The Mystery

The Mystery “Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the … Continue reading The Mystery

Do God’s Blessings Equal God’s Endorsement?

Today many people are quick to respond to warnings against those who are immoral or those who teach false doctrine and say, “But look how God is blessing them and how many converts they have.” The question that we must ask of the Scriptures is this: “Do God’s blessings equal God’s endorsement?” “Ye have heard … Continue reading Do God’s Blessings Equal God’s Endorsement?

Of Legalism And Holiness

Of Legalism And Holiness “And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” (Galatians 5:24–25)  As it is obvious from the title, this article is about legalism and holiness. It seems that these two terms are often viewed … Continue reading Of Legalism And Holiness

Some Thoughts On The Christian And The Law

Christianity And The Law (Christ And The Law)     What sort of attitude did Jesus have toward the law of God?  This is the question we must ask of ourselves as we study the law of God and its relevance to mankind today.  If Jesus disregarded God's law, we can do the same.  If Jesus … Continue reading Some Thoughts On The Christian And The Law

Sharing Grace

Sharing Grace “Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, to speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, … Continue reading Sharing Grace

God’s Grace To Abraham

God’s Grace To Abraham “What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Now to him … Continue reading God’s Grace To Abraham

Noah Found Grace

Noah Found Grace “And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. And the LORD said, My spirit … Continue reading Noah Found Grace

Notes On Romans Chapter Nine

Romans 9 Notes :6  at issue is the promise of God to Abraham “the word of God”  See Rom 3:1-3 Not all the seed of Jacob are truly Israel (Mt 3:9-11;Rom 2:27-29;Jn 8:41-44) :7  not all physical descendants of Abraham are counted as his children.....Ishmael wasn’t (Gal 4) Isaac, the son of promise, was counted as the son.  Why?  He was the son … Continue reading Notes On Romans Chapter Nine