Bible Study

The Rapture of Believers 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 by Cooper Abrams Introduction:    Chuck Smith the popular preacher and writer of Calvary Chapel, in Costa Mesa, CA predicted the Rapture in 1981. This reveals a great deal about him as a Bible expositor.          Hal Lindsay’s first said he thought the rapture would occur in 1948+40=1988; … Continue reading “The Rapture of Believers -1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 – Bible study”

The Believer’s Preparation for Christ’s Return 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Cooper P Abrams III Introduction: &nbsp&nbsp The Thessalonians had many questions about the return of the Lord Jesus Christ and there was much confusion about the matter. The same is true today, in spite of the fact that we have Gods word on the matter which … Continue reading “The Believer’s Preparation for Christ’s Return – 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 – Bible study”

Principles for Godly Living 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Cooper P Abrams III Introduction: &nbsp&nbsp This is the last message in the series on 1 Thessalonians. The series of eight messages has addressed various subjects which are important for the believer and the local church. 1 Thessalonians 1:1-20 – The Testimony and Success of a Faithful Congregation … Continue reading “Principles for Godly Living – 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 – Bible study”

Gladness, Joy, and Thanksgiving Psalm 100 by Cooper Abrams (https://bible-truth.org) INTRODUCTION: The first American Thanksgiving didn’t occur in 1621 when a group of Pilgrims shared a feast with a group of friendly Indians.           On September 16, 1619, a group of 38 English colonists headed by Captain John Woodlief sailed from England aboard the Margaret. … Continue reading “Gladness, Joy, and Thanksgiving – Psalm 100 – Bible study”

The Benefits of Thanksgiving Psalm 100 by Cooper Abrams Psalm 100 “Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, … Continue reading “The Benefits of Thanksgiving – Psalm 100 – Bible study”

What is True Thanksgiving? Psalm 92:1-6 by Cooper Abrams Introduction: The first mention of thanksgiving is found in Leviticus 7:12.           If he offer it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer with the sacrifice of thanksgiving unleavened cakes mingled with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil, and cakes mingled with oil, of fine … Continue reading “How to truly offer thanksgiving – Psalm 92:1-4 – Bible study”

Being Grateful and Whole Luke 17:11-19 by Cooper Abrams Introducion: Jesus healed ten lepers, but only one returned to thank Him. The Gospels tell us that Jesus had for months traveled around Israel healing all the sick that were brought to him. Can you imagine what is was like to be healed? Jesus would speak … Continue reading “Being Grateful and Whole – Luke 17:11-19 – Bible study”

THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD IN THE TRIALS OF THE BELIEVER Romans 8:26-28 by Cooper Abrams           Introduction: 1. There are surely difficulties for the child of God during his life. There are also times of indecision and times when we wonder if God is working. 2. During one’s Christian life there will be peaks where God … Continue reading “THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD IN THE TRIALS OF THE BELIEVER – Romans 8:26-28 – Bible study”

OVERCOMING TODAY’S TRIALS Heb. 10:19-39 by Cooper Abrams Introduction: Have you ever watched an airplane take off.  First the engine is started  and the pilot makes his cockpit checks, makes sure all is in order.  Next he pulls the plane onto the runway, revers up the engines and applies the power.   Then with the burst of power the plane rolls … Continue reading “Overcoming Today’s Trials – Hebrews 10:19-39 – Bible study”

The Trials of a Child of God Message One Job 1-3:26 by Cooper Abrams Introduction: 1. The Book of James is the first part of the New Testament Godgave after the Old Testament Book of Malachi. I believeit is significant that the first instruction that God gave after over four hundredyears of silence since He … Continue reading “The Trials of the Child of God. Job 1-3:26 – Bible study”