” Part 2
5. Chapter 8 Rom 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Rom 8:22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. Rom 8:23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even... Continue Reading →
Divisions And Offences “Contrary To The Doctrine” Part 1
Rom 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. Rom 16:18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.... Continue Reading →
Are You Being Placed Under “Tutors And Governors?”
Gal 4:1 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; Gal 4:2 But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. Gal 4:3 Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:... Continue Reading →
One Gospel?
Many times, zealous Christians will make statements such as “There is only one gospel in the Bible” or “The prophets, apostles and true Christians today all preach the same thing.” Thankfully, many of these individuals do rightly understand that the shed blood of Christ is the only means by which sinners can be justified before God today, and we... Continue Reading →
“Know Ye Not That Ye Are The Temple Of God?”
1Co 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 1Co 3:17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. 1Co 3:18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this... Continue Reading →
God Likeness
God Likeness Romans 12:1-2 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. 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... Continue Reading →
Instructing Those That Oppose Themselves
Pro 1:5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: Pro 1:6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. Pro 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Pro 1:8 My son,... Continue Reading →
A Case & Thoughts for The Gathering of The Local Church
In 2020 the church at large was faced with an extremely difficult dilemma. COVID and the recommendation of the experts pressed us into our homes. For many Christians this wasn't so awful seeing they could attend church via livestream. In a survey completed just prior to the concerns of COVID one question asked, "Worshiping alone... Continue Reading →
Godliness: Laboring Together With God Part 2
1Ti 4:6 If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. 1Ti 4:7 But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 1Ti 4:8 For bodily... Continue Reading →
The Mysteries of the Kingdom
The Mysteries of the Kingdom Dan 12:8 I heard, but I Understand not Dan 12:4 Knowledge shall be I. God is going to give the knowledge in Jesus's Day's. Dan 12:8-10 Wicked = apostate Israel Wise = Little Flock Matt 13:1-3 Matt 13:10-11 you = wise Them = wicked Matt 13:12-18 Daniel wanted to know.... Continue Reading →
Godliness: Laboring Together With God Part 1
Rom 15:1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Rom 15:2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. Rom 15:3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee... Continue Reading →
Godliness: Doing Things God’s Way Part 2
1Th 2:9 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God. 1Th 2:10 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe: 1Th 2:11 As ye know... Continue Reading →
Carnally Minded Checklist
Being Carnally minded means that you are letting the things of the Flesh rule your mind and not the things of the Spirit. Romans 8:5-6 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be... Continue Reading →
Godliness: Doing Things God’s Way Part 1
2Th 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. 2Th 3:4 And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. 2Th 3:5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into... Continue Reading →
Faith-ful
God is faithful. 1Cor. 1:9 – God is faithful… 1 Cor. 10:13 – There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful… 1 Thess. 5:24 – Faithful is he that calleth you... 2 Thess. 3:3 – But the Lord is faithful… 2 Tim. 2:11 – If we... Continue Reading →
Godliness:Thinking Like God Does Part 2
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 →
Why four Gospels?
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 →
