Sermons and Biblical Studies

In all my years as a Christian, the following are some reasons (?) I’ve heard as to why folks delay in becoming a Christian, along with a brief response: 1) “A lot of Christians are hypocrites” While this is indeed a true statement, consider the fact that there are hypocrites in every phase of society. … Continue reading “Why Delay In Becoming A Christian? – Bible study”

The Jews clearly understood that God’s commandment not to kill refers to murder – the malicious taking of human life (Exodus 20:13). It doesn’t forbid governments to use the death penalty or to wage war. This commandment deals solely with private morality. Exodus 20:13 is based on the divine truth that human life is sacred, … Continue reading “Defending Human Life – Bible study”

Lot was the son of Haran and the nephew of Abraham, (Genesis 11:27). Following Haran’s death, he went with Terah, his grandfather, and Abraham to Ha-ran (Genesis 11:31). After Terah’s death, he and Abraham went to Canaan (Genesis 12:5). Following a sojourning in Egypt because of a famine in Canaan, Lot and Abraham were faced … Continue reading “Lot – A Righteous Man – Even In The Midst Of Sin And Sinners! – Bible study”

As Christians, most of us are not engaged in pulpit ministry. Our time between Sundays is spent doing secular work that might not seem to have value for the spread of the gospel. Therefore, we may view ourselves as second-class disciples. That may have been the way some members of the church in Colosse regarded … Continue reading “Secular Work – Work For The Lord Between Sundays! – Bible study”

New Life How does one obtain a new life? What is the role of baptism in obtaining that new life? What mode of baptism is necessary to obtain a new life? What happens when one is baptized? In this lesson, brother John Davis of Beaumont, Texas discusses the role of baptism in salvation. He takes … Continue reading “New Life – Bible study”

Precious Life Is life precious? There are so many in the world today who don’t believe such. With the problems of abortion, suicide, and euthanasia, we see that many do not value life. Terrorists that sacrifice themselves to murder others don’t believe in the preciousness of life. The Bible teaches that life is precious and … Continue reading “Precious Life – Bible study”

Paul At Mars Hill Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill in Athens, Greece was one of the most influential sermons on the western world. By exposing the idolatry of the Athenians, Paul sets forth the one true God. The Athenians response was less than appreciative. Nevertheless, Christianity still survives while the gods of the ancient world … Continue reading “Paul At Mars Hill – Bible study”

A reporter once asked President Herbert Hoover, “Mr. President, how do you handle criticism? Do you ever get agitated or tense?” “No,” President Hoover replied, seemingly surprised at the question, “of course not.” The reporter continued, “when I was a boy you were one of the most popular men in the world. Then, for a … Continue reading “Do We Have “Peace At The Center?” – Bible study”

The context of Ezekiel’s writing was during the time of Judah’s 70 year captivity in Babylon. Many of the Jews who were carried away into captivity were innocent, and were not responsible for the sins which had caused Judah to be carried away into Babylon. In fact, Ezekiel himself was a faithful Hebrew prophet in … Continue reading ““Repent And Turn Yourselves From All Your Transgressions” – Bible study”

A querist asks, “In 1 Corinthians Chapter 7, Paul refers a couple of times to be speaking under “his own opinion” in regard to marriage. In one sense he even basically says “this is my opinion, but I can’t help but think the Spirit of God is helping me through it.” My question is, “Why … Continue reading “What About Paul's “Opinions” in 1 Corinthians 7? – Bible study”