We are going to jump into a study on the Holy Spirit tonight. Here is a little more material for those of you that would like to study a bit more of what the Word of God says about the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a person and is given personal attributes: Jn. 14:26; 15:26; …
Sometimes the KJV is just great. When you want to talk about laziness, what are better comparisons than a sloth or a slug? I am looking to put together a study on laziness through the Proverbs and I jotted down my initial thoughts. Full length study yet to be released. Laziness Proverbs 6:6-11: It’s not all about the here …
Just taught a little series on Biblical frienship in my Bible class. Here are my basic notes: Biblical Friendship The body of Christ ought to be the basis of our fellowship as believers. –Eph. 4:1-6; Heb. 10:22-25 The body of Christ provides a central heart, a central purpose, and a central goal; each of which …
Here is a little added study material for our Bible study tonight. Light, in the Scriptures, is primarily used as an agent that accomplishes two things. 1) Dispelling darkness 2) Illuminating So the man who has light, or The Light, within him is a pure man who sees things in their true colors, in their proper perspective, and in their …
This is from the ESV study Bible and I thought it did a good job answering a hard question::: This is a good, hard question. The way we answer it will both reflect and inform our understanding of justice and mercy. In the book of Joshua God commands Israel to slaughter the Canaanites in order …
2013 Senior High Retreat Studies We had a great time at this year’s Senior High winter retreat as Don McClure joined us for all five studies. The studies are now available for download!
Here is a little sneak peek of our Bible study tonight: Bema Seat: Know as the Judgment seat of Christ, is seen clearly in 2 Corinthians 5:10 and Romans 14:10 and 1 Corinthians 3:10-15. This judgment will be only for believers—not to decide salvation—but to reward love, obedience, and devotion. Christ as …
Here is a great article by pastor Thabiti Anyabwile on spiritual warfare: It seems to me that many (most?) theologically conservative Bible believers (which includes me) don’t think very much about spiritual warfare. Maybe it’s because there are some wacky Christians who seem to only talk about spiritual warfare. Or, maybe it’s because it all …
The 2012 Starting Five and Coatesville messages are up. Let me know if you have any problems with them!
Judges Chapter 19 Verses 1-10, A concubine was a legally recognized, but secondary wife. Often her children were given shelter and care but not included in the inheritance. Though secondary in importance a concubine was still an official wife and not thought of as a harlot or adulterous woman. Verses 11-22, Here we have the …