Romans: The Gospel Of God       Chapter 13 Introduction: We should clearly see Paul’s mandate for living out the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God (12:1-2). This short chapter deals with only three subjects: obeying civil authority, the duty of love, and holy living. Expository preaching is found in Nehemiah 8:8, and it [...]

Reminders – Witchcraft     “Neither give place to the devil.” Ephesians 4:27   “Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.”   II Corinthians 2:11 Introduction: We are pursuing a series of messages with one sermon per topic for reminding us of Bible godliness, so each sermon [...]

A Few Questions for Arminians Introduction: An Arminian more or less believes the synergistic, semi-Pelagian doctrine of James Arminius (1560-1609). In recent years, they are the followers of Charles Finney, D.L. Moody, Billy Graham, and Jack Hyles among many others currently enjoying widespread popularity in 2013 e.g. Rick Warren, Joel Osteen, Benny Hinn. Historical Arminians [...]

The Gospel Of John Chapter 5         Introduction: There is much doctrine in this chapter beyond chapters so far except for the preamble and 3. Consider the record of Jesus’ personal care … Nicodemus in 3; the woman in 4; a man here. John in this chapter recorded how Jesus was attacked, [...]

Bible Economics     "And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; that ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing." I Thessalonians 4:11-12 The INTRODUCTION OF BIBLE ECONOMICS Defines the [...]

First Peter: The Gospel of Hope Chapter 2       Chapter 2 1-3 Instruction to grow by word with motive and condition. 4-6 Comfort for scattered Jews by superiority of N.T. house. 7-8 Comfort for scattered Jews by reprobation of enemies. 9-10 Comfort for scattered Jews by election to great mercy. 11-12 General exhortation to [...]

Afflictions and Suffering       “And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith. I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and [...]

The Consequences of Sin         32 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. 33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. 34 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. 35 For whoso findeth [...]

A Christian Work Ethic     Introduction: The present economic situation demands we humble ourselves before God’s rules for wise working. We have, and we likely will much more, face layoffs and other employment and financial difficulties. We will trust the Lord, but we cannot tempt the Lord by violating the job wisdom He has given [...]

Christian Liberty         What Is It? The freedom from God to do whatever you wish in any matter the Bible does not address, without fear of persecution by the church or saints!   What Is It Not? It is not an excuse to break any Bible principle, compromise your conscience, put yourself in [...]

Birth Control, Job Hunting, and Skydiving       “Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted him in Massah.” Deuteronomy 6:16   “Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.” Matthew 4:7 Introduction: There is a practical lesson for life in this subtle temptation [...]