The distinction between the soul and the spirit of man is one of the most profound and debated subjects in biblical theology. Scripture sometimes uses the terms closely together, while at other times it distinguishes them carefully. Because of this, Christians throughout history have differed somewhat in how sharply they Read more
Passages: Acts 1:21-23; 2Cor. 11:13-15; 1Cor. 12:28, 14:37, 5:16, 15:3, 45-49; Eph. 4:10-12; 1Jo. 4:11; Gal. 1:11, 3:28; Rev. 2:2 Apostle. (one sent forth). In the New Testament, originally the official name of those twelve of the disciples whom Jesus chose to send forth first to preach the gospel and Read more
The word ‘Providence’ in the Greek is ‘pronoieo’ translated literally means “forethought” (pro, before, and noieo, to think, consider, understand). Our English word comes from the Latin word ‘provideo’ (pro, before and video, to see). God’s ‘providence’ is a word used to refer to His foreseeing and making available to Read more
The text in this passage of 2 Corinthians represents a dichotomy of the attitudes between a Christian who is walking in the light and a person who has his feet planted solidly in the world. “For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief Read more
Proverbs 26:4-5 Examples: Mat. 16:1-4; 21:24-27; 26:62-64Mat. 27:11-14Lk. 20:1-8; 23:8-11 A conversation consists of two people exchanging thoughts and ideas about a mutual topic of interest. This invariably means that there will be questions that are either requests for more information or are an attempt to emotionally manipulate you. It Read more
Men have different ideas about the existence of God. In this lesson we will see some wrong ideas about God, then give reasons why we believe in the one true God. AtheismThe Atheist says, I know God does not exist. I have proof. This is a statement the atheist cannot Read more
The damaging effects of sin and the rigors of the Christian life can seem overwhelming. But in Philippians 3:13-14, the inspired apostle Paul sets forth an uplifting approach to life.Of all Paul’s epistles, the letter to the church at Philippi is the most personal. It reveals more of the apostle’s Read more
How does one properly distinguish between God’s commandments and human tradition? How do these terms affect how we preach and what we practice? When the report of the Savior’s miracles spread abroad, Pharisees and scribes from Jerusalem made their way north to Gennesaret to confront Jesus. They charged that the Read more
There are many diluted souls of this age who in their ignorance (i.e. lack of quality knowledge) profess that there is no God. To some, unbelief is a mark of intellectual sophistication and they frankly contend that faith ought to be relegated to the realm of superstition. Others, though not Read more
Children are uniquely qualified to tell us when we’re being hypocritical. Although they don’t know the word, they know the feeling and can discern more than we might want to believe.