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(Week #52) The King on His Throne: Why Should Jesus Be King? (Revelation 5:1-14)
(Week #51) The Superiority of Christ’s Kingdom (Hebrews 1:1-3)
(Week #50) Kingdom Leaders Reflect Christlikeness (Philemon 1-25)
(Week #49) Kingdom Warfare (Ephesians 6:10-20)
(Week #48) God’s View of Suffering through Trials (1 Corinthians 1:7-10; James 1:2-4)
(Week #47) Kingdom Problems – Kingdom Solutions: How to Have Unity in the Church (1 Corinthians 1:10-17)
(Week #46) Kingdom Liberty (Galatians 2:11-21)
(Week #45) An Empowered Kingdom (Acts 1:1-8)
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Revelation Study
Learn more about what the Book of Revelation is all about.
Revelation is a letter. It contains vast amounts of symbolic and apocalyptic literature that can be related directly to Old Testament apocalyptic revelation. As such, reading and interpreting Revelation in view of its plain meaning gives the reader a sensible view of the future that is in harmony with the rest of the Scripture.
Song of Solomon Series
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Song of Solomon (8:1-14): Pressing On in Marriage
Pressing On in Marriage Song of Solomon 8:1-14 I. Grow in love. (v.1-4) A. Shulamite’s desire is to be able to show public affection for Solomon. (v.1) - “[Shulamite] is not wishing that they were literally b-rother and sister, but that they had the freedom of...
Song of Solomon (7:1-13): The Maturation of Marriage
The Maturation of Marriage Song of Solomon 7:1-13 I. The Lover’s Dance (v.1-9) A. Solomon describes Shulamite’s features (v.1-7). - This section portrays the maturing of the couple’s marriage. The progress in their love is revealed in two ways. First, the imagery in...
Song of Solomon (6:4-13) Part II: Conflict Resolution – How to Fight Fair
Conflict Resolution – How to Fight Fair (Part II) Song of Solomon 6:4-13 I. Focus on positive communication (v.4-9) A. He extols her physical beauty (v.4) B. He values her and forgives her (v.5-7) - “Solomon still treats her the same, showing his love for her is not...
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Chronological Bible Study
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Galatians Series
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Galatians (6:11-18): What’s Most Important in Life
What’s Most Important in Life Galatians 6:11‐18 The most important thing in Paul’s life, and that he sought to share, was the saving Gospel of Christ. Salvation is by faith alone in Christ alone. I. It is pressing (v.11) A. Paul wrote to the churches...
Galatians (5:26-6:10): Helping Others Live the Spirit Filled Life
Helping Others Live the Spirit Filled Life Galatians 5:26‐6:10 I. Confront the erring Christian (v. 5:26‐ 6:1) A. Confronting a sinning Christian should be done with a view to spiritual restoration. a. Conditions for Confrontation: 1. One must be spiritual. -...
Galatians (5:13-25): Living the Spirit Filled Life
Living the Spirit Filled Life Galatians 5:13‐25 I. It involves charity (v.13‐15) A. Serve in love not the flesh. (v.13) - “Christ does not give freedom to believers so they can do what they want but so they can, for the first time, do what God wants, because of...
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Theology
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New Testament Lists of Spiritual Gifts
Spiritual Gift - A Spiritual Gift is a sovereignly and supernaturally bestowed enablement given by the Holy Spirit to every believer. The purpose of each gift is for the believer to use his gift for the spiritual edification of fellow believers in the Church, which...
10 Attributes of God
1. Sovereign God is absolutely and universally supreme. He is the Most High, the Lord of Heaven and earth. He is subject to none, influenced by none, and absolutely independent. God does as he pleases, only as he pleases, always as he pleases. None can thwart Him or...
Can a Christian Lose His Rewards?
Hebrews 5:11-6:12 and The Believer’s Loss of Rewards Throughout the Church’s history, many controversies have arisen as a result of the third warning found in the sixth chapter of the book of Hebrews. The debate found in these controversies touches every aspect of the...
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The Flesh – A Personal Reflection
Overt behavior is a display of the thinking of a person. Who a person is can only be displayed through his flesh – which in 2 Cor. 10:2-3 seems to be related both to the material and the immaterial aspects of a person. On the one hand “we walk in the flesh” i.e. the...
The Passion Week
Jesus arrived in Bethany six days before the Passover (Jn. 12:1), the Saturday before the Passion Week. That evening, Jesus was anointed at Simon the Leper’s house (Matt. 26:6-13; Mk. 14:3-9, Jn. 12:1-8). On the next day, Sunday, there was a great crowd that came to...
Don’t Be a Clampett Christian
Don't Be a Clampett Christian - Sermon on James 2:14-26 “Come and listen to my story about a man named Jed. The poor mountaineer barely kept his family fed. And then one day he was shooting at some food when up through the ground came a bubbling crude, oil that is,...
Bible Verses
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25 Inspirational Bible Verses About Friendships
The Bible has a lot to say about walking with a brother or sister in Christ. From helping you to learn how to choose the right friend or instruct you on how to maintain beneficial relationships, there are many things you can learn about friendships. These...
25 Fantastic Bible Verses for Engaged Couples
Getting married can be one of the biggest milestones of our life. Finding a person you wish to spend the rest of your life with can bring you great levels of joy and peace. These fantastic bible verses for engaged couples will remind you of Gods' everlasting presence...
21 Encouraging Bereavement Bible Verses
Losing a loved one can leave us feeling devastated and alone. Whether it was a traumatic incident or expected illness, death can launch us into a deep emotional state of grief. These encouraging bereavement bible verses will help to remind you of the Lords presence in...
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Book Reviews
Early Christian Doctrines – Book Review
J. N. D. Kelly, Early Christian Doctrines. Rev. ed. New York: HarperOne, 1978. 511 pp. $17.00. Early Christian Doctrines is authored by J. N. D. Kelly. Kelly is Principal of St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, England and is recognized internationally as an authority on...
Things to Come – Book Review
J. Dwight Pentecost, Things To Come. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1958, 633 pp., $29.99. J. Dwight Pentecost is distinguished Professor Emeritus of Bible exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary, where he has taught since 1955. He has both an earned Th.M. and...
The Openness of God: A Biblical Challenge to the Traditional Understanding of God – Book Review
Clark Pinnock, Richard Rice, John Sanders, William Hasker and David Basinger, The Openness of God: A Biblical Challenge to the Traditional Understanding of God. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1994. 202 pages. $19.99. Clark Pinnock and the other contributors...
God in the Wasteland: The Reality of Truth in a World of Fading Dreams – Book Review
David F. Wells. God in the Wasteland: The Reality of Truth in a World of Fading Dreams. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Pub Co, 1994. 288 pp. $24.00. In “God In The Wasteland: The Reality of Truth in a World of Fading Dreams,” David F. Wells sets out to accomplish...