Features Bible Study Commentaries, Categories, and Lectures. “Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).
Categorical Instruction God’s Principles By Categories (Topics & Concepts) The purpose of teaching the Word of God categorically is to help you (the born-again believer) erect a Grace Place in your soul for application of Bible truths to the details of life. Categorical study organizes God’s Truths into a systematic format. In other words, we learn different pieces of the…
Principalities, Powers, and the Mystery Doctrines We need to understand from Scripture that Satan has organized one-third of the angels (perhaps billions), who chose to follow him instead of God, into various ranks. Satan, as General (leader) of the army of demons, has organized his demon army by rank and file. They constantly interfere in the lives of believers (but…
The Ruler-Prince Jesus Christ Our Prince-Ruler, Our Ruler-Prince During His First Advent, Christ (Messiah) earned the title “King of kings and Lord of lords” (1 Timothy 6:15). Our Lord Jesus Christ defeated Satan at the cross. For winning the strategic victory in the angelic warfare, God the Father gave Him the title above all titles and caused the humanity of…
Mind and Reason The memories of impressions on our lives have been scattered by the winds that blow across our memory banks.Some of these impressions were made by circumstances involving perhaps tragedy, shock, a pleasant surprise, or a fantastic adventure. Other memories were perhaps made from a book, a teacher, a parent, a friend, or a pet. Memories imprint by…
Inner Peace The First Step to Peace with God is Faith in the Cross and Resurrection of Jesus Christ as Payment in Full for Your Sins Walk in the peace of God’s light—Bible doctrine and God will conform you to the image of Christ. You must discipline yourself to study, learn, and apply. Stick with it. The rewards are beyond…
The Essence of God and Bible Doctrine A daily study of God’s Word is imperative. It is commanded in Scripture. “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2). “Our inner man is being renewed day by day” (2 Corinthians 4:16). “Be renewed in the spirit of your mind” (Ephesians 4:3). “Man shall not live on bread alone, but…
The Deity of Christ – Part Two The doctrine of The Deity of Jesus Christ the Son of God is the most important doctrine in the Bible. A study of the deity of Christ cannot exceed God’s own presentation from His divine viewpoint, which is manifested in Scripture. Therefore, the Word of God must be presented and accepted as inerrant,…
The Deity of Christ – Part One The Deity and Humanity of Jesus Christ is the most important doctrine in the Bible. Occultism surrounds the deity of Christ as Eternal God, and failure of the occult to distinguish between the Deity of Christ and the Humanity of Christ. Satan always attacks the Deity of Christ and the Cross of Christ. The…
The Faithfulness of God God’s perfect character is His holiness—His absolute integrity. His integrity consists of His perfect righteousness and His perfect justice. Because God is absolute, He is perfectly faithful. Jesus Christ (the Son) satisfied the righteousness and the justice of the Father on the cross. This satisfaction is called “propitiation.” When Jesus died for you, He paid your…
The Doctrine of God The Doctrine of God — A Systematic Approach The Bible assumes the existence of God; it does not attempt to prove God’s existence, it simply states “In the beginning God” (Genesis 1:1; John 1:1). God’s existence is presupposed. “The fool has said in his heart, ‘There is no God,’” (Psalm 14:1). Denial of God is due…
Grace Grace Glorifies God We cannot even begin to know our Great God and Savior until we understand grace. The word grace in the Greek is charis. Charis means limitless and/or measureless. Grace is God’s plan for believers before, during, and after salvation, as outlined below: Basically, there are three parts to God’s plan for mankind. Part One: Salvation –…
Spiritual Insights We develop spiritual discipline by daily study and application of God’s Word. The Bible teaches us God’s viewpoint. God by His Word gives us a piece of His Mind. Scripture is Wisdom and Wisdom is Scripture. We develop the skills for life by practicing wisdom. God’s Wisdom conforms our thinking by giving us spiritual insight. His wisdom instills…
Eternal Security/Positional Truth If you have trusted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior (Acts 16:31) your salvation is irrevocable! “For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance (irrevocable)” (Romans 11:29 NASB). “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose”…
The Center of Change Our society is being unwittingly reborn; our culture subtly reshaped; and reality redefined. The scourge of liberalism/progressivism has, like a slow-gathering mist, quietly submerged us in neutrality. Today, there seems to be a vacuum at the center of our hearts where truth was once the cherished possession of our heritage. The center of life must be…
Revelation and Reason – God Revealed God reveals Himself in many ways, such as His Son, His Holy Spirit, His Word, creation, and recorded history. But, He also proves Himself by the future through prophecy. God’s mighty works and power are everywhere displayed. God is the only accurate prophet. A God that transcends time and space is incomprehensible. But, God…
A Walk Through Holy Week Jesus’ Journey to the Cross The entire life of Jesus was a prelude to the events and teachings during His final week, especially His death and resurrection. One half of all four Gospels focus on the final week of Jesus’ ministry, slowing way down and absorbing us in the details. These events are the key…
Critical, Doctrinal Points of God’s Grace Grace defined—(several factors involved): Grace is all that God is free to do for mankind because of Christ—His cross sacrifice. FACTORS: God is free to express His love toward us because of Christ and what Christ accomplished on the cross. The important thing in divine love is character, NOT sentimentality. God loves us because…
Greed, Depravity, and Judgment Reference verses: Deuteronomy 5:1 through 6:1 After dictating the Ten Commandments, God wrote them in stone. He said nothing else. These laws were given by God Himself. They are an indictment against the obvious traits of human nature. Therefore, all moral conduct and theory hangs on the commandments. Redemption is the only hope for fallen humanity…
God’s Deliverance It is in trials and adversity that we are selected by God to endure difficult situations. It is not deliverance from but deliverance to that is at stake: Deliverance to the next level of spirituality by victory over circumstances. Through God’s personal plan for our sometimes messed-up lives, God will deliver us up, not down—just stay with Bible…
Expressing the Inexpressible How can I express the inexpressible? Perhaps… silence? If I listen to music, music expresses itself. If I watch and listen to creation all around me, creation expresses itself; if I look closely, I see beautiful expressions inexpressible. I perceive that the inexpressible must, by necessity, express itself. We must learn to look and listen to the…