Making mention of you in my prayers (Part 2)
Making mention of you in my prayers (Part two) Eph.1:15-18 As we studied in the previous lesson, Paul begins a prayer for the saints at Ephesus. Because of their faith in the Lord Jesus and their love unto all the saints, Paul says that he “ceases not to mention them in my prayers”. Do you […]
The Mystery Was Made Known, Eph 3:1-12
In Eph 3:1-12, Paul writes about how he came to know and how others now know the mystery, “that the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body,” with Jews [Eph 3:6]. If you will remember the prior lesson, Paul disclosed to the Gentiles how they had become “fellowcitizens with the saints, and of […]
What the Future Will Be, Ecc 1:9
You’re probably thinking about right now, “Where is all this heading?” It’s heading right where God said it would head. You might be asking, “Is there anything in the Bible that gives us an indication as to what the future will be?” Yes, you can see some things in the Bible that are very clear […]
Scorners Can’t Find Wisdom, Prov 14:6
A scorner is a person who holds someone or something in extreme contempt; one who despises. When a scorner seeks wisdom he “findeth it not.” He’s looking at it but he disdains what he sees so he doesn’t get it. Scorners can’t find: The wisdom of creation – Prov 3:19-20. God made the earth by […]
Benefits of the Bible, 1 Pet 1:23
Benefits of the Bible 1 Pet.1:23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There are so many wonderful benefits of the Bible. When you consider these you understand why we stress reading the Bible so much. Notice the following benefits of the Bible: Salvation – 1 Pet 1:23 – according to the Bible we are born again by the […]
Paul’s Ministry, Col 1:24-29
Paul’s Ministry Colossians 1:24-29 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In v.23, Paul talks of the gospel and says: “whereof I Paul am made a minister” and he says it again in v.25. So what was his ministry in the gospel? What is the ministry of any minister? Ministry of suffering (v.24) – Phil 3:8, suffered the […]
The Gospel of Jesus Gal 1:6-12
Galatians 1:6-12 The Gospel of Jesus CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Galatians 1:6-12, when Paul writes about the gospel, he is speaking specifically about the gospel that was: Revealed by Jesus Christ (Gal 1:12) – notice the difference between the gospel following the ascension of Jesus Christ and the preaching of Jesus Christ during his earthly […]
The Things Not Seen II Cor. 4:17-18
The Things Not Seen II Cor. 4:17-18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO 2 Cor 4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. How do you look at things you […]
Knowledge of Him
Knowledge of Him Eph. 1:17 Do you know God? No, do you really know God? Do you have a knowledge of him? Is he your Lord and God, like Thomas [Jn.20:26-28]? Or is he just the God of your fathers, [Matt.22:32]? I fear that many of you only know the God of your parents or […]
Final Remarks, Rom 16:17-27
Final Remarks Rom. 16:17-27 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Paul’s final remarks to the Romans Paul makes some profound statements that we must study. This passage is hard to outline so we will just teach it verse by verse. Divisions and Offenses – Rom 16:17-18 – many men teach doctrinal error. You can identify them because […]