01/27/2002 |
Slippery Slope of Sin
This exposition could be considered a basic primer on the doctrine of sin. However, the general emphasis is to offer a practical understanding of the four stage progression of sin delineated in the text, namely, temptation, lust, the sinful act and death.
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James 1:13-17 |
06/07/2002 |
Comfort in the Valley part 1
This exposition examines the context and overall content of Psalm 23—a powerful text offering comfort and perspective to those who find themselves in a wilderness of adversity, arousing our emotions with pictures of tender care, guidance, provision and protection. Part one considers first, the realities that God is a personal, attentive and sovereign shepherd, and second, the crucial need to understand the vivid imagery of the valley of the shadow death.
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Psalms 23 |
06/14/2002 |
Comfort in the Valley part 2
This exposition builds upon part one by focusing on the fascinating and practical insights concerning how a struggling pilgrim must traverse the dark and foreboding valleys of intense testing.
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Psalms 23 |
06/21/2002 |
Comfort in the Valley part 3
This exposition reveals the psalmists joyful celebration and confident trust in his Shepherd’s infinite care for him. Special consideration is given to the intriguing concept of his head being anointed with oil—a symbol of celebration, divine commissioning and power.
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Psalms 23 |
04/20/2003 |
Now that the Veil has been Rent
This exposition examines the dramatic picture off Christ's perfect atonement when the veil in the Temple was torn asunder. Three crucial concepts are considered, namely, the reality of the veil, the rendering of the veil and our response to the veil.
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Hebrews 10:19-22 |
09/21/2003 |
Lord Teach Us to Pray part 1
This exposition introduces Jesus’ teaching on prayer by discussing three crucial aspects of prayer, namely, how not to pray, the attitude of prayer and Jesus’ model for prayer—a stark contrast to the ritualistic, mechanical, repetitious and ostentatious prayers of the hypocrite.
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Matthew 6:5-9 |
09/28/2003 |
Lord Teach Us to Pray part 2
This exposition examines the first three categories petitions that address God’s glory, namely, His name, His Kingdom and His will. Special consideration is given to the three distinct components of God’s will.
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Matthew 6:10 |
10/12/2003 |
Lord Teach Us to Pray part 3
This exposition examines the first of three categories of petitions found in the second section of Jesus’ model for prayer that addresses man’s need, namely, our dependence upon God. Special consideration is given to the importance of our requests being humble, confident and contented.
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Matthew 6:9-13 |
10/19/2003 |
Lord Teach Us to Pray part 4
After discussing three factors that produce praying people, this exposition unveils the three concepts surrounding Jesus’ command for us to ask forgiveness of our debts, namely, our need for daily pardon, our provision for daily pardon and the precondition for daily pardon.
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Matthew 6:12 |
10/26/2003 |
Lord Teach Us to Pray part 5
This exposition unpacks the final petition concerning the crucial and often neglected issue of asking the Lord to “lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” Special consideration is given to the four stage progression of sin revealed in James 1:13-17, namely, temptation, lust, the sinful act and death.
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Matthew 6:13 |
01/04/2004 |
The Broad and the Narrow Way
What Jesus considered true conversion—a radical departure from the wide gate theology of contemporary evangelicalism.
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Matthew 7:13-14 |
01/11/2004 |
Discerning False Prophets 1
Examining how to spot purveyors of “wide gate” theology on a continuum from the innocently ignorant to the calculating charlatan.
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Matthew 7:15-20 |
01/18/2004 |
Discerning False Prophets 2
Four marks of a false prophet: who they impersonate; what they teach; how they live; who they attract.
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Matthew 7:15-20 |
01/25/2004 |
The Tragedy of Self-Deception
An examination of the nature of true saving faith compared to the apostate standard of modern evangelicalism and Jesus’ warning concerning those who have deceived themselves into thinking they are Christians when they are not.
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Matthew 7:21-29 |
02/01/2004 |
Jesus Heals - Proof of Messiahship
An exposition revealing the nature and purpose of Jesus’ miracles in contrast to the claims of the Charismatic and Pentecostal movements.
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Matthew 8:1-15 |
02/08/2004 |
The Cost of Discipleship
This exposition reveals the supernatural proofs of the deity of Jesus; answers the questions, “Is there healing in the atonement?” and “Why the increasing hatred of Jesus with every miracle He performed?”; and the difference between profession and devotion to Christ.
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Matthew 8:5-22 |
02/15/2004 |
The Power and Authority of Jesus
This exposition examines how Jesus proved His deity by demonstrating His power and authority over nature, and over Satan and his minions (with an emphasis on the myths inherent in modern “spiritual warfare” theology).
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Matthew 8:23-34 |
02/22/2004 |
Trusting Jesus to Forgive Sin
Examining the power of faith, the passion of forgiveness, the pattern of futility and the prominence of fear, with a special emphasis on the doctrine of absolute depravity which necessitates sovereign election.
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Matthew 9:1-8 |
02/29/2004 |
What Was the Passion of the Christ?
A general critique of the popular film, “The Passion of the Christ”, exposing the tragic theological distortions and deletions in the film compared to the true gospel manifested in the divine call and conversion of Matthew.
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Matthew 9:9-13 |
03/07/2004 |
Celebrating Grace
An exposition examining three reasons Christians should celebrate grace; because Jesus fulfilled the Law, He saves sinners and He conquered death!
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Matthew 9:14-26 |
03/14/2004 |
Faith in the Merciful Son of David
A prophetic review of the glorious hope we have in Christ and how His miracles were a foretaste of millennial blessing. Also included is a digression exposing the dangers of the Word Faith Movement with a brief warning concerning Joyce Meyer, Kenneth Copeland and Kenneth Hagin.
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Matthew 9:27-38 |
03/21/2004 |
The Compassion of Christ
An examination of the transition from Jesus’ public to private ministry with an emphasis on His compassion, reflection (concerning the realities of eternal judgment for the wicked) and His provision for workers for the harvest.
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Matthew 9:35-38 |
03/28/2004 |
Jesus’ Model for Ministry
A warning concerning apostasy and the historical and theological marks of genuine revivals of the Great Awakening in contrast to the phony revivals of our day. The exposition underscores six principles of ministry gleaned from the ministry of Jesus.
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Matthew 10:1-8 |
04/11/2004 |
The Appeasement of Divine Wrath
A biblical examination of the holiness and wrath of God which together explain why God “sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins” (1 John 4:10b).
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1 John 4:10 |
04/18/2004 |
The Men Jesus Shaped - 1
A study of Peter and Andrew, the importance of training leaders in the church, how concentration produces multiplication, and how true ministry will always seem counterintuitive.
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Matthew 10:1-15 |
04/25/2004 |
The Men Jesus Shaped - 2
A study of James and John, the importance of learning to rule our emotions rather than them ruling us, and replacing selfish ambition with humility.
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Matthew 10:1-15 |
05/02/2004 |
The Men Jesus Shaped - 3
A study of Philip, the dangers of being consumed with process, protocol and being in control, with an emphasis on not allowing the fears of this world to cause us to erect idols of protection in our hearts.
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Matthew 10:1-3 |
05/09/2004 |
Honoring Our Wives and Mothers
A biblical reminder to men concerning the enormous importance of being Spirit controlled, loving our wives as Christ loves the church, and being faithful to discipline and instruct our children.
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Selected Passages |
05/16/2004 |
The Men Jesus Shaped - 4
A study of Bartholomew who was prone to prejudice, yet a seeker of God, with a digression into the dangers of the seeker sensitive movement and the Purpose Driven Church phenomenon.
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Matthew 10:2 |
05/23/2004 |
The Men Jesus Shaped - 5
A study of Thomas who was a pessimist, yet courageous, devoted to God yet prone to melancholy, with a biblical examination of each of these themes.
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Matthew 10:3 |
05/30/2004 |
The Men Jesus Shaped - 6
A study of James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, Judas the son of James, and the importance of being willing to serve the Lord in obscurity, love and faith.
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Matthew 10:1-3 |
06/06/2004 |
The Men Jesus Shaped - 7
A study of Judas Iscariot and the power and process of hypocrisy: religiosity, resentment, rancor and ruin.
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Matthew 10:1-3 |
06/13/2004 |
God’s Model for Ministry
An examination of God’s binding instructions to the church concerning our mission, message, method and mandate in ministry.
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Matthew 10:5-15 |
06/20/2004 |
The Perils of Ministry
An exposition revealing the perils, perspective and power of ministry with a special emphasis on four kinds of wolves that Satan strategically positions to destroy the church: religion, government, family and society.
