Sermons and Biblical Studies

A querist asks, In 1 Peter 3:7 KJV, what does the phrase dwell with them [wives] according to knowledge mean? The text in 1 Peter 3:7 KJV reads: Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them [wives] according to knowledge (with understanding – 1 Peter 3:7 NKJV) giving honor unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, … Continue reading “A Question On “Dwelling” With Our Wives – Bible study”

According to Webster’s Online Dictionary, the word, “context,” comes from the Latin term, contextus, “connection of words,” from contexere, “to weave together.” The imagery for this term is that of a woven fabric. Lifting a thread out of that fabric tears the weave, ruins the fabric, and leaves the thread a weak version of its … Continue reading “Respecting God's Weave – Bible study”

Have we ever wondered what will be said of us when we depart the walks of this earthly existence? (Hebrews 9:27). What kind of eulogy will be presented on our behalf at our funeral service? A eulogy doesn’t have to cover every aspect of a person’s life. In fact, the best eulogies are often those … Continue reading “What Will Be Said Of Us When We Die? – Bible study”

The following are some reachable goals that we can set for ourselves each day of our life: We can seek Gods kingdom first before any other priority (Matthew 6:33). We can use our time wisely (Ephesians 5:15-17). We can study our Bibles more (2 Timothy 2:15 KJV; cf. Psalm 1:1-2). We can have an encouraging … Continue reading “Some Reachable Goals – Bible study”

Theres a controversy in the world regarding how we should properly dress before our fellow man. Some folks obviously think that the less clothing we wear, the cooler we become (this is not always true – see No. 3 – Cover up). In this short article, let us see what the Bible says about proper … Continue reading “How Should Christians Dress? – Bible study”

The following are some aspects of our fleshly tabernacle (body) that we as children of God should consider in our Christian walk: It was created by God (Genesis 2:7). It must be presented to God (Romans 12:1-2). It is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). It is to glorify God (1 Corinthians … Continue reading “Our Fleshly Tabernacle – Bible study”

The following poem by an unknown author, encourages us to keep on keeping on no matter how difficult our problems and trials are, remembering “if God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31). “When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill, When the funds … Continue reading “When Things Go Wrong – Bible study”

Its been said that two of the most important decisions in life that a young person will ever make are (1) who their friends will be, and (2) who they will marry. Young people, simply stated, who your friends are will be the main factor in determining who you will marry. Years ago, my grandmother … Continue reading “Some Sage Advice To Young People – Bible study”

In the parable of the rich man (Luke 12:16-19), we see that the rich man had a definite I problem. Notice in this text that the personal pronoun I is repeated six times, indicating an attitude of selfishness and covetousness (Luke 12:13-15 – Note the parentheses around each I for emphasis). And he thought within … Continue reading “Do We Have An “I” Problem? – Bible study”

My favorite recorded conversion story in the New Testament is that of the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:26-40. The following are seven observations regarding this text: 1) Through the providence of God, the angel spoke to Philip at just the right time for Philip to go and meet the eunuch at just the right place … Continue reading “The Conversion Story Of The Eunuch – Bible study”