We have been studying the false teachers who bring in damnable heresies [2 Pet 2:1].  Today, we are going to study 2 Pet 2:18-22, in which we learn what affect these false teachers have on people who have already “escaped from them who live in error,” [2 Pet 2:18].  You’re...

We have been studying the whole armor of God on Wednesday nights. To date, we have discussed the helmet of salvation, which protects us from carnality, fear and pride.  The breastplate of righteousness protects us from unrighteousness and sin.  The girdle of truth protects us against the lies of the...

Ps 19:1-14 is a wonderful Psalm magnifying the work of God’s words.  The first six verses tell of the work of the words [Ps 19:4] of the creation of the Lord, in which the invisible things of him are clearly seen being understood by the things that are made [Rom...

According to Acts 20:35, Paul told the elders of Ephesus that Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”  Paul had personally experienced the truth of this verse.  Paul was a minister of the gospel.  As such, “the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should...

In 2 Pet 2:4-17, Peter continues dealing with the subject of false teachers.  In this section of the chapter, Peter tells us that God will judge the false teachers and will not spare them.  He cites God’s judgment of the fallen angels, the world that was flooded in Noah’s day,...

We have been studying the armor of God on Wednesday nights.  We have discussed the helmet of salvation, which protects us from carnality, fear and pride with a saved, spiritual, sound, servant mind.  The breastplate of righteousness, which protects us through the righteousness of Jesus Christ when we stay right...

The Personality of the Holy Spirit Matt 1:20 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In men’s Bible study last night, we taught a lesson on the personality of the Holy Spirit.  It is helpful to know the definition of the word personality when discussing this topic.  According to Webster’s New World Dictionary,...

Take Away the Wicked Prov 25:4-5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The point of Prov 25:4-5 is very plain and is thoroughly demonstrated in scripture.  Before a silversmith can make a silver vessel, he must heat the silver and remove the dross so that he is working with pure, unblemished material.  Likewise,...

Have you ever noticed that when most people encounter something challenging they fold?  We are a generation of moral and spiritual weaklings. Trouble usually elicits complaints from us.  People whine and fuss when things are tough.  Life’s difficulties don’t go away just because you don’t like them.  What we need...

Wherever there is truth, there are going to be lies.  In the Old Testament, there were false prophets among the people, when there were holy men of God who spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost [2 Pet 1:21].  In the New Testament, Peter said, “there shall be...