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Matthew 10:16-23 |
06/27/2004 |
The Marks of a True Disciple - 1
Jesus graphically describes six characteristics of a genuine disciple: submits to the Lordship of Christ, fears God more than man, publicly confesses Christ, values Christ more than family, values Christ more than life, and values eternal, not temporal reward.
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Matthew 10:24-31 |
07/04/2004 |
The Marks of a True Disciple - 2
Part one continued. Jesus graphically describes six characteristics of a genuine disciple: submits to the Lordship of Christ, fears God more than man, publicly confesses Christ, values Christ more than family, values Christ more than life, and values eternal, not temporal reward.
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Matthew 10:32-42 |
07/11/2004 |
Overcoming Doubt and Discouragement
A look into the heart of John the Baptist and the three crucial truths that dispelled the devastating consequences of doubt and discouragement in his life, namely, an understanding of the deity, revelation and confirmation of Jesus Christ.
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Matthew 11:1-6 |
07/18/2004 |
Redeemed By the Blood of the Lamb
An exposition examining the marvelous concept of redemption whereby we are redeemed from sin, by the blood of Christ and by a glorious Savior.
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1 Peter 1:18-21 |
08/22/2004 |
God’s Measure of a Man
A close look at John the Baptist and how we should emulate his character as a man who was fervent in truth, faithful in calling and fearless in conflict.
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Matthew 11:7-15 |
08/29/2004 |
Divine Judgment of the Enemies of Christ
A look at how Jesus unmasked three primary strategies of unbelievers who engage in childish criticisms, character assassination and are characterized by granite indifference to truth.
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Matthew 11:16-24 |
09/05/2004 |
Praise for the Penitent Heart
A brief critique exposing the dangers of the Purpose Driven Life movement and a look at four indispensable elements that produce genuine saving faith, namely, revelation, reliance, repentance, and resignation.
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Matthew 11:25-30 |
09/12/2004 |
The Son of Man - the Lord of the Sabbath
A summary of the four features of God’s law and how Sabbatarians and Seventh Day Adventists pervert the law, and the three tragic sins of the legalist, namely, they love regulations more than people, tradition more than God and darkness rather than light.
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Matthew 12:1-14 |
09/19/2004 |
The Chosen Servant of the Lord
An exposition exploring the humble submission, selfless compassion, and resolute proclamation of the incarnate Christ, with a special emphasis on the tenderness of Christ who cares for the “battered reed” and the “smoldering wick.”
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Matthew 12:15-21 |
09/26/2004 |
The Unforgivable Sin
A look into the specific ways religious hypocrisy controls the masses through deception and three primary ways Jesus addressed it, namely, through devastating rebuttal, damning accusation, and divine verdict.
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Matthew 12:22-32 |
10/10/2004 |
Speech-the Mirror of the Heart
An examination of how Jesus specifically exposed the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and in-turn all forms of hypocrisy. Careful attention is given to the importance of placing six sentinels around our heart to insure our speech is honoring to God.
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Matthew 12:33-37 |
10/17/2004 |
Putting Jesus to the Test
A fascinating exposition exposing the diabolical tactics of deception and temptation Satan employs against the Christ and those who belong to Him. Also included is a warning against charlatans such as Binny Hinn and Jesse Duplantis.
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Matthew 12:38-42 |
10/24/2004 |
The Danger of Reformation Without Christ
A close look at the culture war in America and the unbiblical practice of trying to moralize our society through conservative political activism. The exposition exposes three dangers of reformation without Christ, namely, it creates a delusion of spirituality, it offers only a temporary restraint from sin, and it desensitizes hypocrites to demonic influence.
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Matthew 12:43-50 |
10/31/2004 |
The Four Hearts of Evangelism
An exposition of the parable of the sower and the seed revealing four kinds of hearts encountered in evangelism, namely, the impervious heart, the impressionable heart, the indifferent heart, and the impoverished heart.
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Matthew 13:1-23 |
11/07/2004 |
Kingdom Promises
A fresh look at three of our Lord’s parables that give much needed direction and promises to the church today—the wheat and the tares, the mustard seed, and the leaven. A warning is offered concerning the misplaced priorities in modern evangelicalism.
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Matthew 13:24-43 |
11/14/2004 |
Finding the Priceless Kingdom
A deep look into a couplet of Jesus’ parables (the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value) which reveal the Kingdom of God may be discovered in different ways, it will not be valued the same by everyone, it is worth all we have, it requires a personal acquisition, and it will evoke great joy.
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Matthew 13:44-46 |
11/21/2004 |
Reasons to Rejoice
An exposition that emphasizes three primary reasons Christians have to rejoice, regardless of the difficult circumstances we face, namely, rejoice in the promise of our faith, the permanence of our faith, and the power of our faith.
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1 Peter 1:1-9 |
11/28/2004 |
Angelic Announcements of Christ the King - 1
A stirring examination of the marvels of redemption as they are revealed by four angelic announcements of the birth of Jesus, each emphasizing a unique wonder of His person and work, namely, Jesus as the King-Priest, the Son of God, the Savior from sin, and the glory of God.
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Selected Passages |
12/05/2004 |
Angelic Announcements of Christ the King - 2
Continuation of part one A stirring examination of the marvels of redemption as they are revealed by four angelic announcements of the birth of Jesus, each emphasizing a unique wonder of His person and work, namely, Jesus as the King-Priest, the Son of God, the Savior from sin, and the glory of God.
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Selected Passages |
12/12/2004 |
Light Unto the Lowly
An exposition demonstrating the historical narrative of the shepherds as a beautiful metaphor of salvation to the meek and lowly whereby sinners, like them, must stand in silent fear, seek the Lord in haste, share the good news, and serve in humble obedience.
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Luke 2:8-20 |
12/19/2004 |
Three Responses to the Christ of Christmas
An exposition revealing three categories of people and how each will respond to Christ, namely, the wealthy, political and social elite, the religious hypocrite, and true worshippers.
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Matthew 2:1-12 |
01/02/2005 |
The Light of the World
A scientific investigation of the physics of light and the fascinating parallels found in a biblical survey of the glorious light of the shekinah found throughout scripture. A special emphasis centers upon four truths the light symbolized, namely, the glory of God, the glory of Christ, the glory of divine revelation, and the glory of the elect.
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John 8 |
01/09/2005 |
The Love that Warns
A study of the final couplet of parables describing divine judgment upon those who refuse to trust in Christ as Savior and Lord, and the profound responsibility Christians have to proclaim all the truths of the Kingdom. Special attention is given to explain the reality of hell and refute the error of those who believe in annihilation.
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Matthew 13:47-52 |
01/16/2005 |
Why People Reject the Obvious
An exposition revealing three primary reasons people reject the obvious truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ, namely, the love of sin, Satanic deception, and stubborn pride. A list of “red flags” is given to help Christians discern false teachers and apostate churches.
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Matthew 13:53-58 |
01/23/2005 |
The Terrors of a Guilty Conscience
A close look at the character of Herod and how the same problems he encountered as a result of his wicked heart effect all who reject Christ. A special warning is given to men concerning moral purity and how to battle sexual temptation.
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Matthew 14:1-14 |
01/30/2005 |
The Compassionate Miracle
An exposition revealing three spiritual truths that flow from the familiar story of Jesus feeding the 5,000, namely, the priority of compassion, the problem of shortsighted faith, and the power of God. Special attention is given to the supreme importance of having a secret devotion to God.
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Matthew 14:14-21 |
02/06/2005 |
The Sanctifying Work of the Savior
After a brief summary of the theology of soteriology (the doctrine of salvation), this exposition emphasizes the supernatural agency of the Savior in the process of sanctification as He conforms His disciples by delivering them from temptation, testing their faith, and exercising their faith.
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Matthew 14:22-33 |
02/13/2005 |
Confronting Phony Religion
A look at three marks of phony, hypocritical and apostate religion, namely, empty worship, polluted hearts, and blind leadership leading blind followers. Special attention is given to the dangers of psychology and religious legalism.
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Matthew 14:34-15:20 |
02/20/2005 |
The Essence of Saving Faith
An exposition highlighting the essentials of saving faith, namely, begging for undeserved mercy, faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone, and seeking the Lord in humble persistence. Also included is a critique of the diluted gospel found in The Purpose Driven Life (40 Days of Purpose) phenomenon.
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Matthew 15:23-24 |
03/06/2005 |
No One Cares Like Jesus
This exposition examines how Jesus’ miraculous feeding of the Gentile multitudes, and other acts of His ministry, preview future Kingdom blessings and reveal five lessons to be applied to our lives and ministry. Special attention is given to the sin of spiritual complacency—losing our first love—our love for Jesus our Savior and Lord.
