temptation

  • Luke 4:1-13

    We learn many things about Jesus, satan, and temptation in this passage. My translation and notes on Luke 4:1-13 ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Luke Chapter 4 Jesus is Tempted by the Devil (Matthew 4:1–11 and Mark 1:12-13) 1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, [Matthew and…

  • Jesus Tempted

    When the devil came to Jesus, was Jesus tempted to sin, challenged, or both? My translation and notes on Matthew 4:3 3 When the tempter came to him, he said, “If yous are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” [Jesus is being tempted. Is this a seduction to sin or…

  • A Few Thoughts to Pastors—Temptation

    B1 Temptation C1 The Greek word for temptation is πειρασμός peirasmós (G3986). It means, depending on context, a test, a testing. In a good sense, this testing would be God allowing us to see our weaknesses and strengths. D1 Example of good E1 John 6:6 He said this to test him, because he knew…

  • A Few Thoughts about satan’s Program

    As soon as any person believes and trusts Jesus Christ alone for salvation, satan begins his program to destroy that faith. Truth into doubt Freedom into slavery Joy into sorrow Paul states in 2 Corinthians 2:11 NIV in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes. How…

  • Examples of failure and God’s disapproval are what we are NOT to do

    I have often stated that the rules in the New Testament have been given by Jesus directly or through the early church Apostles and prophets. Relearn God’s will for many situations by B1 What we must do B2 What we must NOT do B3 Principles on what we we must do B4 Principles on…

  • James Studies James 1:13-15

    D4 Believers Should Know That Temptation Is Not From God James 1:13-15 James 1:13-15 WEL Let no one say when tempted, “I am tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither does he tempt anyone. 14 Everyone is tempted, when each is drawn away by our own lust, and enticed. 15…

  • A Few Thoughts About Temptation

    1 Corinthians 10:12-13 WEL Therefore, the one who thinks he stands, beware lest he fall. 13 No temptation has taken you but what is common to humanity, but God is faithful who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, and with the temptation he will also make a way…

  • Some Thoughts About Eve

    Some Thoughts About Eve Genesis 3:6 NKJV So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate. Eve became…

  • Praying to Avoid Temptation

    Here is a helpful sermon by Dr. William T Koopmans on Praying to Avoid Temptation Dear People of God, Temptation is like slick ice on the parking lot. One careless move and you fall flat before you know it. Temptation is also like a trap door. One false step and you free-fall headlong down…

  • Beating Temptation

    Theme: The temptation of Jesus Objectives: Know: Jesus overcame temptation by knowing and applying God’s Word. Think: Have my mind so permeated by God’s Word that my natural response to temptation is to refute it with Scripture. Do: Follow Christ’s example to overcome temptation. Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 Notes and questions: B1 The parallel passages…