Sermons and Biblical Studies

Colossians 2:14-17 (KJV), “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. Let no man therefore judge you in … Continue reading “Please can you explain Colossians 2:14-17, where it says – do not let anyone judge you?”

The purpose of the ministry of Jesus was to try to convince the Jews that He was the son of God and their Messiah. The scribes and Pharisees had taught them the Law, but once Messiah had come, the law would be superseded, to be replaced by a "new and living way." Hebrews 10:20  KJV   Galatians … Continue reading “What is being taught in the chapters of John 6, 7, 8?”

The Reward and Responsibilities of the Church. We know the Church will receive a heavenly reward.1 John 3:2, “Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He … Continue reading “What are the responsibilities of the Church class and other classes of peoples in the resurrection?”

Jesus lived 33 1/2 years. We know this, as he began his ministry about 30 years of age (Luke 3:23). The length of his ministry was 3 1/2 years, which can be shown from the prophecy in Daniel. In Daniel 9, God tells Daniel that Messiah (Jesus) would come (begin his ministry) after 69 weeks of … Continue reading “How many years did Jesus live?”

The Bible actually says NOTHING about near death experiences.  While the Bible does record that a person (such as Lazarus—John 11:1-44) died and came back to life, or was very ill to the point of death  (Jairius’ daughter—Matthew 9:18-25, Mark 5:22-42), it does not record the experience from the ill person’s perspective.  The Bible contains … Continue reading “What Does the Bible Say About Near Death Experiences?”

The Bible verses you are referring to are found in Genesis 32:24-26 and 29. "And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was … Continue reading “Did Jacob really fight with God and prevail?”

“You shall surely destroy all the places where the nations whom you shall dispossess served their gods, on the high mountains and on the hills and under every green tree. You shall tear down their altars and dash in pieces their pillars…chop down the carved images of their gods and destroy their name out of … Continue reading “Why might Moses call for such a brutal treatment in Deuteronomy 12:2-3?”

The simple answer to your question is Romans 10:4, "For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes." The purpose of the Law was to show how now imperfect human beings cannot keep a perfect Law, and thus we desperately needed Christ to fulfill it. "Therefore the law was our … Continue reading “The Law taught fish with scales are clean and without scales unclean. Does this teaching apply to us now or only to Israelites?”

Ask anyone today and with all the recent police shootings of unarmed Black people, primarily Black men, they might be tempted to say, “Yes”.  But, of course, that is not what the questioner is asking about.   Let’s see what the Bible says. Genesis 9:22-27 says, “And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of … Continue reading “Is It True That Blacks Are Cursed?”

Marriage was instituted by God for the first couple. "For Adam no suitable helper was found. So the Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, He took one of the man's ribs, and closed up the place with flesh. Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib He … Continue reading “What is the Bible way to get married?”