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Matthew 15:29-39 |
03/13/2005 |
People of Faith Hating Jesus
This exposition emphasizes the dangers of ecumenicalism and the “People of Faith” movements in our culture by examining the unlikely alliance of the religious Pharisees and Sadducees who aligned themselves against Jesus.
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Matthew 16:1-12 |
03/20/2005 |
The Ultimate Question: Who is Jesus?
This exposition contrasts Jesus’ claims of His person and work with that of neo-evangelicalism, especially the newly invented Jesus of the popular Purpose Driven Life movement. Special consideration is given to the Person, Revealer, and church of Christ.
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Matthew 16:13-20 |
03/27/2005 |
Redeeming Grace
This exposition focuses on the concept of the market place of sin and the ransom that had to be paid to purchase salvation, considering from what we have been redeemed, by Whom, and with what.
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Ephesians 1:7-8 |
04/03/2005 |
The Power of a Paradox Driven Life
This exposition responds to numerous inquiries concerning the Purpose Driven Life phenomenon by contrasting three crucial paradoxes of the Christian life that are often obscured in contemporary gospel invitations.
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Matthew 16:21-27 |
04/10/2005 |
A Glimpse of Jesus’ Glorious Second Coming
This exposition examines the transfiguration of Jesus Christ which was a testimony from the Savior, the Saints, the Father, the Symbol and the Forerunner of His deity and an awe inspiring preview of His glorious second coming.
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Matthew 16:27-28 & 1... |
04/17/2005 |
When Faith Grows Weak
This exposition helps us grasp the sorrowful realities of our fallen world held in bondage by Satan and his minions. Consequently, our faith must be like the mustard seed—persistent and powerful.
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Matthew 17:14-21 |
04/24/2005 |
Christian Citizenship on Earth
In this exposition Jesus clearly establishes that as the only sovereign King, He was under no obligation to submit to any earthly authority, yet He did so for the sake of the gospel. Here Jesus imparts practical lessons concerning the believer’s citizenship on earth, especially the issue of paying taxes to governmental authorities that are often corrupt.
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Matthew 17:22-27 |
05/01/2005 |
Children of the Kingdom - Part 1
This exposition answers the question: “How does one enter the kingdom of heaven?” Special attention is given to the doctrinal issues that divide New Testament churches from the counterfeit churches that champion a “seeker sensitive” or charismatic philosophy of ministry as well as those who rely on altar calls and revivals for evangelism.
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Matthew 18:1-4 |
05/08/2005 |
Children of the Kingdom - Part 2
This exposition examines Jesus’ solemn warning against causing other believers to stumble and sin, emphasizing the amazing reality of a believer’s union with Christ and the need for His children to be protected, explained in three categories: the blessings for kindness, the curse for mistreatment, and the safeguards for godliness.
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Matthew 18:5-9 |
05/15/2005 |
Children of the Kingdom - Part 3
This exposition examines Jesus’ passionate prohibition against despising other believers and three reasons why we are to nurture one another, namely, because of the ministry of angels, the love of the Christ, and the will of the Father. In light of Jesus’ parable of the “ninety nine and one,” special attention is given to the issue of how long we should pursue unrepentant problem people who leave the church.
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Matthew 18:10-14 |
05/22/2005 |
Children of the Kingdom - Part 4
This exposition observes Jesus’ call to holy living and the importance of guarding the purity of the church by reproving fellow Christians living in sin. Special attention is given to the four stage process of church discipline with a careful discussion of what must be involved at each stage.
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Matthew 18:15-20 |
05/29/2005 |
Children of the Kingdom - Part 5
This exposition challenges believers to be merciful by examining Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving slave. Special emphasis is placed on the “torturers” of life that become the divine rod of chastening in the lives of Christians who unwittingly accumulate a debt of sin and thereby presume upon the grace of God which they have received freely.
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Matthew 18:21-35 |
06/05/2005 |
Marriage and Divorce According to Jesus
After examining current statistics on divorce in the United States among Christians and non-Christians, this exposition contrasts various views on marriage and divorce underscoring the divine perspective according to Jesus.
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Matthew 19:1-12 |
06/12/2005 |
Mercy Extended to Infants and Infidels
This exposition examines Jesus’ love for innocent children and answers the question, “What happens to infants when they die?” It also contrasts the virtues of children necessary for salvation, with the proud, self-righteous and wealthy young ruler who sincerely sought eternal life but not salvation from sin.
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Matthew 19:13-22 |
06/19/2005 |
Riches or Rags?
After discussing the dangers of secular humanism so prevalent in our culture, this exposition exposes the sin of self-sufficiency common among the wealthy—a formidable barrier to true saving faith—then highlights millennial blessings that Jesus used to encourage the disciples and all who love Him.
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Matthew 19:23-29 |
07/03/2005 |
The Fairness of Divine Grace
This exposition reveals the impartiality of God in salvation and equality in the kingdom of heaven for all who believe in Christ. Jesus’ parable blasts the disciple’s attitudes of perceived superiority in the kingdom that motivated them to be self-seeking and divisive—a lesson we would all do well to learn.
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Matthew 19:30-20:16 |
07/10/2005 |
The Scarlet Thread-Final Prediction
This exposition traces the scarlet thread of redemption through the blood of Christ from eternity past, when God’s plan for salvation was predetermined, to the last prediction that Jesus made of His suffering, death and resurrection. Selected passages from Genesis to Revelation are briefly examined to demonstrate the amazing tapestry of sovereign grace.
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Matthew 20:17-19 |
07/17/2005 |
The Neo-Evangelical Cult of Selfism
This exposition exposes the dangers of self-love and its natural progression to self-promotion and self-deception. Special attention is given to these sinful vulnerabilities upon which the “seeker sensitive” and “word of faith” movements tend to prey. The deceptions of the Purpose Driven Life, the Prayer of Jabez and the “ministry” of Joel Osteen and his popular book, “Your Best Life Now” are used as examples.
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Matthew 20:20-28 |
07/31/2005 |
Spiritual Sight and the Terms of Salvation
This exposition examines Jesus’ healing of the blind men as yet another illustration of not only divine compassion, but also the essentials necessary for salvation, namely, desperation for mercy, recognition of Christ and submission to His Lordship. Special attention is given to the distorted gospel commonly presented in altar calls and the wide gate theology of the Purpose Driven Life phenomenon.
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Matthew 20:29-34 |
08/07/2005 |
The King of Kings Upon A Donkey
This exposition portrays the astounding condescension of God the Son manifested in His entrance to Jerusalem, marking the first event of the Passion Week. Special attention is given to fulfilled prophecy and the sovereign orchestration of what transpired, combined with the symbolism of the procession and the nature of the crowd’s self-serving worship in their coronation of their King.
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Matthew 21:1-11 |
08/14/2005 |
Cleansing and Cursing
This exposition examines Jesus’ condemnation of Israel, underscoring their unique role as God’s covenant people, the tragic consequences of spiritual pretense and the principles of faith in prayer according to Jesus. Special attention is given to the miracle of modern day Israel, their spiritual blindness and future restoration.
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Matthew 21:12-22 |
08/21/2005 |
The Matter of Spiritual Authority
Prefaced by an overview of the moral relativism that has invaded evangelicalism now culminating in the Emergent Church movement, this exposition examines the matter of spiritual authority according to Jesus as it was played out in His confrontation with the religious elite of Israel.
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Matthew 21:23-32 |
08/28/2005 |
The Pattern and Price of Rejecting Jesus
This exposition examines Jesus’ parable of the Landowner, underscoring the sequence of disbelief commonplace among hypocritical religious leaders, namely, those who are driven by self-interest, deceived by self-righteousness and damned by self-justification. Numerous counterfeit systems are used as examples, especially Roman Catholicism.
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Matthew 21:33-46 |
09/04/2005 |
Katrina - God Has Spoken
This sermon examines the recent hurricane tragedy on the Gulf Coast from a biblical perspective, namely, God’s saving purposes are often concealed in calamity, and in them we can see His glory, His wrath and His mercy.
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Selected Passages |
09/11/2005 |
Katrina and the Love of God
Prefaced by a theological overview of the love of God, this exposition of Ezekiel 16 compares the parallels of ancient Israel and the United States and the interplay between three spiritual realities that inevitably coexist in wicked nations, namely, religious self-deception, divine judgment and the unmistakable out workings of sovereign love.
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Ezekiel 16 |
09/18/2005 |
The Ultimate Invitation
This exposition of Jesus’ parable of the “wedding feast” presents seven theological themes that give testimony to the glorious character of God and the staggering sinfulness of man.
