John 1: 1-5 Bringing Light Into the Darkness I am a person who enjoys words. When I study a passage of scripture I like to look up the origin of words and see what they mean in the original language. I like to put words together to convey my thoughts and often write them down in poetic form, so the first…

Glorifying God in the Church by our Prayer (Psalm 115:1) Psalm 115 1 Not to us, O Lord, not to us, But to Your name give glory Because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth. This one little verse can change your life. In some ways it has already changed the way I think and pray but I hope it…

"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me" (Galatians 2:20). Who is the Christ who stands in the centre of Paul’s testimony and preaching? He is the crucified Christ - ‘I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me’. He is the living Christ…

Time with Abba - Bible Reading Schedule Jan l Feb l Mar l Apr l May l Jun l Jul l Aug l Sep l Oct l Nov l Dec Date Psalms OT NT Proverbs 1/1 Ps 1:1-6 Gen 1:1-2:25 Matt 1:1-2:12 Prov 1:1-6 1/2 Ps 2:1-6 Gen 3:1 - 4:26 Matt 2:13-3:6 Prov 1:7-9 1/3 Ps 2:7-12 Gen 5:1 - 7:24 Matt 3:7-4:11 Prov 1:10-19 1/4…

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in…

THE PARABLE OF THE TEN VIRGINS Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction: Discuss the contextual background. Mt. 23 ends with a lamentation over Jerusalem; Mt. 25 contains three parables that have as a point of reference the Second Coming of Christ. Mt. 24 is a “bridge” between those subjects, verse 36 being the…

The commemoration and remembrance of Jesus Christ’s last supper, and all the benefits that result to believers. Other terms have been used subsequently by Christians, including “Communion” and “Eucharist”.

Introduction Text Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near. Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’ ” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “that…

Glorifying God in the Church by Evangelism and Missions – Psalm 96 Last week we saw from Ephesians 4:11-12 that the role of pastors and teachers is to equip believers to do the work of ministry. That is our desire when we come together as a church, the focus is not unbelievers, it’s believers being trained…

March 20, 2012 By: John Barnett Read, print, and listen to this resource on our website www.DiscovertheBook.org Have you ever wondered what the world would be like without Jesus ? Hitler freed Germany from their consciences and it brought the killing fields, the gas chambers and an industry of death.…

The Wonder of Worship November 17, 1996 Scripture: Rev. 1-22 Prayer: Introduction: Worship is the missing jewel in modern Evangelicalism. We're organized, we work, we have our agencies. We have almost everything, but there's one thing that the churches, even the gospel churches, do not have: that is…

Theological Poetics: Typology, Symbol, and the Christ The Theory and Method of Biblical Typology A modern introduction to biblical typology should begin inductively with several examples of certain shadows and types from Old Testament passages widely acknowledged to be prefigurative in character, seeking…

BEHOLD I COME QUICKLY The Imminent Return Introduction Barnabas, who was a co-worker with the apostle Paul, has been quoted as saying, “The true Sabbath is the one thousand years … when Christ comes back to reign.” Clement (a.d. 96), Bishop of Rome, said, “Let us every hour expect the kingdom of God…

JESUS, NO EXCUSES! I have never been much for sandwiches. I would rather sit down and eat chicken and noodles on mash potatoes, or fish and poi, or just plain barbeque ribs; however, a German salami and longhorn cheese on fresh bread is pretty darn good! A good sandwich is what I have to share with you;…

TEXT: Malachi 3:6-12 TOPIC: A Promise for Financial Blessings Pastor Bobby Earls, First Baptist Church, Center Point, Alabama Sunday morning, August 30, 2009 (Portions of outline and message creditied to John Maxwell) As I told you a few weeks ago, I brought a two-year journey to an end this past week.…

Master Document for Matthew 5:1-12 March 18, 2007 at FBC, Comanche; Expositional studies: Matthew Matthew 5:1-12 (NASB) 1When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. 2He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, 3“Blessed are the poor…

Age of Apostasy, Unholy Alliances, Corrupting Influences, The Point of No Return, Dismantling Jezebel's Mantle!!....and much much more....

Today we’re talking about the rapture. And I know I’ve tipped my hand on this issue quite a bit, but I’m going to do my best to present accurately the arguments of the scholars who believe and support this position. I won’t consider you a bad Christian if you disagree with me. It is okay to disagree…

1 Corinthians 11:17-34 I Corinthians 11:17 This (τουτο [touto]). Probably the preceding one about the head-dress of women, and transition to what follows. I praise you not (οὐκ ἐπαινω [ouk epainō]). In contrast to the praise in 11:2. For the better (εἰς το κρεισσον [eis to kreisson]). Neuter articular…

Revelation 3:7-13 Stephen Caswell © 2004 Holding The Fort The hymn with chorus, Hold the fort, for I am coming! written by P. P. Bliss, was suggested to him by an incident in the American Civil War. At Altoma Pass the fort being held by General Corse was besieged by the enemy under General Hood, who…

1 PETER Scot McKnight Introductory Materials to 1 Peter General Editor’s Preface TELEVISION AND NEWSPAPERS ARE FILLED these days with issues about religious freedom and the relationship between church and state. On the world scene the questions run the gamut from Are Christians really free in China?…

SF589 THE KING IS COMING Revelation 19:11-21 INTRODUCTION The King Is Coming The market place is empty, No more traffic in the streets, all the builder tools are silent, no more time to harvest wheat; Busy house wives cease their labors, In the courtroom no debate, Work on earth is all suspended as the…

Dispensationalism The Principles and Dispensations of God \\ PREFACE Mr Stam tells us:Great strides have already been taken in dispensational Bible study by such men of God as Darby, Scofield and Larkin, * II Peter 1:20 tells us that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation." Darby,…

Introduction Text John, to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth.…

Studies in Revelation __________________________________________________ Christ’s Victory Over the Forces of Darkness Contents Preface................................................................................................................................................................................................…