In the past few weeks we have examined, in these bulletin studies, some religious beliefs of Catholicism. Perhaps the most fundamental difference between Catholicism and other religions claiming Christ is our attitudes toward scripture and tradition. During the protestant reformation movement one of the things that was emphasized was the need to base our religious […]
Satan’s Strike; Job’s Justification Vs. 13 – We shift from the heavenly scene of Satan’s treachery to an earthly one in which there was joy and rejoicing. We know from verse 4 that this was likely one of these occasions at which Job’s children had gathered in celebration of one of their days. It is […]
Well it wasn’t the wedding of the century by any means, but yesterday prince Charles married his erstwhile girlfriend, Camilla. After the couple got married, they proceeded to a chapel where they confessed “manifold sins and wickedness” and asked for forgiveness. Most, I believe, have interpreted this to be confession for the sin of adultery, […]
When one reads through the Old Testament prophets one picks up on the theme that judges ought to be righteous in their judgments. Isaiah pleads with them: “Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow” (Isaiah 1:17). Jeremiah scolds them: “They are waxen fat, they shine: yea, […]
Introduction and Matthew 1:1-17 Matthew Introduction Who wrote the book? The apostle Matthew, as inspired by the Holy Spirit, is almost universally acknowledged, historically, to have written the book. While the book doesn’t specifically say who wrote it, there can be no reasonable doubt that Matthew was its penman. When was the book written? There […]
What is speaking in tongues? First let’s look at Mark 16:17-20. In this passage, Jesus tells the disciples that they would do many signs. Verse 20 says that these signs were for the purpose of confirming the word which they preached to those who heard them. One of the signs that Jesus promised they would […]
I have heard it said all my Christian life that the sins of Israel were “rolled forward” to Christ. But I read in Leviticus 4, 5, and 16 that a person bringing a sin offering will be forgiven (Lev.4:20, 26, 31, 35; 5:10, 16, 18; 16:30). Where in the Bible do we read that the […]
In Matthew 19, where does it say they are not divorced? It says they committed adultery, but I cannot find where it says they were not divorced. The questioner is referring to Matthew 19:9. Jesus is stating what His law is regarding marriage and divorce. Jesus says, “And I say unto you, whosoever shall put […]
Did Moses give the rules for divorce without God’s authority or did God give this authority? We read in Deuteronomy 24:1, “When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him […]
Ok folks, clear your calendars because a very important event is coming up for which you are going to want to be prepared. I’m not talking about Easter, Labor Day, the 4th of July, Thanksgiving or even Christmas. No, it’s nobody’s birthday either. However, I think you are going to want to be ready for […]
Date written: October 5th, 2001 Scripture ref: Psalm 95:6,7 SUBJECT: Fundamentals TITLE: The Worship of the Church PROPOSITION: We want to study the worship of the church. The church’s worship must have the correct object, the correct attitudes, and the correct actions. OBJECTIVES: Everyone should be able to explain worship today in the church. AIM: […]
Date written: July 12th, 2002 Scripture ref: Eph. 4:11 SUBJECT: Church TITLE: The Church–Its Organization PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will examine the organization of the church. In the temporary organization of the church we have 1) Apostles and 2) Prophets. In the permanent organization of the church we have 1) Christ as head. 2) […]
Date written: May 10th, 2002Scripture ref: Acts 16:30 SUBJECT: Fundamentals Bible Class TITLE: Lesson 8 — What must I do to be saved? PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study what the Bible tells one to do to be saved. OBJECTIVES: Everyone should be able to understand the plan of salvation and explain it to […]
Today is the day that has come to be known as America’s unofficial holiday. Yes, that’s right, it is Super Bowl Sunday. Of course, the Super Bowl is the penultimate sports experience for most people who live in the United States. People start planning weeks in advance for their parties and get-togethers at which they […]
In John 2, John says turning water into wine was Jesus 1st miracle. In John 3, Nicodemus says he knew that Jesus had done signs. In John 4, John says Jesus did his second miracle. The question is, was it really only his 2nd miracle? I appreciate this question. It shows that someone is thinking […]
If someone who lives in Africa doesn’t know about God or his word and he dies will the man go to hell? The question that many people often ask is how could God be so unjust as to send someone who has never heard His word to hell? We are very quick to point the […]
I would like to know if Jesus was God the Father or if he was only the (lower case) son of god. The question restated is as follows: Is Jesus really Deity, or was he a created being like angels, man, and all creation? Jesus was and is Deity. In Him dwelt all the fullness […]
Do you think that Romans 11:14-32 is a prophecy yet to be fulfilled? This is a fairly long passage of scripture to discuss. Let’s look at it and see if we can understand what is being taught in this part of the Bible. This passage comes right in the middle of a discussion regarding the […]
What is the promise in Acts 2:39? In a previous question, we talked about the gift of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2:38. Summarizing what was said in regard to that question, the gift of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2:38 must be the ability to do miracles. The evidence for that is this: 1) […]
What is the difference between body, spirit, and soul? First, I am assuming that you are referring to an individual person. Second, I am also assuming that you are asking this question in reference to what the Bible teaches or some particular Biblical passage and not what men have said through the many years these […]