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Matthew 22:1-14 |
09/25/2005 |
Rita - Making Sense Out of Natural Disasters
An examination of various Bible passages that explain why we have natural disasters, whether or not they are precursors to the judgments leading up to the second coming of Christ, and why a loving God would allow them to indiscriminately kill both the innocent and the wicked.
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Selected Passages |
10/02/2005 |
Government and the Christians Duty
This exposition examines the machinations of wicked men who conspire against the truth—manipulations common in the ecumenical movement. Special attention is also given to practical considerations surrounding our Christian duty to pay our taxes and submit to those God has place in authority over us.
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Matthew 22:15-22 |
10/09/2005 |
Resurrection Glory
This exposition underscores the parallel attitudes and tactics of modern heretics with those of the ancient Sadducees in the ongoing battle for the truth. Special consideration is then given to the marvelous realities of the believer’s glorified, resurrected body.
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Matthew 22:23-33 |
10/16/2005 |
The Foremost Commandment
After reviewing the fascinating context of this third and final question of entrapment, along with a review of the various features and divisions of the Law revealed to Moses, this exposition examines the profound implications of loving God with all our being and our neighbor as much as we love ourselves.
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Matthew 22:34-40 |
10/23/2005 |
The Lordship of Christ
This exposition examines the biblical record concerning the deity of Christ, providing a catalyst to review His glorious character and attributes and a review of the profound personal and theological implications of His Lordship in the life all true believers.
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Matthew 22:41-46 |
10/30/2005 |
Contrasting True vs. False Shepherds Part 1
After demonstrating the staggering lack of biblical discernment in contemporary evangelicalism, this exposition examines the first three of five characteristics that Jesus used to describe the character and conduct of false shepherds, namely, they are self-appointed, hypocritical and lack genuine compassion.
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Matthew 23:1-12 |
11/06/2005 |
Contrasting True vs. False Shepherds Part 2
Part 2
This second part examines the final two marks of a false shepherd, namely, they are desperate to be noticed and ego maniacs that bully their followers.
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Matthew 23:5-12 |
11/20/2005 |
Curses and Judgment on False Shepherds – Part 1
This exposition examines the seven curses Jesus pronounced on the false religious leaders of Israel, underscoring the characteristics of charlatans down through history and, more specifically, their counterparts in apostate neo-evangelicalism. Insight is offered with respect to some of the primary ways Christians can discern false teachers in our day.
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Matthew 23:13-33 |
11/27/2005 |
Curses and Judgment on False Shepherds- Part 2
This exposition focuses upon Jesus’ judgment upon the false shepherds of Israel and the nation as a whole. Special consideration is given to the plight of the Jew throughout redemptive history, especially in light of Jesus’ prophetic declarations, and the unique and separate program that God has for His covenant people which differs from His bride, the church.
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Matthew 23:34-39 |
12/04/2005 |
Unto Us a Child is Born - Part 1
This exposition examines several Old Testament prophecies surrounding the first advent of Christ, especially those in Isaiah 9. Special emphasis is placed upon the glory of His promised light, His perfect gift and His preeminent titles.
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Isaiah 9:6 |
12/11/2005 |
Unto Us a Child is Born - Part 2
This exposition examines several Old Testament prophecies surrounding the first advent of Christ, especially those in Isaiah 9. Special emphasis is placed upon the glory of His promised light, His perfect gift and His preeminent titles.
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Isaiah 9:6-7 |
12/18/2005 |
Why God Became Man
This exposition of several passages in the epistle to the Hebrews reveals four reasons for the incarnation of Christ when God took upon Himself our humanity, namely, to die in our place, to blaze the trail to glory, to defeat Satan and to become our sympathetic high priest.
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Selected Passages |
01/01/2006 |
Christ's Greatest Prophetic Discourse - Part 1
This introductory exposition of Matthew 24:1-15 focuses primarily upon the context for Jesus’ prophetic discourse, especially the mindset of the disciples. Special consideration is given to various eschatological positions and the need to maintain a literal method of interpretation which will naturally lead to a premillennial position concerning the return of Christ and a pretribulational view of the rapture, preserving the NT doctrine of imminency essential to a proper understanding of sanctification.
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Matthew 24: 1-3 |
01/08/2006 |
Christ's Greatest Prophetic Discourse - Part 2
After demonstrating nine reasons why Jesus’ prophetic signs of His coming in Matthew 24:4-15 could not have occurred in A.D. 70, this exposition examines the first three prophetic signs pertaining to false messiahs, nations at war and natural disasters of epic proportions, interacting with other parallel prophetic texts in both the Old and New Testaments.
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Matthew 24: 4-8 |
01/15/2006 |
Christ's Greatest Prophetic Discourse - Part 3
After explaining dispensationalism which takes into account the different ways or administrations God rules His universe in different eras, and after defending a pretribulational rapture, this exposition discusses the last three prophetic signs Jesus reveals concerning the future persecution of tribulation saints, defection of and betrayal by false believers and mass evangelism.
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Matthew 24: 9-14 |
01/22/2006 |
Christ's Greatest Prophetic Discourse - Part 4
This exposition discusses the career of the coming Antichrist by examining Daniel 9:27, the text Jesus refers to in Matthew 24:15 as the prophetic template to be used to determine the events and chronological sequence of the “beginning of birth pangs.” Special consideration is given to the current conditions surrounding the nation Israel and how they may fit into the prophetic picture.
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Matthew 24:15 |
01/29/2006 |
Christ's Greatest Prophetic Discourse - Part 5
After a brief historical survey of worldwide anti-Semitism, this exposition studies Jesus’ warnings to the regenerate Jewish remnant alive in the second half of the tribulation concerning the dangers that will be theirs when the Satanically possessed Antichrist unleashes his fury upon them. Special emphasis is given to the unmistakable and glorious sign of His coming that will clearly distinguish the true Messiah from the false.
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Matthew 24: 16:28 |
02/05/2006 |
Christ’s Greatest Prophetic Discourse - Part 6
This exposition examines the sequence of events Jesus describes that will lead up to His second coming. Special considerations are given to the biblical concept of the “day of the Lord’ and a study of the physical phenomenon of light and its relationship to the glorious appearing of Jesus Christ.
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Matthew 24:29-31 |
02/12/2006 |
Christ's Greatest Prophetic Discourse - Part 7
This exposition examines Jesus’ words concerning the season and surety of His return and the span of the specific signs He detailed. Special consideration is given to the various interpretations of "this generation," a brief comparison between covenant theology and dispensationalism and a detailed defense of a pretribulation rapture.
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Matthew 24:32-35 |
02/19/2006 |
Christ’s Greatest Prophetic Discourse - Part 8
After expounding upon the importance of preaching the prophetic word to confirm God’s promises to saints by those prophecies that have been fulfilled and to arouse sinners by those that will be, this exposition examines the three analogies Jesus used to warn the tribulation generation to be alert, ready, faithful and sensible.
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Matthew 24:42-51 |
02/26/2006 |
Behold, the Bridegroom Cometh!
Continuing Jesus’ theme of spiritual preparedness for the Kingdom of heaven, this exposition examines His warning against the pretense of readiness common among those who profess but do not possess Christ, the inevitability and imminence of the midnight call and thus the profound need to be ready.
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Matthew 25:1-13 |
03/05/2006 |
Our Sacred Trust
This exposition unpacks the essential truths Jesus taught in His parable of the talents, emphasizing spiritual service as a proof of genuine saving faith. Four distinct categories are used to remind us of our sacred trust, the labor required, the inevitable audit and the eternal reward.
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Matthew 25:14-30 |
03/12/2006 |
King Jesus Enthroned on Earth
This exposition examines Jesus’ last warning of pre-kingdom judgment in His Olivet Discourse. Special consideration is given to the majestic spectacle of the King enthroned, the glorious inheritance of the King’s loyal subjects, and the condemnation and execution of the King’s rebellious enemies.
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Matthew 25: 31-46 |
03/19/2006 |
Seven Ruling Convictions of a Pastor
This exposition clarifies the priorities of pastoral ministry by examining the apostle Paul’s philosophy of ministry. He was consumed with God’s glory, content with his suffering, convinced of his calling, controlled by one message, confident with one method, committed to one end and confirmed by one power.
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Colossians 1:24-29 |
04/02/2006 |
Three Stages of Spiritual Development
This exposition examines three general categories of believers found within the body of Christ, each requiring unique ministry considerations. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of spiritual growth and the current obstacles in neo-evangelicalism that prevent it.
