Sermons and Biblical Studies

As people, we sometimes have funny concepts about growing old. We don’t want to become old, but neither do we want to die young. Douglas MacArthur is quoted as saying, “Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. People grow old only by deserting their ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to … Continue reading “What Does the Bible Say About Growing Old – Bible Lessons”

Have you ever heard of the Baron Karl Friedrich Hieronymus Freiherr von Munchhausen? He was a German army cavalry officer who was born in Bodenwerder (Germany) and lived from 1720-1797, but so far as we know, he never accomplished any great or notable feat worthy of historical fame. So why is the good Baron famous? … Continue reading “Munchausen’s Syndrome – Bible Lessons”

In Mark 16:20, the inspired record states of the apostles: “And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following, Amen.” Today one can simply turn on the television and hear claims being made of “miracles” on every hand. It’s a wonder anyone is sick … Continue reading “The Purpose Of Miracles | Does the Bible Say? – Bible Lessons”

March 16th, 2003 In reply to your comments below, even in 1 Corinthians 11 the use of the word “church” and “together” does not preclude individual action because Paul states in verse 28, “but let a man examine himself.” My position is clear. The use of the singular in 1 Corinthians11:28 is within a plural … Continue reading “Does Galatians 6:10 Authorize The Church to Give to Non-Saints? Part 6 – Bible Lessons”

One of the reasons Paul was able to live as he lived, preached as he preached, and endured what he endured is found in 2 Corinthians 4:18 where he said, “While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are not seen … Continue reading “Faith is Seeing The Invisible | Bible Lesson on Living by Faith – Bible Lessons”

There is in the Lord’s church a growing number of individuals who are seeking to change the practices that we find in the scriptures to conform to a more denominational perspective. These are departing from the teaching that is found in the Bible regarding salvation, worship, the church, and Christian living. It is good for … Continue reading “What Liberalism Is Not – Bible Lessons”

Enemies come in all different shapes and sizes. There are physical enemies who seek to take our lives. There are enemies in the business world who would destroy our way of earning a living. There are enemies within families when close bonds have been severed due to a “falling out.” And, there are spiritual enemies … Continue reading ““Avenge Not Yourselves” – Bible Lessons”

The remainder of the chapter is a list of men whose only importance is that they are the ancestors of Abraham, a man not yet mentioned. If not for this connection they would certainly be unmentioned in history. They are mentioned because of the importance of the ancestry of Abraham. From Noah to Abraham, this … Continue reading “Genesis 11:10-32 – Ancestors of Abraham – Bible Lessons”

By now, no doubt, you have heard of the movie, “The Passion of the Christ” directed by Mel Gibson. The subject of the movie is, more or less, the last twelve hours of the life of Jesus. I saw the movie this past week and it accurately, vividly, and gruesomely portrays what the physical experiences … Continue reading “The Significance of the Sufferings of the Christ – Bible Lessons”

Ours is certainly the age of change, and no one in the kingdom who is alert can say that most changes are for the better. Almost daily, through the communications means we have in this modern time, news comes to us that is distressing. The nation is imperiled, and not nearly so much from another … Continue reading “Distressed, But Not Despondent – Bible Lessons”