Dr. B. Myron Cedarholm often told us in Bible College that “There is one interpretation of the Bible but many applications.” When we find a difficult verse, we must carefully seek the right interpretation. Transition Today we are going to examine three difficult verses and then deal two false teachings that have resulted from their […]
Before the Lord returned to heaven, He gave us a commission. (Mark 16:15) “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” That commission is not just for preachers. It is for every true Christian. According to one statistic, “Ninety-five percent of all Christians have never […]
Jesus Christ died on the cross. Pilate questioned if He could be dead yet. The Roman Centurion assured him that Christ was dead. Joseph of Arimathaea took Jesus’ body from the cross, wrapped it for burial and placed it in his stone cave tomb. Early Sunday morning the women discovered Christ’s empty tomb. Entering the […]
The hymn writer William Newell penned these words, “Years I spent in vanity and pride, Caring not my Lord was crucified, Knowing not it was for me He died On Calvary. Oh, the love that drew salvation’s plan! Oh, the grace that brought it down to man! Oh, the mighty gulf that God did span […]
A small girl had been promised the privilege of climbing to a nearby hilltop where her brother enjoyed playing. But when she came within sight of the steep, rough path, she drew back in dismay. “Why, there isn’t a smooth spot anywhere. It’s all bumpy and stony!” she exclaimed. “Yes,” said her more experienced older […]
The hour was very late. The sky shadowed by the trees in the Garden of Gethsemane was dark. Jesus just finished praying and the disciples just awoke. Suddenly, there were lights and the noise of a crowd approaching. The hour had come for Jesus to be betrayed. Transition This morning we are going to draw […]
Though Jesus was Almighty God, the second Person of the Godhead, during His incarnation in a human body on earth, He was also 100% man. He was the God/man. Our minds cannot fully comprehend that, but all things are possible with God. During His prayer in Gethsemane, we see the human side of Jesus as […]
Jesus Christ was the God/Man. Though we do not fully comprehend it, He is the second person of the godhead. He, the Father, and the Holy Spirit are three persons in one being. Because Jesus is God, He knows all about you and me. He even knows things that are future. In our text this […]
Many people knew Jesus during His earthly ministry. Some followed Him for the entertainment. Others thought He was a prophet. Many believed He was the promised Messiah. Some rejected Him and others hated Him. Transition Today we are going to meet three of Jesus’ close followers from whom we can learn valuable lessons about hospitality, […]
Last week we spoke extensively about the difference between the Rapture and the Revelation (i.e., second coming, Second Advent) of Christ. We showed from Scripture that Christ’s second coming will take place after the Tribulation. In the Rapture, Christ will come FOR His saints. In His Second Coming He will come WITH His saints to […]