Soul Liberty’s Focus 15 December 2013 AM – Romans 15:1-7 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: Chapter divisions in our Bible were added in about 1227 and the verse divisions were added in 1555. Chapter divisions do not always break at the end of a topic. This is the case with the topic of Soul […]
Adjusting Soul Liberty 8 December 2013 AM – Romans 14:13-23 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: In the first half of Romans 14, Paul instructed the church at Rome regarding soul liberty. In the last half of the chapter, he instructs them to adjust their soul liberty instead of demanding it. If you are driving […]
Soul Liberty 1 December 2013 AM – Romans 14:1-13 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: Since the time of Christ, many unbiblical churches have tried to force people to believe as they do by persecuting all who refuse. Those who use force to make people believe against their will do not believe in soul liberty. […]
As Christians, we have a duty to government, we have a duty to others, but we also have a duty to godliness. Godliness is not an option in the Christian life. God expects His children to live godly lives. Titus 2:12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and […]
Duties to Government 10 November 2013 AM – Romans 13:1-7 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: As we begin this chapter, it is good for us to remember that Paul was writing to the Christians in the church at Rome in about the year 58 AD. We would do well to understand what Rome was […]
Developing Character (3) 3 November 2013 AM – Romans 12:17-21 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: A Christian lady owned two prize chickens that got out of their run and busied themselves in the garden of an ill-tempered neighbor. The man caught the hens, wrung their necks, and threw them back over the fence. Naturally, […]
Developing Character (2) 27 October 2013 AM – Romans 12:13-16 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: “Old Bill” was hired to sweep streets in a small town in the hills. Once a week the street sweeper came by with his brush. Bill was a friendly old fellow and Miss Gidding on the corner got into […]
Developing Character (1) 20 October 2013 AM – Romans 12:9-12 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: A rather unsavoury character who had never been near a place of worship in his life was being buried. The services were being conducted by a minister who had never heard of him. Carried away by the occasion, he […]
Living in God’s Will 13 October 2013 AM – Romans 12:3-8 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: Following Ro 12:1-2, Paul is speaking to those who have surrendered, submitted, and sought for God’s will for service. God’s will involves work that he gives us to do. He now gives us instructions on living in God’s […]
God’s Perfect Will 6 October 2013 AM – Romans 12:1-2 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: If you are a Christian, God has a perfect will or plan for your life. If you find and follow that plan, you will have a fulfilling life now and in heaven you will hear God’s “well done.” The […]