- Greeting One Another
Life consists of seasons – of birth and death; of joy and sadness; of silence and speech; and of deep issues and comparatively trivial issues (see Eccles.3:1-8). Yet, in a … - Denying the God of Creation (1 Timothy 4:1-5)
Not long before this Paul had to warn the elders there about threats to biblical truth – Acts 20:29-30. The source of false teaching. 4:1-2. The ‘later times’ is … - Defying Pharaoh (Hebrews 11:23)
Amram married his father’s sister, Aunt Jochebed (Ex.6:20; Num.26:59), which would soon be forbidden under Moses’ law. We are obliged to disobey ungodly laws. see Ex.1:15-2:2. Normally, we are … - Showing Jesus is Lord and Christ (Acts 2:22-36)
Confusion at Pentecost proceeds this passage, Peter responds by preaching this sermon. Death could not hold him Peter now boldly proclaims Christ’s death and resurrection Hosea 6:2 The OT … - The Heavenly Hope (Hebrews 11:13-16, 20-22)
Martin Luther: ‘Whosoever professes he has a Father in heaven, confesses himself a stranger on earth; hence there is in the heart an ardent longing, like that of a … - The Mystery Revealed (1 Timothy 3:14-16)
Paul has been telling Timothy about how the church at Ephesus is to be run. Now he comes to summarise the message of the Church. Our plans for the … - Abraham, the Father of Faith (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19)
Abraham is the father of faith (Rom.4:16; Gal.3:6-9). The background is in Genesis 12:1-3; 15:13-16; 16:1; 17:17; 22:1-2. Faith obeys without knowing everything. 11:8. Faith clings to what Luther … - This is That (Acts 2:12-21)
Gospel preaching in book of Acts. The first Christian sermon Acts 2:14-36 A Bold Declaration v12-15 “Speaking in tongues had achieved a valuable purpose in gathering a large crowd … - The Eternal God Can be Known (Hebrews 11:6)
It is probably a general statement on faith which was prompted by the example of Enoch. We must know that faith is necessary to please God. 11:6; Psalm 14:1. … - What Does it Mean? (Acts 2:1-13)
Pentecost: ‘The time when the sickle was to be put to the harvest and the fruits to be gathered.’ – John Chrysostom. ‘Fifty days are reckoned from the celebration … - Faith from Abel to Noah (Hebrews 11:4-7)
Faith is a sure hope, the same in principle in both Testaments, and begins with believing in God as the creator Heb.11:1-3). Faith does not protect us from suffering … - The Qualifications of Deacons (1 Timothy 3:8-13)
1 Timothy 3:1-13 shows that there are two ordinary offices in the Church. Deacons must derive from Acts 6:1-6. Calvin: deacons are ‘those whom the Church appoints to dispense … - What is Faith? (Hebrews 11:1-3)
The Magic of Believing is about believing in yourself. Not so in the Bible. Hebrews 11 looks back to Hebrews 10:37-39. Faith is a sure hope. 11:1. The word … - Experts and Mental Health
Every week or so, the media will publicise the need for more money and legislation to ensure better mental health in the community. Recently we were subjected to a report … - Elijah in Both Testaments (Malachi 4; Matthew 11:2-14)
Alexander Stewart “Elijah’s mission was to vindicate the supremacy of Jehovah, and to bring back the land of Israel to its former allegiance to him. His work indeed was … - Exhortations and Greetings (1 Corinthians 16:13-24)
staccato exhortations in e.g. 2 Cor.13:11; 1 Thess.5:15-22. For 16:21, see Gal.6:11. Verses 13-14 introduce the final run, and contain five exhortations. For convenience, we can reduce them to … - Speaking Appropriately
Near the end of his short epistle, Jude tells his readers to respond with sensitivity to others, according to their situation (Jude 22-23). Alas, the text is something of a … - Chariots of Fire: Ascension and Succession (2 Kings 2:1-18)
- Making Plans (1 Corinthians 16:5-12)
deals with the gospel motives of Paul and the question of guidance. We plan, God over-rules. Prov.16:9. See 15:5-6. He plans to get to Corinth via Macedonia (northern Greece) … - Once Again: Jehovah or Baal? (2 Kings 1:1-18)
In a crisis, where do you first look? King Ahaziah is the son of King Ahab (killed in battle) and Jezabel Moab have rebelled against Israel King Ahaziah is …