Sermons and Biblical Studies

The Lord is my Shepherd (That’s Relationship!) I shall not want (That’s Supply!) He maketh me to lie down in green pastures (That’s Rest!) He leadeth me beside the still waters (That’s Refreshment!) He restoreth my soul (That’s Healing!) He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness (That’s Guidance!) For His name’s sake (That’s Purpose!) … Continue reading “God In Psalm 23 – Bible study”

Have you ever read the tract, “The Four Spiritual Laws”? It was written by Dr. Bill Bright, the president of Campus Crusade for Christ. Approximately 1.5 billion copies of this tract have been printed and distributed all over the world. It was written to quickly and efficiently teach people how to be saved. Unfortunately, “The … Continue reading “Four Flaws In “The Four Spiritual Laws” – Bible study”

A querist asks, “What age do we live in? Christian Age, Messianic Age?” We are presently living in the Christian Age. The following short study should help our understanding regarding the different dispensations or ages of time: Patriarchal Age The word “patriarch” means “father.” In this age God began to deal with man as the … Continue reading “Defining The Different “Ages” – Bible study”

Many honest and sincere folk in the religious world oppose the idea that baptism is an essential element in the salvation process. They argue that we are not saved by works and since baptism is a “work,” it follows that baptism has nothing to do with our salvation. The Bible declares that man is not … Continue reading “Baptism — A Working Of God – Bible study”

The philosophy of agnosticism is the primary cause of many of the problems we face in the Lord’s church today. Some members contend that “any” position one takes relative to what any passage of Scripture teaches is “tentative” at best. Every position one holds must be viewed from the standpoint that it has application only … Continue reading “Agnosticism In The Church – Bible study”

Regarding Isaiah 11:6-9, a querist asks, “When do these events take place on the earth?” In Isaiah 11:1-10, the prophet directs his attention far into the future towards the Messiah’s kingdom (Christ is portrayed as “a Branch” – Isaiah 11:1). He describes a reign of peace among those who seek refuge in Christ. This reign … Continue reading ““The Wolf Shall Dwell With The Lamb” – Bible study”

The word “novice” appears only once in the New Testament in 1 Timothy 3:6. In this passage, the apostle Paul is describing for Timothy the necessary qualifications of a man who would be appointed a “bishop” in other passages called “elder” (1 Timothy 5:19) or “overseer” (Acts 20:28) in the local church. Of the prospective … Continue reading ““Not A Novice” – Bible study”

A querist asks, “Would you comment on Exodus 21:22? In the context it is used, what is meant by ‘no mischief follow’?” Exodus 21:22-25 is speaking about the crime of striking an expectant mother (which causes the child to be born prematurely and dies). To every Jewish family, posterity was a very important issue, because … Continue reading “No Mischief Follow – Bible study”

The Bible is silent concerning the existence of extraterrestrial life. Rather, it focuses on the earth as the only planet that contains any form of life. Since the Bible declares itself to be authoritative (2 Timothy 3:16), let us examine the following authoritative evidence to see if this is so (Acts 17:11): 1) In Genesis … Continue reading “Does Extraterrestrial Life Exist? – Bible study”

Merriam-Webster Online, defines the word, apology as being derived from the Greek word, apologia which means, “a speaking in defense.” This Greek word does not imply admission of guilt or regret, but a desire to make clear the grounds for some course, belief, or position, i.e. “his speech was an apologia for his foreign policy.” … Continue reading “Are We “Apologists?” – Bible study”