Circumcision Versus the Cross Gal 6:11-18

Circumcision Versus the Cross Gal 6:11-18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In closing his letter to the Galatians, Paul summed up his argument against circumcision and adherence to the law after a person trusts Christ.  Basically, the teachers that were trying to get the Galatians to follow the law after their salvation were men who could not […]

They Which Trouble You Gal 5:1-12

They Which Trouble You Gal. 5:1-12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Gal 5:1-12 Paul warned the Galatians against they which trouble you.  He warned them about following those who would put them back under the law – he said that whoever these are, they trouble you – what was the trouble?  They which trouble you: Cut […]

Allegory of Sarah and Hagar Gal 4:21-31

Allegory of Sarah & Hagar Gal. 4:21-31 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Gal 4:21-31 is the allegory of Sarah and Hagar.  In this passage, Paul makes his third defense in this chapter showing why the Galatians should not be back under the law. He contrasts Sarah and Isaac with Hagar and Ishmael as allegories showing the difference […]

Seed Of Abraham Gal. 3:15-29

Seed of Abraham Gal. 3:15-29 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The question that Paul asks prior to this passage is “Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?” [Galatians 3:2].  In answer to his question he states in Gal 3:14, “that we might receive the promise of the Spirit […]

Partial in the Law Mal. 2:1-10

Partial in the Law Mal. 2:1-10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This passage is addressed to the Levitical priests who were partial in the law [2 Chr 15:3; Ezek 44:7]. They allowed unclean things in the sanctuary and they quit teaching the law to the rest of Israel. Even non-Levites entered the priesthood [1 Ki 12:31; 2 […]

Obey Your Authorities Deut. 11:18-20

Obey Your Authorities Deut. 11:18-20 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In life, the Lord has given you authorities to guide you, to protect you and to care for your well-being and the well-being of others.  You are to obey your authorities in this life.  When you do things will go well for you. Obey the Bible – Deut […]

Converging Kingdoms Matt. 3:2; Mark 1:14

Converging Kingdoms Matt. 3:1 Mark 1:14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This study of converging kingdoms is about the coming of the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God and why there is a distinction between the righteousness which is of the law [or what is commonly referred to as “Old Testament Salvation”] and the righteousness […]

The Wells of Life Prov. 10: 11

The Wells of Life Prov. 10: 11 C LICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the Bible there are three wells of life. The mouth of a righteous man – Prov 10:11 and Jn 7:38-39 – a righteous man can lead souls to Christ [eternal life] – you can testify of the work of the Lord in your […]

Forget Not My Law Proverbs 3: 1-4

Forget Not My Law Prov. 3:1-4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This proverb has to do with a son receiving the law given to him by his father who shows him the benefit of keeping it. If a child receives no instruction or has a father and mother who do not exercise the authority to instruct him […]

Isaiah 10:1-4 When Man’s Laws Replace God’s Laws

When Man’s Laws Replace God’s Law Isaiah 10:1-4CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When a society is following the law of God, there is really not much need for other laws.  But when man’s laws replace God’s laws, then there is no end to the laws that will be passed to control that society.  Those laws will […]