Author: Bevans Welder

Practical Spirituality for Christians Gal. 6:1-9

In Gal. 6, Paul explains practical spirituality for Christians. Paul already explained the problem with going back under the law after you’re saved.  His conclusion at the end of chapter 5, to remedy these problems, was for the Galatians to walk in the Spirit. However, it is difficult for a young Christian to know exactly […]

Reproof II Tim. 4:2

Reprove II Tim. 4:2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO To reprove is to speak in disapproval of; to rebuke, meaning to scold in a sharp way; to reprimand; or to convict.  Reproof is essential in life. The purpose of reproof is to: get you to turn – Prov 1:23 – to stop you in your present course […]

The Joy of Evangelism 1 Peter 1:8,9

The Joy of Evangelism 1 Peter 1:8,9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The joy of evangelism is actually seeing souls get saved.  It takes a lot of persistent seed sowing and prayer – it takes a sincere desire and burden to see lost people saved – it takes consistency in your life; a real, unmistakable testimony of […]

Fallow Ground Hos.10:12

Break Up Your Fallow Ground Hos.10:12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Lord commanded Israel to break up their fallow ground. Fallow ground has lain uncultivated, unused, and unproductive for a period of time.  Israel had plowed wickedness and they had reaped iniquity [Hos 10:13].  They were admonished to sow righteousness and reap mercy.  The Lord said […]

The Fruit of the Spirit, Part II Gal. 5:22-26

Please refer to the complete set of notes on the Fruit of the Spirit found under the prior Sunday school lesson on the Fruit of the Spirit.  This particular lesson deals with the following aspects of the fruit of the Spirit: Longsuffering Gentleness Goodness Faith Meekness Temperance The first lesson on the fruit of the […]

The Root of the Matter Job 19:28

The Root of the Matter Job 19:28 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In order to find out the real nature of a man you need to look down at the root of the matter. You must see what’s beneath the surface. The root of the matter will tell you what kind of man you are dealing with […]

Baptized with the Holy Ghost Matt. 3:11

Baptized with the Holy Ghost Matt. 3:11 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This lesson on baptized with the Holy Ghost is a doctrinal study on what this baptism is and what it does.  In this study we will contrast this baptism with the baptism of 1 Cor 12:13.  Some believe that being baptized with the Holy Ghost […]

Big D 2 Thess. 2:10-12

Big D  2 Thess. 2:10-12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Texas, the Big D stands for Dallas, but in the Christians life the Big D is for words that start with the letter D that can ruin your walk with God – you have to really watch out for these. Deception – 2 Thes 2:10-12 – […]

The Fruit of the Spirit Gal 5:22-26

The fruit of the Spirit is contrasted to the works of the flesh and it is obvious that there is a vast difference between the two.  The works of the flesh come forth from a wicked heart [Mk 7:21-23], are forbidden by the law and they will diminish your inheritance in the kingdom of God.  […]