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1 John 2:12-14 |
04/09/2006 |
Previews of Redemption and Rejection
This exposition investigates the dramatic events leading up to Jesus’ betrayal, scenes that offer a mere sample of the far more dramatic events that will take place on Thursday and Friday of the Passion Week. Special consideration is given to the significance of the sacred Passover, and contrasts are made regarding the satanic plot, the selfless sacrifice and the selfish betrayal.
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Matthew 26:1-16 |
04/16/2006 |
The Fullness of Christ in the Redeemed
This exposition reveals the meaning of the fullness of Christ and what it means for believers to be "complete in Him", namely, He energizes our new nature, gives us spiritual life and He has disarmed our enemies.
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Colossians 2:8-15 |
04/23/2006 |
The Predetermined Plan
This exposition unfolds some of the amazing aspects of divine providence with Jesus in the upper room as God orchestrates the events of history to accomplish His purposes through the Passover Transformation, the Betrayal Treachery and the Promised Triumph when Christ establishes His earthly kingdom—right on schedule.
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Matthew 26:17-30 |
04/30/2006 |
When Pride Hears Truth
This exposition examines Peter’s proud response to Jesus’ warning to the disciples that they would deny Him. Three sinful predispositions within the human heart that tend to track in a predictable progression are considered, namely, the selective hearing of truth, the selective interpretation of truth, culminating in a settled conviction of a lie.
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Matthew 26:31-35 |
05/07/2006 |
The Agonies of Gethsemane
This exposition examines the profound sufferings of our Savior before His arrest and how he dealt with them. Here we learn how to face severe trials in our life through Jesus’ example, namely, the priority of prayerful communion, submissive surrender and courageous obedience.
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Matthew 26: 36-46 |
05/14/2006 |
The Treacherous Traitor
This exposition reveals the stunning scene of Jesus’ betrayal and arrest, providing an analogue of rebellion and defection that has played out in every era of redemptive history. The study is divided into four parts, namely, the maniacal mob represented by the treacherous traitor and the disloyal disciples represented by the demented disciple.
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Matthew 26:47-56 |
05/21/2006 |
Jesus' Trial -- a Microcosm of Man's Mockery
This exposition contrasts God’s established principles of Jewish jurisprudence revealed in the Pentateuch with the blatant and blasphemous miscarriage of justice in the mock trial that convicted Jesus. Special consideration is given to sinful man’s refusal to examine the evidence of who Jesus is and, as a result, believe in Him as Savior and Lord.
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Matthew 26:57-58 |
05/28/2006 |
The Bitter Tears of Repentance
This exposition examines the riveting account of Peter’s denial and underscores the sequence of events that parallel the pathway of temptation for every saint, including spiritual pride, failure to count the cost of discipleship, prayerlessness, an unteachable heart, an unsubmissive spirit, and finally, impetuous acts of defiance.
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Matthew 26:69-75 |
06/04/2006 |
The Insanity of Sin
This exposition explores the insanity of injustice—illustrated by the conniving wickedness of the Jewish religious authorities; the insanity of suicide—illustrated by Judas’ foolish answer to a life of wasted opportunity; and the insanity of hypocrisy—illustrated by the ridiculous legalism involved in the handling of the blood money.
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Matthew 27:1-10 |
06/11/2006 |
Crown or Crucify?
This exposition focuses upon three themes that help us look beyond the Savior’s suffering to be able to see and savor the glory of God Himself, namely, the tragedy of the fear of man more than God, the silence of Christ, and the self-condemnation of Israel in light of her future restoration.
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Matthew 27:11-26 |
06/18/2006 |
The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
This exposition draws our attention to often neglected circumstances surrounding the crucifixion of our Lord. These are examined in the context of three central truths, namely, the depth of human depravity, the irony of human rejection and the power of saving grace.
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Matthew 27:27-44 |
06/25/2006 |
The Might and Malice of the Cross
This exposition examines six miraculous messages surrounding the crucifixion of Christ, each revealing His infinite power and hatred of sin, namely, the darkness upon the earth, the alienation of the Father, the surrender of the Savior’s spirit, the rending of the veil, the quaking of the earth and the bodily resurrection of selected saints.
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Matthew 27:45-53 |
07/02/2006 |
Death and Burial Prophecies Fulfilled
This exposition examines the marvels of divine providence at work in five events surrounding the death, burial and resurrection of Christ.
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Matthew 27:54-61 |
07/09/2006 |
The Glory of the Resurrection
This exposition encourages us to marvel at the resurrection of Christ by examining the loyal women and the royal messengers, hearing the message of comfort and command, witnessing their hearts of obedience and beholding the living Savior.
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Matt. 27:62-28:10 |
07/16/2006 |
Resurrection Blindness
This exposition views the resurrection cover-up from the perspective of a divine apologetic that in fact proves the resurrection. Further consideration is given to the profound example seen in this text concerning the severity of Israel’s apostasy and the depths of man’s depravity.
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Matthew 28:11-15 |
07/23/2006 |
The Great Commission
This exposition examines four essential elements necessary for believers to fulfill the Great Commission, namely, to be faithful to obedient worship, devoted to the Lordship of Christ, committed to a clear mission and driven by a fearless trust.
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Matthew 28:16-20 |
08/06/2006 |
Election: Triumphant Hope for Spiritual Aliens
This exposition of Peter’s salutation unpacks four key elements of our election essential to living a triumphant Christian life in the face of mounting hostilities: we must remember that we are chosen, sanctified, sealed and blessed.
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1 Peter 1:1-2 |
08/13/2006 |
A Doxology of Hope
This exposition focuses on four elements of Christian hope that enrich our understanding of the unspeakable benefits of our salvation, namely, the source, power, promise and certainty of our hope.
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1 Peter 1:3-5 |
08/20/2006 |
Five Reasons to Rejoice
This exposition uncovers the rich doctrinal truths of our salvation that Peter used to encourage the suffering saints, reminding every believer that we can rejoice greatly because we have a salvation that is secure, a faith that is proven, a commendation that is inevitable, a love that is unseen and a deliverance that is in progress.
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1 Peter 1:6-9 |
08/27/2006 |
God's Revelation of the Salvation Message
This exposition unfolds the synergy of divine providence in three activities God used to reveal to us the glorious message of salvation from the perspective of the prophets who searched, the Holy Spirit who revealed and the apostles who preached.
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1 Peter 1:10-12 |
09/03/2006 |
Rightful Obligations
This exposition examines three crucial categories of exhortation pertaining to everyday Christian living. We are to live in light of eternity, live separate from the world and live with reverential awe.
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1 Peter 1:13-17 |
09/10/2006 |
Redemption--Our Motive For Holiness
This exposition examines four aspects of our redemption that should motivate us to holy living, namely, an understanding of the deliverance of redemption, the cost of redemption, the transcendence of redemption and the blessings of redemption.
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1 Peter 1:18-21 |
09/17/2006 |
Undying Love For The Brethern
After describing practical examples of biblical love for others that tend to far exceed the superficial kind of love often manifested within the church, this exposition examines Peter’s call for an undying love for the brethren by considering the source, object and extent of Christian love for other Christians.
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1 Peter 1:22-25 |
09/24/2006 |
Longing For The Word
This exposition describes five marks of a mature saint who sill not merely survive the great tragedies of life, but transcend them, namely, celebrate your power source of the Word of God, jettison your sin, acknowledge your desperate need for the Word, disapprove of your current level of maturity and rejoice over past blessings.
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1 Peter 2:1-3 |
10/01/2006 |
Still Coming In Secret Devotion
This exposition follows up on the apostle’s exhortation for believer’s to have a perpetual longing for spiritual growth nourished by feeding on the Word by encouraging us to continue coming to Christ, to life, to a spiritual house and holy priesthood and to worship.
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1 Peter 2:4-5 |
10/08/2006 |
Salvation's Royal Benefits
This exposition examines Peter’s encouraging reminder to beleaguered saints concerning our certain promise of eternal delight, contrasted with a certain promise of eternal doom for those apart from Christ, and a certain promise of royal benefits for the people of His own possession.
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1 Peter 2:6-10 |
10/15/2006 |
Silencing The Opposition
This exposition deals with silencing the opposition to Christianity as well as being more effective in evangelism by examining three reasons for godly living, our inward battle against fleshly lust, and our outward victory of conquered lust.
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1 Peter 2:11-12 |
10/22/2006 |
Submission To Human Institutions
This exposition examines the first of a series of admonitions concerning the often resented spiritual virtue of submission by addressing the priority, purpose and purview of submission, especially with respect to human institutions.
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1 Peter 2:12-17 |
10/29/2006 |
Submission and The Privilege of Sacrifice
This exposition discusses the issue of submission in the workplace by focusing on the purview of submission (to employers good and bad), the purpose of submission (finding favor with God), and the prototype of submission (the Lord Jesus Christ).
