Three Things Every Christian Must Know, Eph 1:15-23
This lesson covers Eph 1:15-23. In this passage, Paul prayed for the Ephesians [Eph 1:16] to know three things every Christian must know. We must know “what is the exceeding hope of his calling,” [Eph 1:18], “what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,” [Eph 1:18], and “what is the exceeding […]
Paul’s Thankfulness, Exhortation, and Prayer, 2 Thes 1:1-12
In the first chapter of Paul’s second epistle to the Thessalonians, Paul thanks God for them, exhorts them and prays for them. In this lesson, we will study what Paul was thankful for, what he exhorted them to do, and what he prayed for. He opened his letter with his typical greeting for grace and […]
Paul Was Against Some, 2 Cor 10:1-18
Paul was for the Corinthians but he was “against some,” [2 Cor 10:2]. He was against the preachers who had come behind him as false apostles [2 Cor 11:13-15] to deceive the Corinthians and mess them up. Paul was against some: Who bad-mouthed him for being two-faced – 2 Cor 10:1-2 – they said he […]
Face the Giant, 1 Sam 17:11-48
You have a giant in your life that you need to face. This giant could be a secret sin in your life, an addiction, a fault that must be dealt with, a fear, an unfinished duty, etc. And every time you think about facing this giant you back down. When we read about the fight […]
Caution with Open Doors
Caution with Open Doors At one time or another we all pray to God for him to open some door in our life. Caution is needed whenever you find yourself headed for an open door. Did God open it, or did Satan? God opens Doors [2 Cor. 2:12] door of direction [Col. 4:1-4] door of […]
Why No One Could Stop Paul Prov 24:16
Why No One Could Stop Paul Prov 24: 16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Prov 24:16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again. They couldn’t stop Paul because he wouldn’t stay down. A Chinese proverb says, “Failure lies not in falling down. Failure lies in not getting up.” He got back up every […]
Glorify God 1 Cor. 10:31
Glorify God 1 Cor. 10:31 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Bible is clear on this subject. Christians are definitely to glorify God. We are to give God the Glory due his name. 1 Cor 10:31 says, “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” See also 1 […]
The Body is Not For Fornication 1 Cor 6:13-20
The Body Is Not For Fornication 1 Cor. 6: 13-20 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Cor 6:13-20 Paul is dealing exclusively with the problem of fornication. It was obviously a problem among the Corinthians, as it was among other Gentiles. The council at Jerusalem pointed this one sin out, among the four “necessary things” from […]
Look Past the Problem II Cor. 4:17-18
Look Past the Problem II Cor. 4:17-18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When you face a problem, a trial, affliction or suffering, look past the problem; don’t look at it. We have said before, “Gaze at the Savior and glance at the problem.” But we must add that you can’t get stuck in the problem. You must […]
Worship John 4:23-24
Worship John 4:23-24 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO How do you worship God in spirit and truth? True worship of God is expression of your heart and not of your flesh. Most methods of worship in today’s churches reflect the flesh rather than the heart. What is Worship? Dr. Peter Ruckman: “Worship is different from prayer and […]