Commending a Brother and Convert to Jesus Christ. The Transformation of a Sinner Philemon 1-24 by Cooper Abrams(https://bible-truth.org) Introduction: This Prison Epistle is addressed to Philemon one of Pauls converts. The books of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon are often called “the Prison Epistles.” They were written by the apostle Paul during his first imprisonment … Continue reading “Commending a Brother and Convert to Jesus Christ – The Transformation of a Sinner- Philemon 1-14 – Bible study”
Introduction – Salutation and the Grace of Assurance of Salvation – 1 Peter 1:1-9 – Bible study
Introduction to First Peter 1 Peter 1:1-25 Compiled by Cooper Abrams Introduction: The main theme of Chapter 1 is to comfort those he addresses the Epistle to. The early Christians were going through difficult trials and Peter is seeking through these truths that God inspired him to write to enable them to bear them with … Continue reading “Introduction – Salutation and the Grace of Assurance of Salvation – 1 Peter 1:1-9 – Bible study”
The Suffering of the Saints and the Suffering of Christ – 1 Peter 2:1-25 – Bible study
The Suffering of the Saints and the Suffering of Christ 1 Peter 2:1-25 ( This message is from J. Vernon McGee’s commentary on 1 Peter.) Introduction: Peter deals with the suffering of Gods children and the suffering of the Lord Jesus Christ. And in these three chapters we will see what suffering accomplishes in the … Continue reading “The Suffering of the Saints and the Suffering of Christ – 1 Peter 2:1-25 – Bible study”
God’s Under Shepherd – 1 Peter 5:1-4 – Bible study
God’s Under Shepherd 1 Peter 5:1-4 Cooper Abrams Introduction: We are living in a time of great compromise of God’s word. It is really nothing new. Since the early years of the 1st Century pastors have been under great pressure to change, weaken, water down and make God’s message and truth to make it … Continue reading “God’s Under Shepherd – 1 Peter 5:1-4 – Bible study”
God’s Promise and Conditions to Answer Prayer – Bible study
GOD’S PROMISE AND CONDITIONS TO ANSWER PRAYER Selected Scripturesby Cooper Abrams I. THE LORD HAS MOST ASSUREDLY PROMISED TO ANSWER PRAYER. Following are twelve passages of Scripture in which the Lord tells us that He wants us to pray to Him and that He wants to answer our prayers: “Ask, and it shall be given … Continue reading “God’s Promise and Conditions to Answer Prayer – Bible study”
The Nature of Prayer – Psalms 65:2 – Heb. 11:6 – Bible study
THE NATURE OF PRAYER Psalms 65:2 – Heb. 11:6 Cooper Abrams INTRODUCTION: 1. What is prayer? It is simply talking to God as a friend, parent. 2. Many have questions about prayer? Jesus’s disciples did and ask him for instruction. “And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when … Continue reading “The Nature of Prayer – Psalms 65:2 – Heb. 11:6 – Bible study”
The Effectual Fervent Prayer – James 5:13-18 – Bible study
The Effectual Fervent Prayer James 5:13-18 INTRODUCTION: This passages says the effective fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. 1. Prayer is conversing with God; the intercourse of the soul with God, not in contemplation or meditation, but in direct address to him. 2. Prayer may be oral or mental, occasional or constant, casual … Continue reading “The Effectual Fervent Prayer – James 5:13-18 – Bible study”
THE MODEL PRAYER – Matthew 6:9 – Part One – Bible study
THE MODEL PRAYER Part One – Matthew 6:9 by Cooper P Abrams III – *All rights reserved INTRODUCTION: This is the actually the Lord’s “model” prayer. It is mis-titled “the Lord’s prayer” in that Jesus did not pray this prayer, but gave it as a model by which believers are to pray. Each verse in … Continue reading “THE MODEL PRAYER – Matthew 6:9 – Part One – Bible study”
THE MODEL PRAYER – Matthew 6:10 – Part Two – Bible study
THE MODEL PRAYER Part Two – Matthew 6:10 by Cooper Abrams – *All rights reserved INTRODUCTION: Last Sunday we learned several truth concerning praying. 1. There are two accounts in the NT in which the Lord Jesus gave the Model Prayer. In the Sermon on the Mount. Matt. 6:5 When asked by the Disciples. Luke … Continue reading “THE MODEL PRAYER – Matthew 6:10 – Part Two – Bible study”
THE MODEL PRAYER – Matthew 6:11 – Part Three – Bible study
THE MODEL PRAYER Part 3 – Matthew 6:11 by Cooper P Abrams III – *All rights reserved INTRODUCTION: 1. We continue our series on prayer with this the third message. There are two accounts in the New Testament in which the Lord Jesus gave the Model Prayer. In the Sermon on the Mount – Matthew … Continue reading “THE MODEL PRAYER – Matthew 6:11 – Part Three – Bible study”