We’re Bible believers and Bible believers are supposed to have standards. Typical standards govern hair style and length, dress, dating, attendance, giving, soul winning, and so forth. These are generally set by men for men. They keep pastors and churches from becoming too much like the world. They add some...
How could Paul say, “I take pleasure in distresses” and really mean it? Paul could say that he took pleasure in distresses because, when he was in distress, he received from the Lord: Grace – 2 Cor 12:9-10 “I take pleasure in… distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am...
Jesus fulfilled the commandments of the Old Testament and then gave a new commandment. The new commandment is “That ye love one another,” [Jn 13:34]. It is simply stated, just like the ten commandments. People say that the Bible is hard to understand. There is nothing difficult to understand about,...
The spirit of fear 2 Tim.1:7 “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” How much of your day do you live in fear? What are the things that you are afraid of? According to this scripture,...
Love is of God 1 Jn.4:7-8 True love is defined by God. So in our world today there are many myths concerning love. If we are not diligent, we will fall for the world’s definition of love. The divorce rate and alternative forms of marriage are proof positive of the...
Two Sides to God Rom. 11:22 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul said in Rom 11:22, “Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God…”. God is both good and severe. There are, therefore, two sides to God. Men generally only consider one side or the other. However, God is balanced. Notice...
So Great Salvation Heb. 2:3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO So great is our salvation because: So great is our Savior – Titus 2:13 – consider how great Jesus Christ is. He created the universe. He has all power. So great is his humility that he wiling forsook all of his riches...
How to Love Your Children Titus 2:3-4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this passage we see that the aged women are to teach the younger women to love their husbands and their children. On the surface this may seem odd because you would think that you would not have to teach...
Growth Requires Nourishment and Exercise 1 Peter 2 2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Normal growth requires proper nourishment and exercise. Physical growth is the result of proper nourishment and exercise – physical growth doesn’t happen automatically. When a child is born, it is normal to expect that child to grow, as long...
Practical Steps for Marriage Matt. 7: 3-5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Here is a brief summary of the first six lessons that Tony, Randy and I have taught on the home: Man’s authority comes from God and he must rule. His wife must be in submission. The children will model what...
