Sermons and Biblical Studies

There’s no doubt that New Testament Christians are the most spiritually blessed people on the face of the earth (Ephesians 1:3). The church of our Lord has more highly educated members in the secular sense than ever before in its history. But for all of our secular education, we have never experienced more members destitute … Continue reading “The Cure For Spiritual Ignorance – Bible study”

The story is told of a father who taught his boys a practical life lesson by tying a large bundle of wood with a cord. None of the boys could lift it, much less carry it. Then the father untied the bundle and gave each boy a stack of wood which could easily be carried … Continue reading “Today Is Ours – Bible study”

Our God is with us wherever we go. Of a certainty, He is in the commonplace, whether we know it or not. Jacob said of a most unlikely spot: “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it (Genesis 28:16-NKJV). We may not realize He is close by. We may feel … Continue reading “Our God Is With Us “In This Place” – Bible study”

When Mohammed Ali was at the height of his boxing career, he was often called “The Greatest” referring to the fact that he was considered by many, the greatest fighter in the history of boxing. But, have we ever considered what John 3:16 – KJV is telling us with regard to greatness? Let’s notice each … Continue reading ““The Greatest” – Bible study”

Paul once told the brethren in Corinth that they should earnestly desire the best gifts” (1 Corinthians 12:31 – NKJV). They were guilty of desiring less than the best when they wanted to speak in tongues. Paul explained to them that speaking in tongues was inferior to the gift of prophecy (1 Corinthians 14:18-25) and … Continue reading “Let's Give Our Best! – Bible study”

In Isaiah 40:31, the inspired writer states: “But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.“ The phrase “wait on the Lord” in the above verse, is the Hebrew way of saying … Continue reading “Patience — A Great Virtue! – Bible study”

An individual at my workplace recently became angry with someone over a perceived injustice. A colleague of mine listened to his grievance and sensed that his temper still ran high. He gave him the following sage advice to consider before confronting the individual with whom he was having a conflict: “Cooler heads prevail.“ There’s no … Continue reading “Remember That “Cooler Heads Prevail” – Bible study”

We know the holiday season is almost upon us when we begin to receive catalogs in the mail. Working as a mail expediter for a local school district, I am discovering that every trip to the post office ends with a bin of slick holiday catalogs. Each one claims to offer its recipients something they … Continue reading “Christians Are God's Catalogs – Bible study”

According to shark experts, the shark can be placed in a tonic immobility state, or a natural state of paralysis, by turning them upside down. The shark remains in this state of paralysis for an average of 15 minutes before it recovers. Just imagine, a dangerous shark can be made vulnerable simply by turning it … Continue reading “Running The Christian Race Effectively – Bible study”

A querist asks, “I’ve heard of John Calvin’s doctrine regarding hereditary total depravity. Proponents often refer to Psalm 51:5 and Psalm 58:3 as two of their proof texts. Is this doctrine true or false?” This doctrine is totally false and without merit. Psalm 51:5 – NKJV and Psalm 58:3 – NKJV state: “Behold, I was … Continue reading “Hereditary Total Depravity — A Question – Bible study”