Adorn the Doctrine of God, Titus 2:7-15
In Titus 2:10, Paul wrote to Titus that the people to whom he was preaching in Crete should, “adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.” So, we will study today’s lesson, from Titus 2:7-15, with this theme in mind. We should adorn the doctrine of God: In our example to others – […]
Effectual Working Requires Imparting
Eph 4:15-16 says, “But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body […]
Be No More Children, Eph 4:13-16
In Eph 4:13-16 Paul explains what is supposed to happen with the members of the body of Christ as a result of the three things in Eph 4:12. The body of Christ, by design, will be a perfect man and will come to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ [Eph 4:13]. […]
Thou Art But a Youth, 1 Sam 17:32-37
In 1 Sam 17, David was just a youth when he defeated Goliath [1 Sam 17:33]. But in his youth he was already aware of the Lord’s work in his life. He said, “the Lord… delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear,” [1 Sam 17:37]. […]
Workers Together With Him, 2 Cor 6:1-18
2 CoriIn 2 Cor 6, Paul beseeched the Corinthians to work together with the Lord and with him and the others with whom he served the Lord in the ministry. In 2 Cor 5:17-21, he explained that God has given all new creatures in Christ the ministry of reconciliation. That is, others learn of the […]
Working on God’s Building 1 Cor 3:9
Working on God’s Building 1 Cor 3: 9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When we are saved, we are baptized by the Spirit into Jesus’ body (1 Cor 12:13). According to John 2:19-21 the body of Jesus Christ is a temple. In 1 Pet 2:5, therefore, every new Christian is a “lively stone“ that is added to […]
Asa’s Rewardable Work 2 Chr 15:1-15
Asa’s Rewardable Work 2 Chr. 15: 1-15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Asa’s life changed when he responded to the prophecy of Azariah in 2 Chr 15:1-15. Today, your life can change the same way. You can do the rewardable work that Asa did if you will make the changes that he made. First, get saved – […]
God’s Way of Building His Temple 1 Chr 28:11-21
God’s Way of Building His Temple 1 Chr.28:11-21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Chr 28:11-21 we see God’s way of building his temple. This passage is David’s communication to Solomon concerning building the temple in Jerusalem. From this passage we learn three important things about how God builds his temple in the Lord [Eph […]
Waiting For His Coming 1 Cor 1:7
Waiting For His Coming 1 Cor. 1: 7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Often when I write someone at this time of year, I like to say “maybe this will be the year of our Lord’s return.” We are “waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ,” [1 Cor 1:7]. How shall we conduct ourselves while […]
Before Jesus Returns Matt. 24:42-44
Before Jesus Returns Matt. 24:42-44 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Matt 24:42-44 Jesus instructed his disciples to “be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.” Doctrinally, this command applies to the Second Coming of Jesus rather than to the rapture as you can see from the […]