John 20:8 GW Then the other disciple, who arrived at the tomb first, went inside. He saw and believed. Happy Resurrection Day The setting B1 Jesus was murdered by crucifixion by the Romans with the blessing of the Jewish leaders. B2 Despite all protections by the Roman guard, the tomb is empty. B3 Now…
Good Friday is when we remember the crucifixion of the Lord Jesus. What day did He die? B1 Those who teach Friday, here is one example. B2 Those who teach Thursday, here is one example. B3 Those who teach Wednesday, here is one example. B4 Personally, I don’t care. I am thankful that Jesus…
D. L. Moody lists 5 things that flow out of true repentance: B1 Conviction B2 Contrition B3 Confession of sin B4 Conversion B5 Confession of Jesus Christ (Source: The Overcoming Life by D.L. ©Moody Moody Bible Institute 1994 (originally published in 1896) Conviction B1 Conviction is the feeling of guilt and being convinced of…
Regardless of the changes in society, organized religion, or government decrees, there are certain truths that remain unchallenged. The term Easter is offensive to sum, so just substitute the Resurrection Day. Easter, the celebration of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, teaches us B1 There is life after death. Hebrews 9:27, Luke 23:43,…
1 Corinthians 16:22 NASB If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be accursed. Maranatha. Dr. Wilbur Pickering notes: All commentators appear to be in agreement that Maranatha is a transliteration of an Aramaic expression [although I would have expected Paul to use Hebrew] made up of two words, but there is…
Types of sins B1 Of ignorance, that is, did not know or did not pay attention, but either way, it was not subconscious. Leviticus 5:17 NLT Suppose you sin by violating one of the LORD’s commands. Even if you are unaware of what you have done, you are guilty and will be punished for…
Examples: B1 Sermon I heard recently. Speaking about pride, the preacher mentioned, “If you have pride in your life, God will resist you. Right? Didn’t we just read that? (1 Peter 5:5—editor) We receive power from God, when we humble ourselves and that is called grace. Okay, so that’s why it is really, really…
B7 Teaching about Christian lifestyle 12:1-16:27 C1 Chapter 12 D1 Romans 12 begins with an appeal for us to give our life in thoughts, desires, words, and deeds under Jesus’s rules and lifestyle for us. Most of this chapter and the following give us these rules. E1 Romans 12:1 PickNT Now then, brothers, I…
B6 Teaching about Israel 9:1-11:36 C1 Israel D1 There can be no confusion that Paul is speaking of DNA Israelites: E1 Romans 9:3-5 ESV For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh. 4 They are…
How can we be safe? Here are some guidelines to help us B1 Truth (reality) is most important C1 Beware of following any pastor, leader, person, etc. with knowing truth about them. Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth—Albert Einstein, 1879-1955, German-Jewish physicist C2 The Importance of Truth (I don’t agree…