He Is Able, Dan 4:37
There are times in our lives when we need to be reminded that “He is able”. Talking to Kevin Beier the other day, he mentioned reading, “God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham”, in Matt 3:9. Such a comfort, now that his wife is going through cancer treatments. In fact, […]
Workers Together With Him, 2 Cor 6:1
In 2 Cor 6:1 Paul wrote, “We then, as workers together with him, beseech you…”. Consider this. Paul was God’s chosen vessel to bear the Lord’s name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel, Acts 9:15. Paul was the one to whom God gave the revelations of the mysteries. And Paul was […]
Antichrists, 1 Jn 2:18-29
1 Jn 2:18-29 is about antichrists and how to identify them and how to protect against them. There is not just one antichrist. There are many antichrists, v.18. Jesus said there would be, Matt 24:24. John wrote, “It is the last time”, which includes Tribulation saints. And he said that antichrists would be hard to […]
Glory in The Cross, Gal 6:14
Jesus went to the cross to pay for our sins. Therefore, you can be saved because he died for you. But if you want to really live, you must take up your cross, too, Lk 9:23. He’s not talking about taking up a cross as an emblem, like a crucifix or a necklace. He’s talking […]
A New Commandment, 1 Jn 2:8-17
In 1 Jn 2:8-17 John deals with three subjects. He deals with a new commandment, spiritual maturity, and the right attitude toward the world. A New Commandment, 1 Jn 2:8-11 The new commandment that John wrote to them is the same new commandment Jesus gave in Jn 13:34. Remember that John’s epistle reads like a […]
Your Dwelling, Ps 23:6
In Ps 23:6 David wrote, “and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever”. When we read this we receive instruction about our dwelling. Future Dwelling. “I will dwell”. To dwell is to live as a resident and to remain for a time. At the time David wrote this Psalm, he […]
What Can The Righteous Do, Ps 11:3
Ps 11:3, “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do”? The question sounds hopeless. If the foundation of anything is destroyed, the whole structure built upon it is coming down. You get the sense that if the foundations are destroyed, you must give up; there is nothing you can do. However, there […]
Test Your Testimony, 1 John 2
As we studied in Sunday school, 1 John is doctrinally applied to Tribulation saints. However, excellent spiritual applications can be made throughout this epistle. One such application is the test of your testimony. You can TEST your TESTimony. Three times in 1 Jn 2 we find the expression, “He that saith”. We see it […]
Keep His Commandments, 1 Jn 2:1-7
There are two main points in 1 Jn 2:1-7 that we want to discuss in this lesson. The first is that ye sin not, found in v.1. And the second is that we keep his commandments, found in v.3. There are many spiritual applications in 1 John that can help us in the church age. […]
Goodness and Mercy, Ps 23:6
In Ps 23:6, David wrote, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life”. When David began the Psalm, he wrote, “The Lord is my shepherd”. With the Lord as your shepherd, two of the things you get from him follow you. Goodness and mercy: Are characteristics of God. […]