Sermons and Biblical Studies

Deliverance is a process, whether it is situational or ultimate.  There were numerous times that God “delivered” Israel from their enemies (situational).  See Joshua 6-Jericho, Judges 6 & 7-Gideon, 1 Samuel 17-David & Goliath. Deliverance, as a Christian, from sin and from this life into the next (ultimate), is a process.  The path of a … Continue reading “Is deliverance a process?”

The miracle of turning water into wine, found in John 2:1-11, is the first recorded miracle of Jesus' public ministry.  It occurred while Jesus and his disciples were attending the wedding in Cana on the third day of the celebration. Apparently, Jesus’ mother, Mary, had a close relationship to the hosts. She was informed of … Continue reading “What is the significance of Jesus turning water into wine ?”

Jesus answers this very question. Mark 4:10-12, “When Jesus was alone, some of those who had heard him came to him with the twelve disciples and asked him to explain the parables.  ‘You have been given the secret of the Kingdom of God,’ Jesus answered. ‘But the others, who are on the outside, hear all … Continue reading “Why is the Bible written in parables ?”

The story of Noah and the flood is found in Genesis 6:1-9:1. “Noah, and Shem, and Ham, and Japheth, and Noah’s wife, and the three wives of his sons with them, (went) into the ark.” (Genesis 7:13) Noah’s family was the only one left in the world that loved and worshiped the One True God. … Continue reading “Who was on Noahs ark and what kind of characters were on his ship? For example were there any people of dark descent?”

The highest eternal purpose in life is to live for God. Footstep followers of Jesus would have the same purpose he had. “For this purpose I was born, and for this purpose I have come into the world–to give testimony for the truth. Everyone who is a friend of the truth listens to my voice."  … Continue reading “How can I find meaning or purpose for my life?”

Job is an example of a righteous man; he is one of whom the Apostle Paul said: “…we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses”, (Hebrews 12:1 NKJV), and consider “the issue of their life, imitate their faith” (Hebrews 13:7 ASV). In James 5:11, we read, “Ye have heard of the patience of … Continue reading “When did Job live? Did he live before Abraham or before Noah?”

There are 2 direct scriptures which directly teach that one prophetic day represents one actual year. 1) Numbers 14:34 “After the number of the days in which ye searched the land, even forty days, each day for a year, shall ye bear your iniquities, even forty years, and ye shall know my breach of promise.” … Continue reading “How do we know that a day for a year is correct?”

James 1:6-8 and 4:8 tell us:  "One who wavers (hesitates, doubts) is like the billowing surge out at sea, that is blown hither and thither and tossed by the wind.  For truly, let not such a person imagine that he will receive anything (he asks for) from the Lord, [For being as he is] a … Continue reading “How would you define double-mindedness?”

Jesus has many names and titles throughout the Bible.  He is called different names depending on the setting, audience, and timeframe being referred to. Jesus was the name that God told Joseph in a dream that he should call Jesus when he was born (Matt 1:21).  Jesus is the Greek form of the Hebrew name … Continue reading “Why did the Biblical name of Jesus change?”

Please note: the middle parts of verses 7-8 (not here quoted, but in the KJV) are spurious. Those words were added by scribes. Today, scholars agree that those omitted words are not part of the Bible. The New American Standard Bible (NASB) accurately translates this scripture passage. In 1 John 5, the Apostle John is … Continue reading “Can you explain 1 John 5:7-8, “For there are three that testify: the Spirit and the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement.” (NASB)”