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1 Peter 2:18-25 |
11/05/2006 |
Submissive wives and Devoted husbands
After discussing the dangers of “evangelical feminism” in our neo-evangelical society, this exposition examines Peter’s call for Christian wives to be committed to respectful submission and reverent substance, and for Christian husbands to be committed to sympathetic devotion and selfless honor.
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1 Peter 3:1-7 |
11/26/2006 |
Living Life To The Fullest
After discussing the rise of depression in America versus the genuine joy of life available to Christians, this exposition examines the appropriateness for saints to have the ambition to live life to the fullest, the virtues necessary to accomplish it and the inevitable blessings that will follow.
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1 Peter 3:8-12 |
12/03/2006 |
Why a Manger?
This exposition examines three divine purposes of Jesus' lowly birth, namely, to exhibit the King's rejection, to establish the King's humanity and to exemplify the King's subjects.
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Luke 2:7 |
12/10/2006 |
Good Tidings of Great Joy
After reviewing the pagan roots of Christmas, this exposition explores the glorious meaning of the angelic announcement by focusing on the terror of divine glory, the tidings of great joy and the titles of Jesus Christ.
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Luke 2:8-11 |
12/17/2006 |
The Magi's Supernatural Summons
After reviewing the historical context of Herod, the Chief Priest and Scribes, and the Magi, this exposition examines three unique aspects of this historical narrative with parallel’s that can be found in all our lives, namely, sovereign grace impelling, sinful men imploring and scornful men impairing.
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Matthew 2:1-12 |
12/24/2006 |
The Mystery of Godliness
After examining the two-fold priority of the church and the seven mysteries revealed in the New Testament, this exposition examines the six stanzas contained in this ancient hymn which together summarize the essential elements of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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1 Timothy 3:16 |
01/07/2007 |
Suffering for Righteousness
This exposition examines four practical admonitions given to believers that will not only lower the probability of persecution, but cause us to experience divine blessing in the midst of it, namely, be zealous for what is good, sanctify Christ as Lord in your heart, defend the hope that is in you and keep a good conscience.
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1 Peter 3:13-17 |
01/14/2007 |
Visions of Christ's Sufferings
This exposition examines four visions of Christ that emanate from His suffering and bring comfort to everyone who is asked to persevere in some crucible of grace. Here we see Jesus as victor over alienation, victor over Satan, victor over sin and victor over all.
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1 Peter 3:18-22 |
01/21/2007 |
Divine Weaponry for Suffering Saints
After discussing the issue of Christian persecution in the world today, this exposition examines four essential truths that must dominate our thinking to help us prepare for possible suffering for our faith, namely, remember the Lord, live for the Lord, remember the past and hope for the future.
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1 Peter4:1-6 |
01/28/2007 |
Five Priorities of Faithful Saints
After discussing the invisible enemy of indifference that threatens the church today, this exposition examines five attitudes that motivate mature believers, namely, a vigilance for the Lord’s Return, a passion for holiness, a love for fellow Christians, a love for the church and a zeal for God’s glory.
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1 Peter 4:7-11 |
02/04/2007 |
Perspectives for Suffering Saints
After discussing the first century context of Peter’s epistle, including the gradual cessation of the revelatory and confirmatory sign gifts, this exposition examines four spiritual perspectives necessary for perseverance during severe testing, namely, anticipate persecution, persist in rejoicing, suffer in righteousness and trust in God’s purpose and power.
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1 Peter 4:12-19 |
02/11/2007 |
The Shepherds Role and Reward
After considering the role of elders in both the Old and New Testaments, this exposition examines Peter’s exhortation pertaining to the role and reward of shepherding the flock of God.
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1 Peter 5:1-4 |
02/25/2007 |
Essential Admonitions for Godly Living
This exposition examines seven essential admonitions for Godly living, namely, be submissive to spiritual authority, be humble to one another, be receptive to God’s purposes, be confident in God’s purposes, be watchful in spiritual warfare, be steadfast in the faith and be excited about the victory celebration.
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1 Peter 5:5-14 |
03/04/2007 |
The Essence of the Gospel
This exposition examines Peter’s reminder of the nature of our salvation so as to provide a contrast to the counterfeit gospel of the false teachers he was about to expose. Special consideration is given to the centrality of Christ whose righteousness saves us, whose resources empower us, and whose promises transform us.
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2 Peter 1:1-4 |
03/11/2007 |
Experiencing The Assurance of Salvation
This exposition examines the list of godly virtues that should characterize the life of a Christian desiring to honor the Lord and experience the joy of the assurance of salvation.
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2 Peter 1:5-11 |
03/18/2007 |
The Passion of a Dying Apostle
After discussing the importance of being constantly reminded of divine truth, this exposition examines God’s passion to remind, our need to recall and our responsibility to remind others.
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2 Peter 1:12-15 |
04/08/2007 |
Because He Lives
After discussing the marvels of the resurrection of Christ and its implications on the believer, this exposition examines the apostle Paul’s concluding admonitions to Christians in light of our resurrection promises, namely, to be steadfast, immoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.
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1 Corinthians 15:58 |
04/15/2007 |
Truth from God
This exposition emphasizes the existence of absolute truth revealed in Scripture by God Himself and contrasts divine truth with various examples of Satanic deception inherent in the dominant religions of the world.
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2 Peter 1:16-21 |
04/22/2007 |
Identifying False Teachers
This exposition warns of the immense danger of false teachers and offers five categories to help identify them. Special consideration is also given to the subtle ways evangelicals deny the sovereign Lordship of Christ including the errant doctrine of unlimited atonement and the denial of God’s involvement in the Virginia Tech shooting massacre.
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2 Peter 2:1-3a |
04/29/2007 |
Certain Doom for False Teachers
After contemplating the glory of God as Creator and reflecting upon His omniscience, this exposition focuses upon God’s ability to keep a perfect accounting of men’s deeds. Special consideration is given to the pronouncement, paradigm and proficiency of divine judgment upon false teachers, combined with an important digression addressing the life-dominating sin of homosexuality.
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2 Peter 2:3b-10a |
05/06/2007 |
What Drives a False Teacher – Part 1
After discussing the current state of apostasy in modern evangelicalism, this exposition unpacks Peter’s diatribe on false teachers that describes their primary motivations, namely, a cocky disregard for demonic powers, a calloused desire for sexual pleasure and a criminal devotion to personal prosperity.
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2 Peter 2:10b-22 |
05/13/2007 |
What Drives a False Teacher – Part 2
After exposing some of the bizarre doctrines of popular false teachers, this exposition examines the final two motivations of a false teacher, namely, a cryptic doctrine appealing to the flesh and a careful disguise of feigned righteousness.
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2 Peter 2:10b-22 |
05/20/2007 |
Contending for Christ's Return
This exposition examines Peter’s defense of a coming day of judgment by focusing on the prejudice of mockers, the power of truth and the purpose of God. Special consideration is also given to the doctrine of the preceptive and decretive will of God, demonstrating that God does not always decree what He desires.
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2 Peter 3:1-10 |
05/27/2007 |
The Character and Conduct of Christian Hope
This exposition examines five characteristics that should define the life of every Christian, namely, a confident anticipation of God’s promises, a private pursuit of holiness, a zeal for evangelism, a vigilance for doctrinal precision, and a passion to know and glorify Christ.
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2 Peter 3:11-18 |
06/03/2007 |
Contending Earnestly for the Faith
This exposition examines Jude’s example and encouragement to Christians, but especially underscores his exhortation to fight for the truth of Scripture. Special consideration is given to the church’s failure in this regard by demonstrating that Rick Warren’s, “The Purpose Driven Life” is part of the legacy of theological liberalism and its attack on the inerrancy of Scripture.
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Jude 1:1-3 |
06/10/2007 |
The Sinister and Secret Motives of Apostates
After further emphasizing the importance of contending earnestly for the truth in light of the increasing spiritual darkness of our age, this exposition examines the crimes and condemnations of apostates who are clandestine and deliberately deceptive, spiritually and morally perverted, and refuse to submit to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
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Jude 1:4-7 |
06/17/2007 |
Portrait of an Apostate
After discussing the nature of Satanic deceit, this exposition examines four character traits of false teachers, three examples of their Old Testament counterparts, and five illustrations from nature that illustrate the severity and scope of their wickedness.
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Jude 1:8-13 |
06/24/2007 |
The Apostate's Doom and Christian Responsibility
After reviewing prophetic judgments that have been literally fulfilled and discussing predicted judgments yet to come, this exposition examines the promised judgment upon apostates and the Christian’s responsibilities while living amongst them.
