Reconciliation You cannot fully appreciate Christ or what Christ accomplished for YOU if you do not understand all the issues that were involved in your salvation. Reconciliation: to adjust something or someone to a specific standard. As used in the New Testament, man’s position is described as “at enmity” (Ephesians 2:12-16) with God, viewed as out of harmony with God….
Redemption Soteriology may be defined as: The Salvation doctrines of our Christian faith. In the Greek, soterion—salvation; French, soter—Savior, preserver, as in Jesus Christ. Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition 2003. By way of introduction, the following Categorical Study Series on “Soteriology” has, as one of its goals, to be an example of teaching by Topics or Categories—the Meat of God’s…
“Dying, You Shall Die” Genesis 2:7 – “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and man became a living soul.” Life should have been translated lives because the Hebrew word is plural. Man was originally created with physical and spiritual life. Please note: Only Adam, the…
Bible Facts To accurately interpret and present 2000–4000-year-old Scripture written in ancient languages, critical analysis must be observed on a consistent basis. Special attention must be given to the grammatical expression of the original signature; the historical setting; the religious, cultural, and political environment; and the original receiving audience. The Old Testament begins with man in the image of God…
Koiné Greek By way of introduction, Luke, who wrote the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts, had a classical background. Luke was an exponent of Hellenistic culture. The first three verses of Acts are classical Greek, and the only illustration of classical Greek in the new Testament. All of the New Testament writers were influenced by their culture…
Theology You can be at peace with God, right now, right where you are: “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1). “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31). Thank you, Father for sending Jesus Christ, your uniquely-born Son, to die in our place on…
A SUMMARY OUTLINE Before you begin any Bible study, as a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, be focused and under the control of the Holy Spirit, and take the time to absorb and meditate on the Word of God. If you have not yet decided to trust Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, then that is the only thing…
The Client Nation History repeats itself because human nature is the same in every generation since Adam. National freedom in every civilization is dependent on two primary characteristics: virtue and respect. The rise from bondage to freedom and prosperity is a costly one. The fall from prosperity to bondage is even more costly. Everything in life has a price. Men…
Resurrection – The Vindication Open the Word of Truth to Matthew 28:1-8. The resurrection accounts of Jesus are found in Matthew 28:1-8; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-9; John 20:1-10. (This study is not exhaustive.) “Resurrection” is taken from a Greek word for resurrection which means “to stand up.” Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday (Eight Days That Changed The World Forever) The…
The Levitical Priesthood (The Old Testament Priesthood) Three Essentials (Numbers 16:5) Priesthood is commissioned by God. The priesthood began with Aaron and was to be carried on by his natural sons (Exodus 28:1). The priest was to be separated unto God (Numbers 18:1-8). Only the High Priest was allowed to come into the Holy of Holies (come near to God)….
The Mosaic Law – Introduction To The Levitical Offerings There are many facts of life from the Old Testament that must be understood by believers in today’s world because these facts have direct application today, just as they did in Old Testament times. Hopefully this study will open your heart to be more receptive of the Books of The Old…
The Mercy Seat – The Doctrine of Propitiation (God is totally satisfied with the substitutionary death of Christ for us). GOD IS SATISFIED. ARE YOU? A SUMMARY FOR STUDY — A SUPPLEMENT FOR YOUR EDIFICATION INTRODUCTION – BACKGROUND DETAILS FOR OUR STUDY The object of this ministry is to exhort you, as a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, to…
When it comes to a clear understanding and thorough presentation of Bible Prophecy, no scholar has produced a better resource than John F. Walvoord, in his book entitled: “Every Prophecy of the Bible,” Chariot Victor Publishing, a division of Cook Communications, Colorado Springs, Colorado. WOTM recommends this important book on prophecy for every believer and pastor/teacher. The WOTM Statement of…
“It is written” – Divine Proclamations What is truth? Is the Bible God’s Word? How can we know with certainty? What did Jesus say about the Old Testament? The answers to these questions are the most important answers ever given to mankind. The information to follow is either absolute or a total fraud. You decide. And remember your future is…
Satan’s Authority Over Earth Satan was handed the keys to this world by Adam and Eve when they sinned. They had authority over the world and everything within it. At the moment of their disobedience, control of the world was handed over to Satan, the great deceiver. Bad things happen because this is the devil’s world. He holds the keys…
Principalities and Powers/Mystery Doctrines Please open your personal copy of the Word of Truth (Bible) to Ephesians 6:12. As believers, we wrestle against spiritual wickedness in high places. In Ephesians 6:12, they are spiritual rulers. These darkened dignitaries operate under divine permission, exercising transcendental authority over nations and earthly rulers. This verse is packed with information in the original Greek….
The Doctrine of Angels When God created the universe, it was instantaneous (Genesis 1:1). At some point thereafter, in eternity past, God created angels. Then, after an indeterminate amount of time, God created man. There are perhaps billions of angels (Psalm 68:17; Matthew 26:53; Hebrews 12:22; Revelation 5:11; 7:11). Angels are spirit beings (Psalm 104:4). Angels do not have physical…
Tolerance/Moral Laws/Higher Authority TOLERANCE If disagreement did not exist, then tolerance would be unnecessary. Real differences exist between real people, therefore real, authentic tolerance is a necessity to co-existence. Dialogue between persons of differing viewpoints requires respect, not agreement. Tolerance, as used here (and not how it is used and abused today), is best defined as: we agree to disagree…
Spiritual Heritage God’s Covenant To Israel (Genesis 17:1 & 2) – Origin of the Jewish Race From the sons of Noah, God chose one branch of the family—the descendants of Shem—to start a new race of people on the Earth. Ninth in line from Shem was a man named Abram. At the age of ninety-nine, God appeared unto Abram and…
Mother Earth? Nature? The often heard term “Mother Nature” is a revival from paganism. It is a derivative of “Mother Earth.” Mother Earth was worshiped by the goddess cults of the ancient Middle East. Nature is not a deity, nor is the earth itself. However, calling creation “Nature” or “Mother Earth” is deification which deliberately discredits and denies God as…