Sermons and Biblical Studies

1 Corinthians 10:13, “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”  The word “tempted” … Continue reading “Where is it written in the Bible… God will not put more on us then we can bear?”

This is the same thought the Pharisee, Simon, had in verse 39. Simon thought Jesus should condemn and avoid her. The woman was sinful and had broken the Law. Jesus answered Simon with a parable in verses 41-42. "And he said, Two men were in debt to a certain man of business: one had a … Continue reading “This is a sinful woman, Luke 7:36-50. Why didn't Jesus condemn her?”

Mark 4:9-12 (NASB): “… ‘He who has ears to hear, let him hear.’ And as soon as He was alone, His followers, along with the twelve, began asking Him about the parables… ‘To you has been given the mystery of the kingdom of God; but those who are outside get everything in parables, in order … Continue reading “What does Mark 4:12 mean? Did God plan that some people would be deliberately closed to the truth so that they would not be forgiven?”

“And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.  And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother?  And he said I know not:  Am I my brother's keeper?…..And now thou art cursed … Continue reading “Did Cain go to hell?”

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”  2 Corinthians 5:17 (Concordia Translation) This process describes those who have become God's people by making a full consecration of themselves and then being begotten of the Holy Spirit as new creatures … Continue reading “What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 5:17?”

Genesis 1:2, “And the earth was without form, and void, …And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” The word Spirit is the Strong’s Hebrew word H7307, “ruach”. Strong’s Concordance defines “ruach” as “wind; by resemblance breath…” Some of the ways this word is translated are air, anger, blast, breath, courage, … Continue reading “Show me God the Holy Spirit in scripture.”

In the context of this verse, Jesus had just told the rich, young ruler to sell all he possessed, give it to the poor, and follow him. Jesus was able to read the heart of this man, and saw that although he was trying to do the right things, he loved his possessions more than … Continue reading “What does Mark 10:31 mean, "But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first?"”

God is not the author of pain, sickness, temptations and trials. He does not give us headaches.  No, the cause of these problems is sin. God told Adam if he would sin by eating the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, his body would begin to degenerate and would eventually die. … Continue reading “Does God, in His sovereignty, decide whether or not you get a headache?”

There are five places where Michael is spoken of in the Bible.   Daniel 10:13, “But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.” Here Michael is recognized as … Continue reading “Are Michael the Arch Angel and Jesus the same person?”

“Just as you saw that the feet and toes were partly of baked clay and partly of iron, so this will be a divided kingdom; yet it will have some of the strength of iron in it, even as you saw iron mixed with clay. As the toes were partly iron and partly clay, so … Continue reading “What do the 10 toes represent in the book of Daniel, and what are the names of the 10 nations they're speaking of?”