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Jude 1:14-23 |
07/01/2007 |
Eternal Praise For Eternal Preservation
This exposition examines Jude’s doxology in light of the believer’s eternal security. Special consideration is also given to the error that teaches believers can loose their salvation; exposing the numerous ways such a position contradicts Scripture and other interrelated doctrines of soteriology.
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Jude 1:24-25 |
07/15/2007 |
The Promised Power and Kingdom
This exposition examines the transition from our Lord’s earthly ministry to the church including the work of the Holy Spirit before and after Pentecost. Given the unique textual emphasis on issues pertaining to the promised earthly Kingdom for Israel, special consideration is presented refuting the errors of replacement theology (amillennialism) in favor of biblical premillennialism.
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Acts 1:1-11 |
07/22/2007 |
Prayerful Preparations For Battle
This exposition examines the lives of the apostles and other believers in the days between the Lord’s ascension and Pentecost underscoring the priority of prayer, the perfection of prophecy, and the providence of God.
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Acts 1:12-26 |
07/29/2007 |
The Filling of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
After explaining the significance of Pentecost as it related to the seven convocations of Israel, this exposition examines the difference between the baptism and filling of the Holy Spirit and the purpose of the miracle of tongues during this transitional stage of God’s redemptive plan; tongues being a sign of judgment, blessing, and authority.
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Acts 2:1-13 |
08/12/2007 |
Pentecostal Power and Promise
After discussing some of the ministries of the Holy Spirit unique to New Testament believers as recipients of New Covenant blessings at Pentecost, this exposition examines Peter’s response to the devout Jewish questioners taken from Joel’s prophecy, carefully distinguishing between those promises that were partially fulfilled at Pentecost and those that will be fulfilled when Christ returns.
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Acts 2:14-21 |
08/19/2007 |
Proofs that Jesus was the Messiah
• This exposition examines four compelling arguments Peter used to prove that Jesus was indeed the Messiah, namely, because of His phenomenal power, His predetermined death, His promised resurrection, and His preeminent exaltation. Special consideration is also given to why God ordained evil to exist as a part of His plan and purpose to glorify Himself.
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Acts 2:22-36 |
08/26/2007 |
The Nature of Genuine Repentance
After considering the Lord’s warnings concerning the difference between the narrow and wide gates claiming to lead to eternal life, this exposition examines four elements of real repentance that will always accompany genuine conversion, namely, the pain, price, promise, and product of repentance.
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Acts 2:37-41 |
09/02/2007 |
Essentials of a True Church part 1
This exposition reveals the pristine nature of the first church by examining their commitment to well defined spiritual priorities, namely, their devotion to doctrine, fellowship, Christ, purity, unity, and prayer—a model for all churches to emulate.
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Acts 2:42-47 |
09/09/2007 |
Essentials of a True Church part 2
This exposition examines six measurable spiritual fruits that will inevitably result from those committed to the six well defined spiritual priorities discussed in part one. The six fruits include a fear of God, a supernatural power, a sacrificial oneness, a lasting joy, a godly reputation, and a pattern of genuine conversions.
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Acts 2:42-47 |
09/16/2007 |
In the Name of Jesus
This exposition examines three unique aspects surrounding Peter’s miraculous healing of the man lame from birth, namely, the sovereign summons, the supernatural sign, and the shocking sermon. Special consideration is given to the false claims of modern faith healers in the heretical “Word Faith” movement.
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Acts 3:1-6 |
09/30/2007 |
Repentance and the Promised Kingdom
This exposition examines Peter’s sermon, looking primarily at three categories, namely, the constant of Bible prophecy, the cleansing of repentance, and the certainty of the Messianic Kingdom. Special consideration is given to the doctrines of repentance and premillennialism.
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Acts 3:17-26 |
10/07/2007 |
Victory in Persecution
After reviewing the issue of the rise of persecution against Christians in the world today, especially in the United States, this exposition examines the provocation of persecution and the counteraction to persecution delineated in the text in six principles we should manifest.
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Acts 4:1-31 |
10/14/2007 |
God's Priority For Purity in the Church
This exposition examines several key virtues manifested in the character of the first century church, namely, their spiritual unity, self-less love, and Spirit empowered preaching. Special consideration is also given to the character of contrasting Christians and God’s judgment upon deceptive and self-promoting Christians.
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Acts 4:32 - 5:11 |
10/21/2007 |
Holiness—Key to Power and Protection
After contrasting the issues deemed important by the modern proponents of neo-evangelical pragmatism with those praised by God in New Testament churches, this exposition examines three vital truths that launched the early church into a mighty fortress, namely, the early saints were honorable in holiness, empowered in evangelism, and as a result, they persevered in persecution.
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Acts 5:12-41 |
10/28/2007 |
Principles of Church Conflict Resolution
This exposition examines the unique problems of the first church and the solutions used to resolve them. From this several important principles emerge that can also be applied to bring resolution to conflict in a local church.
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Acts 6:1-7 |
11/04/2007 |
Marks of a Choice Servant of God
This exposition contrasts the world’s definition of a successful man with God’s perspective as seen in the character of Stephen; a man praised by God because he was full of faith and the Holy Spirit, full of grace and power, full of wisdom and the Spirit, and affirmed by God’s glory.
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Acts 6:8-15 |
11/11/2007 |
The Time for Condemnation
This exposition contrasts the unbiblical ethos of evangelical pragmatism and postmodernism with the confrontational proclamation of truth modeled in Scripture, specifically focusing on Stephen’s defense before the Sanhedrin in which he was compassionate, courageous, biblically correct, confrontational and condemning.
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Acts 7:1-53 |
11/18/2007 |
Fearless in the Face of Death
After reviewing what God has said regarding the staggering defiance of sinful man, this exposition examines the source and substance of Stephen’s spiritual power in the face of death, namely, His speech was Spirit empowered, His gaze was heavenward, and his heart was forgiving.
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Acts 7:54-60 |
11/25/2007 |
Winds of Persecution and the Scattered Seed
After discussing the prevalence of evangelistic apathy in the western church today, this exposition examines four strategies that God uses to reconcile sinners unto Himself, namely, the winds of persecution, the willingness of common men, the work of previous laborers, and the Word of Christ and Him crucified.
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Acts 8:1-8 |
12/02/2007 |
Marks of a Cultist
After considering some of the characteristics associated with cultic groups, this exposition examines four elements from the life of Simon Magus that are commonly found in cult leaders, namely, they want to be worshipped, they fashion their own religion, they try to purchase the grace of God, and they refuse to repent of their sin and renounce their past.
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Acts 8:9-24 |
12/09/2007 |
Emmanuel—God With Us
This exposition views the incarnation of Jesus Christ from five different theological vantage points, namely, the marvel of His humiliation, the miracle of His incarnation, the ministry of His association, the majesty of His glorification, and the mercy of His invitation.
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Matthew 1:23 |
12/16/2007 |
Mary's Hymn of the Incarnation
This exposition examines Mary’s praise which provides believers with some remarkable elements of worship we would all do well to emulate, namely, her doxology was spontaneous, not induced, her worship was God-centered, not man-centered, and her praise rehearsed God’s mercy in the present, past, and future.
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Luke 1:46-55 |
12/23/2007 |
The Star and the Savior
After explaining the history of the Magi and the glorious light that led them to the Savior, this exposition gives three reasons why God used the brilliant light of His shekinah to lead the Persian king makers, namely, to attest to His glory, to enlighten the elect, and to signal His return.
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Matthew 2:1-11 |
01/06/2008 |
The Work of Regeneration in Evangelism
This exposition unfolds four truths that emerge from Philip’s evangelism of the Ethiopian nobleman, namely, the author of regeneration is God, the agent of regeneration is the Holy Spirit, the instrument of the Holy Spirit is the Word of God, and the proof of regeneration is joyful obedience.
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Acts 8:25-40 |
01/13/2008 |
The Transformation of a Chosen Servant
This exposition examines man’s responsibility in salvation as illustrated by Saul’s conversion, namely, he must humble himself to God’s revelation of the truth, he must commune with God in a contrite spirit, he must publicly profess Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and as a result, he will persevere in the faith.
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Acts 9:1-31 |
01/20/2008 |
The Heart of a Compassionate Shepherd
This exposition examines God preparing Peter to accept Gentiles into the church and also focuses on his private ministry where he has compassion on the forgotten, the lowly, and the despised. A special digression examines Don Piper’s popular book, “90 Minutes In Heaven.”
