The Cleansing Blood, 1 Jn 1:7-9
1 Jn 1:7 says that “the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.” That is a tremendous promise. Today we are going to discuss a few of the consequences of sin in our lives. And then we’re going to see how the blood of Jesus Christ remedies those consequences when we […]
Justification by Faith and Works, Jas 2:18-26
If justification is by faith then what is justification by faith and works in James 2 about? It’s about Tribulation saints. Christians often use James 2:18-26 to prove that you must do something to show that you are saved and thus justify yourself by works after salvation. They like to quote Jas 2:18-26 to show […]
Thank God For Your Wife, Prov 19:14
If you have a prudent wife you ought to thank God for your wife because she came from the Lord according to Prov 19:14. Now, your wife may not have been a perfect fit for you when you first married, but over time the Lord has tempered you and molded her, or molded you and […]
You Can Face Condemnation, Rom 8:1
According to Jn 5:24, Jesus Christ said of every saved person, he “hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation.” That is a tremendous promise. You see, before a person is saved, he is “condemned already,” [Jn 3:18]. According to Jn 3:36, he “shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on […]
Church Attendance, Heb 10:25
Why should I be concerned with church attendance? Because God says so, for one thing. The Bible gives us clear instruction on the necessity for church attendance. The following are some of the most important reasons for attending a good church. For obedience to God – Heb 10:25 says, “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves […]
A Garden Inclosed, Song 4:12
The Song of Solomon pictures the relationship between Jesus Christ and his bride, the church. In Song 4:12, Solomon refers to his wife as a garden inclosed. Therefore, as Christians, we can be likened to a garden inclosed. This picture gives us some very interesting insights into our lives. Our lives must be maintained in […]
Anguish, Anxiety and Assurance, Ps 5:3
Today we’re going to discuss three things that can deeply affect your walk with God: anguish, anxiety and assurance. Two of these negatively affect your relationship to the Lord and one of these positively affects your relationship to Him. Can you tell which ones are which? Of course. Anguish and anxiety will magnify your problems […]
After the Reviving, Ezra 9:9
This message on After the Reviving starts in Ezra 9. Ezra 9:9 is in the middle of Ezra’s prayer to God after hearing that the people of Israel had not separated themselves from the people of the lands around them, like they had been commanded to do. They had married strange wives, those who were […]
Five Excuses For Not Turning, Prov 1:22-23
There is an amazingly generous offer in Prov 1:22-23. Wisdom offers to the simple, to scorners, and to fools to “pour out my spirit unto you,” and to “make known my words unto you.” God makes this offer, not to the righteous, but to fools and scorners. The offer is made to those who are […]
Jesus is God and Man, Matt 8:20
Jesus Christ is God and man. He is both the Son of man and the Son of God. Are these titles ambiguous and confusing, creating doubt as to his true identity? Or do these designations have enough significance to warrant the use of both of them in the Bible. Let’s see. Son of Man refers […]