The Word of God assures us that the Lord hears the prayers of His people. Christians can avoid the pains of anxiety by letting our requests be made to known to God by supplication and prayer with thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6-7). We have the confidence that the prayers of God's people are a delight to the... Continue Reading →
“This Generation”
Matthew 24 contains some of the most interesting prophecies of the New Testament. As The Lord wandered around the city of Jerusalem and predicted its' eventual destruction, the disciples came to Him and asked Him three questions: Matthew 24:3-Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell... Continue Reading →
“I Can’t Become A Christian Because I Know That I’ll Mess Up”
Over my years of preaching the Gospel, I have been richly blessed to speak with several individuals about lots of different topics. One of the topics that has come up more times then I can count deals with excuses people make about not wanting to become a Christian. Often we will sit and study (sometimes... Continue Reading →
“Everyone Knows That Matthew, Mark, Luke, And John Weren’t Written By The Apostles!”
One of the arguments often raised against Christians is in regards to the authorship of the New Testament Books. Skeptics of the Bible like to claim that the New Testament Scriptures were not written by the Apostles of Christ and their close companions: instead, it is claimed that these were forgeries made much later by... Continue Reading →
“Drawn Away”
It is written: James 1:13-15-13 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. 15 Then, when desire... Continue Reading →
But Of That THE Day
It is written: Matthew 24:36-"But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. In Matthew 24:4-35, The Lord Jesus describes the future downfall of the city of Jerusalem. All of these signs were fulfilled within the lifetime of those then living (Matthew 24:34). It is... Continue Reading →
The Descent Of Christ Into Hades (Twenty-Three)
It is written: Revelation 5:1-14-And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals. 2 Then I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to open the scroll and to loose its seals?" 3 And no... Continue Reading →
The Descent Of Christ Into Hades (Twenty-Two)
It is written: For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. (1 Peter 4:6) The final passage which we will examine regarding the Descent of Christ into Hades is another text... Continue Reading →
The Descent Of Christ Into Hades (Twenty-One)
It is written: For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, 19 by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison, 20 who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine... Continue Reading →
The Descent Of Christ Into Hades (Twenty)
It is written: For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, 19 by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison, 20 who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine... Continue Reading →