September 4, 2009 |
Flee, Follow, Fight |
The following was adapted from F.E. Marsh’s 1000 Bible Study Outlines1 In his letter to Timothy (1 Timothy 6:4-21), Paul gave three “F’s” to Timothy when he would set him on his guard. Look at them: “Flee these things” (4-11). |
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August 9, 2009 |
Cleaving to Christ |
The following reading, Cleaving to Christ is adapted from F.E. Marsh’s, 500 Bible Readings.1 Acts 11:23 The following seven ways will indicate how we can cleave to Christ: By prayerful dependence upon Him (Phil 4:6). By being taught by Him |
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July 24, 2009 |
A Memoir of Grace |
I have been reading Pastor Chuck Smith’s biography, Chuck Smith: A Memoir of Grace. Here is a quote that I particularly liked and one that I bear witness to from my own life. It pleases God to guide our lives |
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June 11, 2009 |
Agape vs. Phileo |
With respect to the Greek words agape and phileo, which are translated love in the English, note the following: Phileo doesn’t denote a lesser love except contextually Agape doesn’t denote divine love except contextually I have heard many sermons stating |
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June 11, 2009 |
The Tongue |
Some Scriptures regarding the human tongue and its use. (Proverbs 10:18-22 NKJV) Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool. In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips |
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June 11, 2009 |
The Will of God |
I have heard people say quite a bit that they just wish they knew what the will of God was for their life. Well here are some Scripture references that will tell us! (Col 1:9 NKJV) For this reason we |
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June 11, 2009 |
Laborer Is Worth His Hire |
Scripture tell us that the laborer is worth a reasonable wage. And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house. (Luke |
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June 11, 2009 |
Debt |
Here are some Scriptures that deal with a believer and debt. Let’s review them first and then I will give some thoughts on how to interpret. Do Not Borrow: (Romans 13:8 NKJV) Owe no one anything except to love one |
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June 11, 2009 |
Books Maintained Before God |
At least three books are maintained before God. Revelation 20:12 says “books” which is plural (i.e., at least two) plus the Book of Life. What are the books? The Book of Life and the book of deeds. The name “Book |
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May 21, 2009 |
APTAT |
Following an explanation of John Piper’s acronymn APTAT. The excerpt is from an article at Desiring God. A – I acknowledge that without Christ I can do nothing (John 15:5; Romans 7:18). P – I pray that God would make |
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