Commands, Instructions, Closing, Heb 13
Heb 13 is very much like 1 Thes 5:12-28 and Rom 12:9-21, for instance. Each of the verses from 1 to 17 are a succession of divers commands and instructions as Paul brings this letter to a close. These “bullet points” are unlike the the former chapters. Paul has finished his “gospel presentation” to the […]
Again Entangled, 2 Pet 2:18-22
We have been studying the false teachers who bring in damnable heresies [2 Pet 2:1]. Today, we are going to study 2 Pet 2:18-22, in which we learn what affect these false teachers have on people who have already “escaped from them who live in error,” [2 Pet 2:18]. You’re in truth here today; they […]
God Will Not Spare False Teachers, 2 Pet 2:4-17
In 2 Pet 2:4-17, Peter continues dealing with the subject of false teachers. In this section of the chapter, Peter tells us that God will judge the false teachers and will not spare them. He cites God’s judgment of the fallen angels, the world that was flooded in Noah’s day, and Sodom and Gomorrah that […]
False Teachers Among You, 2 Pet 2:1-3
Wherever there is truth, there are going to be lies. In the Old Testament, there were false prophets among the people, when there were holy men of God who spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost [2 Pet 1:21]. In the New Testament, Peter said, “there shall be false teachers among you.” False […]
Hear Counsel
Hear Counsel Prov.19:20-21 The Bible tells us to “Hear counsel”. We constantly urge you to seek counsel in most everything you do. How then do you know if the counsel you hear is from the Lord? Being able to qualify the counsel and know that it is Godly and true is of extreme importance. […]
Where They Stood 2 Tim 4:14-22
Where They Stood II Tim. 4: 14-22 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO At the end of Paul’s second epistle to Timothy, Paul told Timothy where certain men stood in relation to him. Alexander stood against Paul – 2 Tim 4:14-15 – men like Alexander, who stand against men like Paul, are very dangerous. Alexander shipwrecked the faith […]
Men Of This Sort II Tim. 3:6-13
Men of This Sort II Tim. 3: 6-13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO After describing the characteristics of people in the perilous times of these last days, Paul warns us against the things people of this sort do. They have a form of godliness but they are not godly [2 Tim 3:5]. People of this sort: Primarily […]
God Didn’t Tell You That! Who Persuaded You?
God Didn’t Tell You That! Who Persuaded You? Gal.5:7-8 As Christians, we must be very careful when we profess that God told me this or that, or God is totally blessing a decision I have made. We can and are persuaded to not to obey the truth easily. There are many reasons that we head […]
Purpose-Driven Life
Are there any problems with the Purpose-Driven Life? Yes. You have to wade through some deep lies in order to get to the truth. People who do not see the errors when reading the book are likely to believe the false doctrines and be wrong in their thinking. Here are some examples of the problems. […]