Sermons and Biblical Studies

To the preacher, lifes a sermon, To the joker, lifes a jest, To the miser, life is money, To the loafer, lifes a rest. To the soldier, lifes a battle, To the teacher, lifes a school. Lifes a great thing for the thinker, But its folly to the fool. Life is just one long vacation, … Continue reading “Life – Bible study”

When is the time to trust? Is it when all is calm, when waves the victors palm, And life is one glad psalm of joy and praise? Nay, but the time to trust is when the waves beat high, When storm cloud fill the sky, and prayer is one long cry, O, help and save. … Continue reading “The Time To Trust – Bible study”

Theres something about a fine old hymn That can stir the heart of a man; That can reach to the goal of his inmost soul Such as no mere preaching can. Its more than the tune of the song he sings And its more than the poets rhyme Its the Spirit of God working through … Continue reading “The Power Of Christian Song – Bible study”

The life of Howard Hughes started with great potential, but sadly ended in a heart-breaking condition. Even though he was one of the wealthiest men in the world, he died as a spiritually bankrupt individual. Mr. Hughes was born in December of 1905 in Houston, Texas. His mother, Allene, died when he was 15 years … Continue reading “It Only Takes One Generation – Bible study”

The following is a synopsis of the Bible found in New Testaments that are left in motels and hotels by The Gideon organization. I have added appropriate Scriptures and article links: The Bible contains the mind of God (1 Corinthians 2:16; cf. John 15:15; 1 Peter 4:1), the state of man (Romans 3:9,23), the way … Continue reading “A Synopsis Of The Bible – Bible study”

Those of us who have bad allergies more than likely have consulted an allergist. The allergist will usually suggest allergy shots which seem ludicrous at first. Nevertheless, allergy shots are designed to cause the body to tolerate the very thing it will not tolerate. The doctor injects the allergy in very small doses over a … Continue reading “Satan's Devices – Bible study”

The story is told about a woman who kept a box in her kitchen that she called her “Worry Box.” Every time something troubled her, she would write it down on a piece of paper and put it in the box. She resolved not to think about her problems as long as they were in … Continue reading “A “Worry Box” Or God's Hands? – Bible study”

A querist asks, “In 1 Corinthians 15:29 KJV, what does the phrase, “baptized for the dead” refer to in this verse?” Using the King James Version, the text reads: “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?“ … Continue reading “What Does “Baptized For The Dead” Mean? – Bible study”

In 1 Peter 2:11, the word “pilgrims” in the Greek is “parepidemos” (Strongs 3927), which is a combination of three words: para (alongside of), epi – (upon), demos (people of a foreign country or city). The term is defined as (1.) “One who comes from a foreign country into a city or land to reside … Continue reading “We Are Strangers And Pilgrims On The Earth – Bible study”

God’s word commands us to pray (cf. Philippians 4:6; Ephesians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18; 1 Timothy 2:1; 1 Timothy 5:5). In prayer, there is a recognition that one must approach the throne of God withreverence (Hebrews 12:28). However, throughout the Bible, one will find several different postures assumed by those petitioning God. Obviously, if a … Continue reading “Is There A Certain Posture In Praying? – Bible study”