Baptized for the Dead, 1 Cor 15:29
In 1 Cor. 15:29, “baptized for the dead” is the water baptism of saved people who are “dead with Christ” and who will be raised “like as Christ was raised up from the dead.” This verse of scripture has been a real problem for some scholars. As a matter of fact, it is the “proof” […]
God Chastens His Sons, Heb 12:5-11
According to Heb 12:5-11, if you are a child of God, then you are going to be chastened by God in your life. In this passage, there is a good bit to learn about God’s chastisement. God chastens us for: Our Profit – Heb 12:10 – ”but he for our profit.” Our fathers, on […]
Living in the Will of God, Matt 26:39
Living in the will of God is a daily challenge. In order to live in the will of God you must follow some important spiritual truths from the Bible. To live in the will of God you must: Yield to God’s will at all times – Matt 26:39. Your will and God’s will are often […]
Things That Are Profitable, Is 48:17
Is 48:17 says, “… I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.” What are some things in the Bible that God has taught us are profitable to us? In chronological order, the following things are profitable: Labor is profitable – Prov 14:23 […]
A Citizen of Our Holy Nation, 1 Pet 2:9 – July 5, 2026
A Citizen of Our Holy Nation This weekend we saw lots of patriotism, fireworks and drone shows celebrating the 250th birthday of the USA. Despite it’s faults, it’s our country, and I’d rather be here. Would you say that a person who prays for those in authority is a good citizen of our country? We […]
The Sixth Day, Gen 1:24-31 – July 5, 2026
On the sixth day, God created the living creatures and man. The Living Creature 24 Let the earth bring forth, compare v.11, contrast v.20. After his kind. This expression is used five times in v.24-25. Once again there are no transitions. Canines beget canines, felines beget felines, bovines beget bovines, and so forth. Cattle. These […]
Declaration of Independence, Jn 8:36
Excerpts from the declaration of independence encourage us to declare our independence from our former tyrannical rulers, the devil, the world and the flesh. When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of […]
They Frame Mischief by a Law, Ps 94:20
There are two ways to frame mischief by a law. Legislatively, you can make the law thus legalizing sin, or judicially, you can declare a law unconstitutional. In Ps 94:20 we find that the throne is taken over by the wicked and it becomes the throne of iniquity. Once the wicked are in the throne […]
We Should Bring Forth Fruit Unto God, Rom 7:4
When we get saved we should bring forth fruit unto God according to Rom 7:4. We know from reading Jn 15:1-16 that the Lord expects us to bring forth fruit as branches on the vine of Jesus Christ. In that passage he tells us that in order to produce the fruit he desires, we must […]
Favour, 1 Sam 2:26
It is more important to have favour with God than it is to have favor with men. God will give you favor with men [Gen 39:21; Ex 3:21]. Too much time is spent trying to gain favor with men. That time would be far better spent in favour with God. You have favour with God: […]