Sermons and Biblical Studies

Central to Christianity, is a personal relationship between an individual and God (Matthew 22:36-37). A healthy and vital relationship with God, eliminates the sin that separates us from our loving Father (Isaiah 59:1-2). Obeying the command to love the Lord with all of our heart, soul, and mind, makes it possible for each of us … Continue reading “Some “One Another” Expressions – Bible study”

Brother Steve Higginbotham, preacher for the South Green Street Church of Christ in Glasgow, KY. has written and posted some excellent Bible-based outlines to his blog,which addresses some of the moral issues of our day. Because of the waning morality we see in our country, these outlines are especially needed to be shared, not only … Continue reading “Addressing The Moral Issues Of Our Day – Bible study”

Beekeepers know that a bees age is determined by the condition of its wings (see Figure 4). Because bees constantly work, their wings get a lot of wear and tear. Young bees have wide well-formed wings, whereas older bees have narrow, torn, and tattered wings. The bee doesnt die of old age. It dies when … Continue reading “Let's Work Our Wings Off! – Bible study”

A querist asks, Ive heard and read about many speculations and theories regarding the battle of Armageddon in Revelation 16:13-16. Understanding the figurative nature of Revelation, can you please explain what this battle is referring to in this text? The text in Revelation 16:13-16 reads: And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming out … Continue reading “What About Armageddon? – Bible study”

The shark is a large ocean fish with an equally large appetite. In fact, so large, that he will swallow almost anything he can get into his mouth. In the same ocean, dwells a small animal called the urchin. The urchin is a parasite in disguise. When the urchin encounters a shark, he will roll … Continue reading “A Lesson Learned From The Shark – Bible study”

The following are nine suggestions designed to improve our spiritual attitudes. If well make application of these suggestions, not only will we experience personal Christian growth, but the Lords church will grow as well. 1) Remind ourselves that we are not perfect individuals (Romans 3:23), thus a perfect congregation of the Lords church does not … Continue reading “Improving Our Spiritual Attitudes – Bible study”

Early in their discipleship, James and John were called, The sons of thunder (Mark 3:17-KJV). They had a similar mindset of Jonah, in that they would rather have seen the Lord’s enemies destroyed than saved (cf. Jonah 4-NKJV; Luke 9:51-56-NKJV). On the occasion documented in Luke 9:51-56-NKJV, both James and John thought they had the … Continue reading “Do We Want To Call Down Fire From Heaven? – Bible study”

In the following poem by an unknown author, we see two different attitudes illustrated. Lets seriously think about what the words are saying to us, and then choose the right attitude of heart as we interact with others (cf. Matthew 7:12; Luke 18:9-14). A man was down and someone said, Thats where the rascal ought … Continue reading “A Difference In Attitude – Bible study”

A querist asks, In Romans 8:28, Does the phrase all things necessarily refer to every single event that transpires in a Christians life? By looking at the rest of this chapter in context, the logical answer is “No.” Looking at the context of Romans 8:28-39, allow me to suggest the following interpretation: Note that the … Continue reading “The Phrase “All Things” In Romans 8:28 – Bible study”

The Greek noun usually rendered patience in the New Testament is hupomone. Thayer says of the word: in the N.T. the characteristic of a man who is unswerving from his deliberate purpose and his loyalty to faith and piety by even the greatest trials and sufferings (Greek-English Lexicon, p. 644). William Barclay comments: It is … Continue reading “A Look At Patience In The New Testament – Bible study”