A Vessel of Honor 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. 21 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and Read more…
Taming the Tongue & the Perfect Man James 3:1-12 Once more James warns the saints of the proper use of the tongue. First, it has the power to direct others through teaching. Not everyone should be a teacher because of their inability to properly communicate (3:1). Teachers of God’s Word Read more…
Great Gain Through Godliness 1 Tim. 6:6-10 6 Now godliness with contentment is great gain. Paul is making a direct contrast with the motive of the false teachers in verse five. In fact, he agrees with them in part. Godliness is the means of great gain. However, Paul gives a Read more…
Parable of the Elder Son Luke 15:25-32 The design of the parables in Luke 15 was simply to justify Jesus’ conduct in receiving sinners, and to show to rejoice over their return was proper. The Pharisees did not like the Messiah hanging out with sinners. Although Luke presents this chapter Read more…
Parable of the Lost Son: The Road to Recovery Luke 15:17-24 The Road to Recovery • Realization The very first step down the road to recovery is realization of one’s true condition. “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have bread enough Read more…
Parable of the Lost Son: The Road to Ruin 11 Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. 13 And not Read more…
Parables of the Lost Sheep & Lost Coin Luke 15:1-10 To have lost a dog which has wandered off, brings a deep feeling of concern as the owner roams the neighborhood calling for “Rover” over and over. When a dollar goes missing the purchase cannot be made with just nine Read more…
Duties Toward God’s Truth Having given several duties for leaders and the brethren to do toward each other and with regard to the church and to God, Paul now gives several commands to be fulfilled by the saints at Thessalonica toward God’s Truth. “Do not quench the Spirit. Do not Read more…
Duties Toward God Having given several duties for leaders and the brethren to do toward each other and with regard to the church, Paul now gives several commands to be fulfilled by the saints at Thessalonica toward God. “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is Read more…
At What Point Was Saul of Tarsus Saved? Knowing when one has been saved from their sins is very important for their peace of mind and confidence in the promises of God. Some believe they are saved by being born into a believing family and having water sprinkled upon them Read more…