Apostates Versus Good Ministers 1 Tim. 4:1-6
1 Tim 4 1-6 Apostates and Good Ministers CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Tim 4:1-6 Paul compares two different kinds of ministers, those who depart from the faith [1 Tim 4:1] and those who are nourished up in the words of faith and good doctrine [1 Tim 4:6]. Those who depart from the faith […]
Effectual Prayer James 5:16b
Effectual Prayer James 5:16b CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Effectual prayer has adequate power or force to produce the intended effect. Ultimately God decides how and when prayers are answered. Our hearts desire is to make our petitions known and heard of God, [ 1Jn.5:11-15] and to be effectual as possible. Many things hinder effectual prayer, [Ps.66:16-20], […]
Thou Art Called a Jew, Rom 2:17-29
Thou Art Called a Jew Rom 2:17-20 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul now deals with Jewish pride, hypocrisy and circumcision to show each Jew that he isn’t righteous just because “thou art called a Jew.” Circumcision and a vague knowledge of the law don’t make him righteous. An uncircumcised Gentile who by nature fulfills the law […]
The Heart in the Temple of the Holy Ghost II Matt.15
The Heart in the Temple of the Holy Ghost II Matt. 15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When you get saved your body becomes the temple of the Holy Ghost and your heart is certainly one of the most important parts of this temple. It is important to remember that as a saved child of God you […]
Contending with the Foolish Prov. 29: 9
Contenting with the Foolish Prov. 29: 9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Jesus Christ was filled with wisdom (Luke 2:40). Even the people in Jesus own country recognized his wisdom (Matt 13:54). Jesus declared that the Pharisees were fools (Matt 23:17 & 19). So, in the scripture, we find some instruction about contending with the foolish. Why […]
Favorable Rebuke Prov. 28: 23
Favorable Rebuke Prov. 28: 23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Prov 28:23 shows you that flattery will give you favor right now whereas rebuke will give you favor later – and there will be more favor with rebuke than there will be with flattery. We don’t often give counsel on how to get along with others on […]
No Cloke For Their Sin
No Cloke for Their Sin John 15 22 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In John 15:22, Jesus said they have no cloke for their sin. That’s because Jesus had come and exposed their sin to them. According to Paul in Romans 7:17, sin dwells in you and me. According to Romans 7:23 sin is in our members. […]
The World’s Sins, Jn 15:22-27
The World’s Sins John 15:22-27 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When Jesus came into the world as flesh one of the main things He did was strip away the cloak of the sin of the Pharisees and the world. “If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin” – John 15:22. Jesus […]
Isaiah 9:8-21 The Lord’s Anger is Not Turned Away
The Lord’s Anger is Not Turned Away Isaiah 9:8-21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Three times the Lord’s anger is not turned away [v.12, v.17, v.21]. The Lord brings his wrath against Israel and what he does is not enough to turn away his wrath from them. They need more because they have been so wicked and […]
The Outward Appearance, 1 Sam 16:7
1 Sam 16:7 The Outward Appearance CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Men judge based on the appearance – that is why we are to abstain from all appearance of evil 1 Thes 5:22 – that is why marketing involves appealing pictures [and why Israel was told to destroy the pictures Num 33:52] – that is why Europe […]