Savior Christ Lord, Luke 2:11
The angel of the Lord announced to the shepherds that the birth of Jesus was the birth of a very special person, “a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” We are going to look at the significance of these three names. A Savior– let’s look back to the prophecy of Zacharias, John the Baptist’s father, […]
Jesus Who Is Called Christ, Matt 1:16
Matt 1:16 and Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. When Jesus is called Christ, this appellation signifies four things about him. He is: The King of Israel Matt 2:1-4 where is he that is born king of the Jews? And when he had gathered all […]
Righteousness by Faith in Jesus, Rom 10:1-13
Righteousness by Faith in Jesus Rom. 10:1-13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The trouble with Israel is that they don’t believe in Jesus. Yet Paul’s heart’s desire and prayer to God is that they might be saved. In Rom 10:1-13 Paul deals with the subject of righteousness by faith in Jesus to encourage not only Jews but […]
The Head of the Church Eph. 1:20-23
Ephesians 1:20-23 Head of the Church CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Christ is the head of the church. Not the pope, not the president of the convention, not the Chairman of the board, not the trustees, deacons, government, pastor, or congregation. Christ is the HEAD. Three things in this text show that no one else could possibly […]
Some Facts about Truth John 18:33-38
Some Facts About Truth John 18:33-38 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this passage Pilate has a problem. Jesus has been brought before him for judgment, yet he says “What is truth?” As Bible believers we know that Jesus Christ is the truth [John 14:6] and that God’s words are also [John 17:17]. Pilate didn’t know what to do […]
Submission
Submission The Bible clearly lays out God’s order for authority and submission in our life. We cause our own problems when we step outside the authority that God has placed us under. Your head is not just a “boss” that you must obey. Your head is an authority figure placed in your life to […]
Add to “Patience Godliness”
Add to “Patience Godliness” 2 Peter 1:6 What is godliness? How can one be godly? Peter tells us to add godliness in this passage. Godliness is being like God. It is more than observing a list of do’s and don’ts (although obedience is required). It is thinking His thoughts and responding as He would […]
Isaiah 2:1-5 When Christ Returns
When Christ Returns Isaiah 2: 1-5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Isaiah can tell us what happens when Christ returns because he “saw” the word of the Lord and what he saw concerns the “last days” which begin in the tribulation and continue through the Second Advent of Jesus. When Christ returns: Jerusalem Becomes the Preeminent City […]