Seducers Shall Wax Worse, 2 Tim 3:13
Just as Moses had to contend with Jannes and Jambres in Egypt, so we have to contend with seducers in these last days. To seduce is to persuade into disobedience or to entice astray in action or belief. Seducers are the people who persuade you to disobey and entice you to go astray from what […]
Paul’s Calling, Titus 1:1-3
Paul wrote this epistle to Titus. According to the postscript to this epistle, Titus was ordained the first bishop of the church of the Cretians. He was an uncircumcised Greek, Gal 2:3. Titus was a very close companion of Paul. Paul called him “mine own son after the common faith,” Titus 1:4. Paul said of […]
Guides Ps 48 :14
Guides Ps. 48: 14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO God will guide you, if you will follow him. He guides the meek [Ps 25:9], those who are submissively obedient. He can’t guide you if you won’t follow. The following will guide you: God will guide you – Ps 48:14 – God himself guides his children. You must […]
Divisions 1 Cor 1:10-17
Divisions 1 Cor. 1: 10-17 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There were contentions in Corinth, as there are, commonly, in other churches, sad to say. Some folks in Chloe’s house reported the problem to Paul. The reasons for contention in Corinth are, generally, the same reasons men in other churches have problems with each other. So, he […]
Occupations Similar to a Preacher II Tim. 2:1-7
Occupations Similar to a Preacher II Tim. 2:1-7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul instructed Timothy about those things in which he should be occupied. He compared Timothy’s work to four other occupations to illustrate to Timothy how he should conduct himself in the ministry. Each of these occupations takes strength and endurance, so Paul started off […]
Charges Concerning Riches 1 Tim.6: 11-19
Charges Concerning Riches 1 Tim.6: 11-19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Tim 6:11-19, Paul gives charges to Timothy concerning his own attitude and the attitude of those who are rich toward riches. Charge to Timothy – 1 Tim 6:11-16 – preachers are easily tempted to love and trust money. So, Paul instructs Timothy and, […]
There is Yet One Man, Micaiah
There is Yet One Man, Micaiah 1 Kings 22 6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO King Ahab wanted to recover Ramothgilead. So he called Jehoshaphat to help him in the battle. Jehoshaphat asked Ahab to inquire of the Lord before undertaking the battle and so Ahab called together his 400 prophets and to the man they all […]
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 […]
Philippians 2:14-18 Without Murmurings
Without Murmurings Phil. 2: 14-18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul’s desire for the Philippians is that they would do everything they were supposed to do without murmuring and disputing. To murmur is to complain discreetly. It is meant to pass the complaint along to just a few in the immediate vicinity of the complainer. To dispute […]