Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6)
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For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. (2 Timothy 1:7)
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All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, (2 Timothy 3:16)
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II. Persecution – Threat from without (Sources: Justo Gonzales, The Story of Christianity, Volume 1; Kenneth Scott Latourette, A History of Christianity, Volume I; Philip Schaff, History of the Christian Church, Volumes I-II) A. Nero (A.D. 54-68; 64 AD) – First Roman persecutor – blames the Christians for the great fire in Rome. Extremely cruel persecution and local […]
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The Indispensable Role of a Godly Mother 2 Timothy 1:5 Introduction: Proverbs 31:27; Titus 2:4-5 Genesis 3:20 Eve is of course granted the honorable title of “the mother of all the living.” Genesis 21:21 providing a wife for her son, as Hagar did for Ishmael Genesis 27:8-10 advising her children for their own advantage, as […]
The Land for the Taking Part 2 Exodus 23:20-33 Introduction: Theme: Four crucial factors for Israel in taking the promised land, so you recognize the relationship between the Lord’s purpose and man’s responsibility in it. 1. The Role of the Angel of the LORD vv. 20-23 cf. 3:8 places 32:34 “My angel” 33:2 “an angel” […]
The Land for the Taking Exodus 23:20-33 Introduction: Theme: Four crucial factors for Israel in taking the promised land, so you recognize the relationship between the Lord’s purpose and man’s responsibility in it. Abraham (Genesis 12:1-4) Moses (Exodus 3:7-10) David (1 Samuel 13:14; 16:1) Ninevah (Jonah 3:10; 4:11) Salvation and Sanctification (Ephesians 1:4-5; 2:8-10; 2 […]
Immortal Invisible God Only Wise (St. Denio) (VPBC Hymnal #65) Verse 1 Immortal invisible God only wise In light inaccessible Hid from our eyes Most blessed most glorious The Ancient of Days Almighty victorious Thy great name we praise Verse 2 Unresting unhasting And silent as light Nor wanting nor wasting Thou rulest in might […]
Concluding Laws in the Book of the Covenant Part 2 Exodus 23:10-19 Introduction: USA Covid-19 Stats: March 16th – 4500 cases, 85 deaths April 16th – 675,000 cases with 34,522 deaths Theme: Two final matters for understanding God’s laws in the book of the covenant so you remember the reason why laws are so necessary. […]
The Resurrection and Your Greatest Need Luke 24:46-47 (//Acts 1:3-8; cf. Luke 24:35-43//John 20:19-23) Introduction: 1 Corinthians 15:17-19; Job 5:7; 14:1; John 16:33; Isaiah 59:2; Romans 3:23; 6:23; Ecclesiastes 7:20; 1 Kings 8:46; Galatians 2:21 Theme: A three-fold solution for how the resurrection of Christ solves your greatest problem, so that believing in Him, you […]