Doctrine

  • A Few Thoughts On 1 John 3:19-20

    1 John 3:19-20 ESV By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; 20 for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything. B1 1 John was written for us to be assured in our salvation. 1 John 5:13…

  • A Few Thoughts on Romans 9

    Before finishing the next part in Romans, I wanted to study Romans 9 before consulting commentaries, theological articles, etc. in order to understand the primary meaning of the passage. I’m not finished, but I thought I would post this until I have time to study it more. Definitions B1 Foreknowledge C1 Secular dictionary: Knowledge…

  • 1 Year Through the Bible Series—Romans Part D+15 Blessings given by the Holy Spirit

      B5 Teaching about sanctification 6:1-8:39 C1 Freedom from sin D1 In our sin nature, we are addicted to sin. It is the master, we are the slave. D2 A result of salvation is that we died with the Lord Jesus. He died, and we died with Him. He rose, and we will rise…

  • 1 Year Through the Bible Series—Romans Part C+23 Benefits of Salvation

      B4 Teaching about salvation 3:21-5:21 C1 Salvation D1 Not by following Mosaic law, which must a been a difficult thing for religious Jews. E1 Jesus made this clear: John 7:19 NLT Moses gave you the law, but none of you obeys it! In fact, you are trying to kill me.” E2 Romans 8:3…

  • 1 Year Through the Bible Series—Romans Part B

      3 Teaching about sin 1:18-3:20 C1 The remainder of chapter 1 deals with the downhill course of humanity. D1 All people know of God’s existence at some point in their life. D2 The downhill course begins with rejection and suppression of truth. E1 Truth is reality. E2 All know truth at some point,…

  • 1 Year Through the Bible Series—Romans Part A

    Notes B1 Basic outline C1 1:1-17 Introduction C2 1:18-3:20 Teaching about sin C3 3:21-5:21 Teaching about salvation C4 6:1-8:39 Teaching about sanctification C5 9:1-11:36 Teaching about Israel C6 12:1-16:27 Teaching about Christian lifestyle B2 Introduction 1:1-17 C1 Jesus Christ D1 His Gospel was promised from long ago in the Scriptures E1 Promised to Eve:…

  • A Few Thoughts About the Gospel of Mark

    Notes: Mark deals with Jesus the Servant. B1 Example 1: Mark 10:45 NET For even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. C1 It was prophesied: Isaiah 42:1-4 ESV Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in…

  • A Few Thoughts About the Gospel of Matthew

    Notes B1 Basically there are two parts. C1 Part 1 has the Lord Jesus teaching all the people. C2 Part 2 has the Lord Jesus emphasizing teaching the 12 Apostles. B2 The Gospel (Good News) has been given recording the earthly life and teaching of the Messiah—Jesus (Yeshua). B3 Little is given of his…

  • A Few More Thoughts About Faith

    Faith B1 Defined C1 I define faith as believing God. C2 Bible verses D1 Jonah 3:5 CSB Then the people of Nineveh believed God. They proclaimed a fast and dressed in sackcloth—from the greatest of them to the least. D2 Romans 4:3 CSB For what does the Scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it…

  • A Few Thoughts on the Epistle of Titus Part 8

    Titus 3:3-8 What We Were, and How God Changed Us What We Were and How God Changed Us 3 We ourselves were also at one time foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various evil desires and pleasures, passing our time being spiteful, envious, obnoxious, and hating one another. 4 But as soon as the kindness and…