Submitted by Dr. GP John’s second and third brief letters, while altogether different from the first Epistle are nevertheless of great importance. They bring before us guiding principles that have often been overlooked, but are needful if the people of God are to walk in a way pleasing to God. In 2 John a Christian lady is warned regarding false
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Submitted by Dr. GP We have just traversed another Christmas season, and many have perhaps sung with gusto the lyrics to Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. Wesley’s rhymes, as usual alludes to a number of scriptures in which he briefly mentions inter alia, the doctrine of reconciliation in verse 1, the doctrine of the incarnation in verse 2, the
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Submitted by Dr. GP What is a “scapegoat” and what is the origin of that word? The most common definition of a scapegoat today is a person or thing blamed for misdeeds of others, akin to being a fall-guy or being thrown under the bus. That person may or may not be guilty. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, scapegoat means
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Submitted by Dr. GP INTRODUCTION• I have a great fascination with the short, one chapter books of the New Testament, and always teach them first in any program on which I embark.• My love relationship with the book of Philemon began in 1977, when I first studied this gem to teach its truths to the young people of Mona Heights
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Submitted by Dr. GP I share this week my notes on an Introduction to Third John- one of the four short, often neglected letters of the New Testament. Although, 3 John gives us an intimate glimpse into the life of the early church, we seldom hear this epistle quoted or taught, although it contains many excellent sentiments, which, if judiciously
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Submitted by Dr. GP In the 2019 Summer series, the book of ROMANS was the focus. I was entrusted with teaching both Romans 11 and Romans 16. Romans 11 addresses the topic IS GOD FINISHED WITH THE JEWS? In this, the last of the three “parenthetical” chapters of Romans, Paul gives the Biblical answer to this question. Read full SERMON
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Several years ago, in the midweek meetings of our assembly, we tackled the book of Acts. My lot was to present the highlights of Chapter 18. In this simple presentation, I have employed two Bible study techniques that I was taught in my local Baptist church as a teen in 1970. First, I presented a short chapter study, which put
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Three years ago in the summer series at our chapel, here in Central Florida, I spoke on the topic JESUS- PROPHET, PRIEST AND KING, with emphasis on his role as prophet. After demonstrating that Jesus is described in Hebrews 1:1-3, as fulfilling all three of these roles, the discussion was advanced to explain His role as Prophet. For this week’s
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Submitted by Dr. GP In the New Testament we see that all people need redemption, since they are all slaves, being all sold under sin and in spiritual bondage. Jesus made this abundantly clear to the Jewish leadership of his day (John 8:31-36). The Coming of the Redeemer and the accomplishment of Redemption is recorded in Matthew, Mark, Luke and
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Submitted by Dr. GP The word “Redeem” as found in the Old Testament INTRODUCTION The Bible may practically and logically be divided into two very unequal portions. The first portion begins at Genesis one and ends at chapter 3:14 with the fall of man. The other section deals with the solution to the SIN problem which the fall caused, that
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Thus, when others impose the image of their deity upon you while you abandon your Gods, and accept theirs, you inevitably become their spiritual prisoner — Dr. John Henrik Clarke In every culture, there is a belief in a supernational being (Almighty), and the relationship between humans and God requires worship and sacrifice. And, in any recorded human history, humans
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Submitted by Dr. GP It is very common to hear folk trying to locate various sayings in the Bible which do not exist there at all. Many sayings have developed throughout the years by a variety of means. Scripture supports the purposes of some of the sayings while contradicting others.
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Submitted by Doc GP To many, Nehemiah 3 is a very dull and boring chapter, that appears to consist largely of unpronounceable names and long forgotten people, but once we believe that ALL scripture is given by inspiration of God and that it is profitable for our spiritual and other forms of edification, then it is worth seeking the nuggets
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Submitted by Dr. GP Today we share a brief biography of one of the outstanding men of the Bible- SAMUEL, PRIEST,JUDGE & PROPHET. He is thus a most interesting OT type or foreshadowing of the LORD JESUS CHRIST.
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Submitted by Dr. GP To many Nehemiah 3 is very dull and boring chapter, but once we believe that ALL scripture is given by inspiration of God and that it is profitable for our spiritual and other forms of edification, then it behoves us to dig up the nuggets therein and think and apply them to our lives. It
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Submitted by Dr. GP Thirteen chapters in Genesis are devoted to the life and times of Abram. In Genesis 12 — 23, we see the development of faith in Abram’s life by 7 appearances of God tohim. We will restrict our discussion to these occurrences, for sake of time. Into this discourse we will infuse issues about Sarah and Isaac
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Submitted by Dr. GP I WILL BE WITH YOU The word or promise of assurance which echoed throughout the patriarchal period was the theme and the repeated promise or pledge “I will be with you.” The Scriptures teach that one of the results of the Lord’s second coming is that God will have his longest and dearest desire. The
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Submitted by Dr. GP I was taught as a teen in 1970, that when we are doing a BOOK STUDY the main points to look for in our introduction are the following. Who wrote it? To whom did he write? Where did he write it? When did he write it?
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