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In the instruction on withdrawing from a disorderly member of the church, found in 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, the words are clear: The member has been disorderly (vv. 6, 10-11), and is now to be noted and association with him withheld (v. 14). Paul then adds, “Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him … Continue reading ““Admonish Him as a Brother” – Bible study”

We sometimes neglect to notice all the power of the passage found in Hebrews 9:27. The emphasis is not on the fact that we will die once. The emphasis is upon the fact that death is our last appointment and we won’t be late for it! In this life, all of us make various appointments … Continue reading “We Won't Be Late For Our Last Appointment – Bible study”

Anyone who is a student of the Bible can readily see the great unity and harmony that exists within the pages of God’s inspired word. Today, it would be virtually impossible to find forty uninspired men, separated by centuries and from all walks of life, to have the ability to write sixty-six books void of … Continue reading “The Unity Of The Bible – Bible study”

In the movie “Forrest Gump,” Forrest meets a nurse while sitting on a park bench. He asks her if she would like a piece of chocolate from his box of chocolates. She doesnt respond. He then tells her, My mama always said that life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what youre … Continue reading “Is Life Like A Box Of Chocolates? – Bible study”

In the April-May-June, 2012, Volume 43, No. 2 Issue of the brotherhood publication, “Think On These Things,” brother David Diestelkamp has written the following above titled article (scroll down the page): Brother Diestelkamp’s article is perfect in timing for the Memorial Day weekend, when many folks decide to take a four day weekend, traveling to … Continue reading “Sober Minded In Every Sense Of The Term – Bible study”

While growing up, my grandmother gave me some sage advice by saying, If you cant say anything good about someone, just dont say anything at all. Which reminds me of the following humorous stories: There was a young preacher who one day announced to his church family that he was resigning his preaching position and … Continue reading “Giving Some Sage Advice – Bible study”

The chief priests and elders once came to Jesus and asked him, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” (Matthew 21:23). It was not likely that these religious folks were as interested in the truth of the answer as they were in the difficulties it would present for … Continue reading “Submitting To The Authority Of Jesus – Bible study”

While television has a myriad of programming to watch, the most entertaining offerings are the commercials. A few years back, one of the more amusing ads was the one for Toyota minivans in which Bob, the safety engineer, demonstrates to two young boys how automobiles are crash-tested. By remote control, Bob slams one vehicle after … Continue reading “Are We Still Looking For The Wrong Kind Of Answers? – Bible study”

The above quote is a thought-provoking line, isnt it? It comes from the first of Pauls speeches in Acts. It was in the synagogue at Antioch of Pisidia, and he was demonstrating by the Scriptures, that God has fulfilled what He promised to thefathers by the resurrection of Jesus. Having noted their hope in the … Continue reading ““After He Had Served The Purpose Of God In His Own Generation” – Bible study”

3 rules for reading the Bible, from Acts 1 Randal Matheny says: Understand the purpose. Don’t go beyond what is written. See the whole picture.