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. […]
A Fresh Start, 2 Cor 5:17
A Fresh Start 2 Cor. 5: 17 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO So much of the time, the reason that we get depressed or get stuck is that we can’t let go of the past. We are living “butt first,” always turned around, walking backwards, regretting the past, unaware of what’s coming next and getting ready to […]
Walk As Children Of Light, Eph 5:8
When you walk as children of light, you: Walk with Jesus – 1 Jn 1:3-7. You are drawn to his light and the light of his words. Prov 4:18 and 2 Pet 1:19. The brighter the light that is in you, the closer to him you’re going to be. Christians get in trouble in this […]
The Word of Life, 1 Jn 1:1-10
Manifestation and Declaration of the Word of Life, 1 Jn 1:1-4 John’s First Epistle General is a declaration of that which he saw and heard when Jesus, the Word of life, was on earth. He begins his epistle in similar fashion to his gospel, writing of that which was from the beginning, 1 Jn 1:1, […]
My Cup Runneth Over, Ps 23:5
David wrote in Ps23:5, “My cup runneth over”. His cup was filled to capacity and running over. We can appreciate what he was saying, for in our own lives our cup: Runneth over with the fulness of God. David said in Ps 16:5, “The Lord is the portion of… my cup”. Eph 3:19, says that […]
Jesus Who Is Called Christ, Matt 1:16
Matt 1:16 and Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. When Jesus is called Christ, this appellation signifies four things about him. He is: The King of Israel Matt 2:1-4 where is he that is born king of the Jews? And when he had gathered all […]
Christmas Traditions, 2 Thes 1:7-10
Christmas Traditions 2 Thes.1:7-10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We are going to examine some Christmas traditions which are perversions of Biblical truth. Here are some of the major Christmas traditions: Santa coming to town – instead of waiting around for Santa to arrive (which he won’t), look for Titus 2:13, the glorious appearing of Christ. […]
In A Manger, Luke 2:7
In A Manger Lk 2: 7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The fact that there was no room for them in the inn was not an accidental overcrowding due to the huge crowds who had come back to Bethlehem for the taxation. The fact that Jesus was laid in a manger when he was born was all […]
Thou Anointest My Head With Oil, Ps 23:5
In Ps 23:5 David wrote, “thou anointest my head with oil”. When David was a teenager, the Lord instructed Samuel to anoint him as the successor King to Saul, 1 Sam 16:13. When Samuel anointed him with the oil, “the Spirit of the Lord came upon him from that day forward”. Being anointed with oil […]