[1st Chron. 17:16-27]

INTRODUCTION

A. One of the greatest characters of the Old Testament would undoubtedly be King David. He was a man after God’s own heart, a man devoted to God and His will, and one that had an especially close relationship with the Lord, being blessed with His favor more than any other. David had such a love for the Lord that, when he saw his own… Continue reading

For the past couple of weeks, we have considered some of the recent trends in music in the church and among brethren, with a specific interest in answering the questions about that which is called ‘Contemporary Christian Music’ and other songs of praise and/or any type of ‘religious’ music that uses mechanical instruments. I write these things in the hopes that some who are involving themselves in things that… Continue reading

[1st Corinthians 10:23-11:1]

INTRODUCTION

A. As we have seen in previous lessons from the first letter to the Corinthians, Paul makes an argument for the necessity of Sacrificing For Others, and today in this portion of this text, he finishes the argument by again addressing the issue of the eating of meats offered to idols. Previously, he had written and commanded that they consider the conscience of their brethren… Continue reading

Last week, we began a study of some of the recent trends in music in the church and among brethren, with a specific interest in answering the questions about that which is called ‘Contemporary Christian Music’ and other songs of praise and/or any type of ‘religious’ music that uses mechanical instruments. It seems that many brothers and sisters in Christ have come to accept these things without thinking about… Continue reading

INTRODUCTION

A. In our world today, it has become commonplace for people to indulge in whatever fleshly desires they seek. The majority of our society would do more if they knew they could without consequences. In fact, one of our nation’s cities has created a series of advertisements directed at tourists to come to their city where “What happens here, stays here.” It is said that you

[Philemon]

INTRODUCTION

A. As we continue this series of studies on Investing In Character, we continue with a look at another one of the lesser-known people of the Bible by which we can learn a lesson about the kind of people we need to be as disciples of Jesus. Let us remember that one thing we will be doing in these lessons is looking at

A few weeks ago, I read a request in an online list from a brother in Christ regarding the matter of what is called modern ‘Christian’ music and ‘Christian concerts.’ [For more on the use of the word Christian as an adjective, please refer to a previous article entitled 'Misdefined and Misunderstood' (Jan. 11, 2009).] I took the time to answer the question, but

[1st Tim. 5:21 Jas. 2:1-9]

INTRODUCTION

A. Partiality is an ugly word, isn’t it? By definition, partiality means one is biased or shows prejudice. Partiality is treating one differently than another based on some (usually) unjust standard. We may show partiality because of:

1. Race. [black, white, native Americans, etc.]

2. Nationality. [American, Russian, Chinese, Mexican, etc.]

3. Material wealth

[Numbers 25:1-13/Joshua 22:9-33]

INTRODUCTION

A. As we continue this series of studies on Investing In Character, we continue with a look at another one of the lesser-known people of the Bible by which we can learn a lesson about the kind of people we need to be as disciples of Jesus. Let us remember that one thing we will be doing in these lessons is

Don’t worry; those are just ten-dollar words for some things with which we are probably familiar. Cartography is nothing more than map-making. But soteriology — that might be a little less familiar; it is the doctrine [belief] of salvation through Jesus Christ. So, why do I mention these things? Give me a minute of your time…

“Back in the old days,”