Sermons and Biblical Studies

It is clear from the scriptures that in order for one to be saved, one must be baptized (Mark 16:16). Since the word “baptize” is a transliteration from the Greek word “baptizo” the significance of the word is lost to us in the English language. So it is within the context of how the word … Continue reading “Purity of Purpose – Bible Lessons”

In ladies Bible class, we have been studying the epistle of First Peter. Peter writes in this epistle to those who have been scattered abroad by persecution, particularly, those who have been born again through the redemption of the blood of Christ and struggling to be faithful to the Christ. He encourages them to stand … Continue reading “Who Is Precious To You? – Bible Lessons”

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 … Continue reading “Bible Study on Elders' Qualifications – “Not A Novice” – Bible Lessons”

God took action to delay the progression of the plans of mankind at the tower of Babel. Man had the tendency to move toward evil and were quite inventive in the pursuit of it. So God divided mankind by tribe and tongue. We learn that it is by God’s decree that there are so many … Continue reading “Genesis 11:1-9 – The Tower of Babel – Bible Lessons”

In Mark 12:41-44, the text reads: “And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called unto him his disciples, … Continue reading “A Look At The Poor Widow – Bible Lessons”

A few weeks ago I received in my e-mail inbox an article on a psychological study regarding wisdom. My first reaction to the article was, “How can you study wisdom from a psychological perspective?” So I read. The article spoke concerning the “Wisdom Project,” conducted at the University of California Davis. In the study, the … Continue reading “Wisdom, Spirituality, Truth, Religion and God – Bible Lessons”

Matthew 2:13-23 – Jesus in Egypt By Egypt to Galilee and Nazareth Vs. 13-15 – The wise men depart and now God sends a messenger to warn Joseph regarding Herod’s impending plans. This isn’t the first time that Joseph had been visited by God’s messenger in this way (see Matthew 1:20). The warning is to … Continue reading “Matthew 2:13-23 – Jesus in Egypt – Bible Lessons”

It is hard to over-estimate the importance of the passage before us. Abram (later, Abraham) is introduced as one that God had special dealings with, much as He did with Noah. To the Israelites this passages points back to their origin. Abraham is their father. They will be introduced to the faith of Abraham and … Continue reading “Genesis 12:1-3 – The Call of Abram – Bible Lessons”

Moses continues with his enumeration of the the basic features of the physical universe. He now ascribes to God’s creative power the dry land on which the Israelites were sitting at their first hearing of the book. While other religions ascribed the earth as a god in itself, Moses explained it to be a creation … Continue reading “Genesis 1:9-10 – Bible Lessons”

Did the Israelites live under the bondage of the Egyptians for 430 years? This question arises due to the alleged contradiction between Exodus 12:40; Genesis 15:13-14; Acts 7:6-7; and Galatians 3:17. The two general views that are held are that 1) the Israelites were in bondage 430 years, and 2) the Israelites were in bondage … Continue reading “430 Years From the Promise to the Law – Bible Lessons”