Sermons and Biblical Studies

When we think of the fact that sin is running rampant in our country we cannot restrain a feeling of distress. Jeremiah, the weeping prophet said regarding Judah, “For the land is full of adulterers; for because of swearing the land mourneth; the pleasant places of the wilderness are dried up, and their course is … Continue reading ““Like A Fire – Like A Hammer” – Bible study”

Well it wasn’t the wedding of the century by any means, but yesterday prince Charles married his erstwhile girlfriend, Camilla. After the couple got married, they proceeded to a chapel where they confessed “manifold sins and wickedness” and asked for forgiveness. Most, I believe, have interpreted this to be confession for the sin of adultery, … Continue reading “Wedding of the (er, uh) Week (?) – Bible study”

Have you ever been troubled in your heart? Have you ever experienced a physical illness or the illness of a loved one? The problems of life and daily living can many times overwhelm us to the point of being disappointed, discouraged and even despondent. There is no human being living on the earth who can … Continue reading ““Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled…” – Bible study”

Do you remember how as children we used to play like we were something that we were not? We’d say, “Let’s play like we’re cowboys,” or “Let’s play like we’re firemen,” or “Let’s play like we’re policemen.” It was not strange that we as children lived in a fantasy world from time to time. There … Continue reading “It's Not A Game! – Bible study”

In the beginning of Romans 11:26, the inspired writer, Paul declares: “And so all Israel shall be saved….” Modern premillennialists contend that there will be a mass conversion of the nation of Israel at the time of Christ’s return. Supposedly, the prelude to this event was the establishment of Israel as an independent nation in … Continue reading “Will All Israel Be Saved? – Bible study”

1) The work of John the Baptist – John’s work was to herald the approach of the kingdom of heaven, the church (Matthew 3:1-2). John was the messenger to prepare the way before the Lord (Malachi 3:1); the Elijah who was to appear before the “great and terrible day of Jehovah come” (Malachi 4:5); the … Continue reading “The Church Before Pentecost – In Preparation (4) – Bible study”

In this article we want to look at some consequences of being neglectful not only in the physical realm but in the spiritual realm as well. Let us first look at the definition of the word neglect: “To fail to carry out an expected or required action through carelessness or by intention. The state of … Continue reading “Neglecting God | Consequences Of Neglect – Bible study”

1) Rejoice with them that rejoice, weep with them that weep – Romans 12:15. 2) Prefer one another – Romans 12:10; 1 Corinthians 10:33. 3) Forgive one another – Colossians 3:13-14. 4) Bear one another’s burdens – Gal. 6:1,2. 5) Take care not to offend – 1 Corinthians 10:32-33. 6) Restore one another in the … Continue reading “Brotherly Love Will Cause Us To… – Bible study”

How do you spend the blessed currency of time? Do you have a “pocketful” of day or have you “spent” your day already? “Today” is the most important time for each one of us because it is all we have been given! We are not promised next year, next month, next week, or even tomorrow. … Continue reading “Making “Today” Your Own! – Bible study”

Latin is a dead language as linguists view things, meaning that it is obsolete and no longer in active functional use. That doesn’t prevent us, however, from importing words and expressions from Latin into modern English vernacular, when those words and expressions help us say things in a more effective way. Take the Latin phrase … Continue reading ““Sine Qua Non” – The Indispensable Christ – Bible study”