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Acts 9:32-43 |
01/27/2008 |
Destroying the Dividing Wall
This exposition examines the historical context of the Old Testament dietary restrictions and how they became perverted by the Jews and Judaizers in the early church. Special consideration is given to the sovereign work of God in the lives of Cornelius and Peter as He united Gentiles and Jews together in the body of Christ.
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Acts 10:1-48 |
02/03/2008 |
Counter Culture Christians
This exposition examines God’s ongoing process of dismantling the deep-seated prejudice Jewish believers had toward Gentiles. Special consideration is given to the error of replacement theology and its legacy of anti-Judaism exposing the reversal of prejudice now seen in the Gentile church’s disdain for Jews and Israel.
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Acts 11:1-30 |
02/10/2008 |
The Politics and Penalty of Persecution
This exposition examines the events surrounding Peter’s miraculous prison deliverance in Acts 12 where three dominate themes emerge, namely, the politics of persecution, the power of prayer, and the penalty of pride. Special consideration is given to God’s unique judgment upon Herod for not giving Him glory.
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Acts 12:1-25 |
02/17/2008 |
Antioch—A Spirit Filled Church
This exposition examines the dynamics of a Spirit filled church by looking closely at the church of Antioch that was defined by Spirit filled shepherds, Spirit led missions, and Spirit empowered warfare.
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Acts 13:1-13 |
02/24/2008 |
Seven Reasons for Church Membership
This topical discourse asserts that there are at least seven biblical reasons for believers to formally and publicly commit to being actively involved in and accountable to a local church which is a visible expression of the invisible church, the body of Christ.
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Selected Passages |
03/02/2008 |
The Exhortation of a Converted Rabbi
This exposition underscores the Judeo-centric ministry of Paul and examines his sermon to the Jews where he reminds them of God’s providential care for Israel, God’s promise of Israel’s Savior, and God’s passion for Israel’s salvation. Special consideration is given to Paul’s theology in contrast to replacement or fulfillment theology.
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Acts 13:13-41 |
03/09/2008 |
Preaching to the Proud and Penitent
After reviewing the biblical mandate for preachers to preach the Word, this exposition contrasts common responses to gospel presentations from both the proud and the penitent.
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Acts 13:42-52 |
03/16/2008 |
The Sobbing Savior and the Crying Stones
This exposition discusses the incongruence between the attitude of Christ versus the Jews when Jesus entered Jerusalem, and also examines the Old Testament prophecies of His visitation, the humility of His coronation, and the mourning of His condemnation.
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Luke 19:28-44 |
03/23/2008 |
A Triumvirate of Hope
This exposition examines three inspirational truths that the dying apostle Paul commanded Timothy to remember to encourage him in ministry, namely, the person and work of Jesus Christ, the power of His resurrection, and the promise of His victorious triumph.
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2 Timothy 2:8 |
03/30/2008 |
Combat Essentials
After comparing effective ministry to war and exposing various deceptions that unbelievers hold dear, including that of Liberation Theology, this exposition examines the final days of Paul’s first missionary journey and four combat essential that emerge from the text.
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Acts 14:1-28 |
04/06/2008 |
The Jerusalem Council
This exposition examines issues confronting the nascent church including the heresy of salvation by works rather than grace alone, and the potential abuse of freedom that would disrupt unity and destroy the church’s effectiveness.
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Acts 15:1-35 |
04/13/2008 |
Marks of Effective Missions
This exposition underscores four ministry priorities that emerge out of Paul’s second missionary journey, namely, edify the evangelized, choose companions wisely, study the culture, and yield to God’s providence.
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Acts 15:36-16:10 |
04/20/2008 |
The Seeker and the Soothsayer
This exposition focuses on three remarkable spiritual realities that come to light in this fascinating encounter, namely, the providence of God, the preparation of grace, and the power of the gospel.
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Acts 16:11-18 |
04/27/2008 |
Mercy to a Jailer and His Household
This exposition is divided into four categories, each of which are filled with doctrinal truths that are immensely practical in the Christian life, namely, the rage of anti-Semitism, the rejoicing of the prisoners, the rescue of the jailor, and the recant of the magistrates.
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Acts 16:19-40 |
05/04/2008 |
Four Virtues the World Hates
This exposition examines the life and ministry of the apostle Paul that manifests four virtues the world hates, namely, purity of life, love for the lost, courage in preaching, and knowledge of the Word.
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Acts 17:1-13 |
05/11/2008 |
Virtues of a Godly Woman
This exposition examines the character and roles of a godly woman who is a committed a wife, a consummate homemaker, a compassionate philanthropist, a credible teacher, and a consecrated mother.
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Proverbs 31 |
05/18/2008 |
A God Who Is Knowable
After discussing some astounding new discoveries in our solar system that glorify our Creator who has condescended to our lowly estate and revealed Himself to man through creation and His Word, this exposition examines the blasphemy of idolatry, the nature of God, and the revelation of God.
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Acts 17:16-34 |
05/25/2008 |
Principles of Child Evangelism
This topical discourse examines the essential elements and cautions in child evangelism, offering practical instructions to parents centering around three concepts from Jesus’ parable of the sower and the soils, namely, prepare the soil, sow the seed, and trust God for the harvest.
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Selected Passages |
06/01/2008 |
Divine Comfort in Dire Circumstances
This exposition examines the profound difficulties that Paul experienced in his ministry along with four divine blessings that are characteristic for all believers, namely, the joy of friendship, the fruit of labor, the presences of God, and the sovereignty of God.
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Acts 18:1-17 |
06/08/2008 |
Growing in Grace and Knowledge
This exposition examines both the heritage of Judaism in Christianity and the process of transition from Judaism and John’s baptism to Christianity by discussing the consecration of Paul, the education of Apollo, and the conversion of Old Testament saints.
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Acts 18:18 ~ 19:7 |
06/15/2008 |
Virtues of a Godly Man - Part 1
After reviewing a variety of statistics betraying the moral free fall in our culture, this discourse examines God’s design for the family that centers around the concept of submission; a virtue that is impossible apart from obeying the command to be “filled with the Spirit.”
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Ephesians 5 |
06/22/2008 |
Virtues of a Godly Man - Part 2
This discourse examines God’s command for husbands to “love their wives as Christ loved the church” suggesting that a husband’s love must therefore be singular, selfless, sacrificial, satisfying, sympathetic, and sanctifying.
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Ephesians 5 |
06/29/2008 |
Virtues of a Godly Man - Part 3
This discourse addresses the most common ways fathers provoke their children to anger and cause them to lose heart, and also offers practical ways for fathers to bring up their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
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Ephesians 6:4 |
07/06/2008 |
Encountering Evil with Overpowering Force
This exposition underscores the supernatural power of the Word of God demonstrated in this historical account, examining specifically the human labor of evangelism, the divine hardening of hearts, the demonic exploitation of Christ, and the supernatural conversion of sinners.
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Acts 19: 8-20 |
07/13/2008 |
The Adventure of Ministry
After reflecting on the bondage of boredom, this exposition examines four categories of ministry insights seen specifically in a miracle of divine providence, a mandate to remember the poor, a madness called idolatry, and a marvel of divine intervention.
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Acts 19:21-41 |
07/20/2008 |
Rare Passions and Forgotten Priorities
This exposition underscores the essential elements in true Christian ministry by examining Paul’s passion to preach, his love for both sinners and saints, and his disinterest in money. Consideration is also given to doctrinal concerns regarding Sabbath keeping, the cessation of signs and wonders, and the promises of the millennial age.
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Acts 20:1-17 |
07/27/2008 |
Shepherding the Shepherds
This exposition examines the virtues of Paul’s example in life and ministry that we are to emulate, namely, he was a faithful shepherd, a humble slave, a suffering servant, a fearless preacher, and a zealous evangelist.
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Acts 20:17-24 |
08/10/2008 |
Elder Essentials
This exposition underscores five priorities that Paul exhorted the elders of Ephesus to heed, namely, proclaim the whole of Scripture, guard the integrity of your heart, protect the flock from false teachers, devote yourself to prayer and the Word, and give more than you receive.
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Acts 20:25-38 |
08/17/2008 |
Valiant Faith
This exposition highlights three characteristics of Paul’s faith, namely, it seeks opportunities for fellowship, it is sensitive to the Spirit’s leading, and it fears no enemy.
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Acts 21: 1-17 |
08/24/2008 |
Mission Accomplished
This exposition focuses on three scenarios that characterize this historical narrative, namely, a praiseworthy report, a threat from false allegations, and a unifying exercise of Christian liberty. Special consideration is given to the issue of Christian liberty and the dangers of contextualization in evangelism and worship.
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Acts 21:17-26 |
08/31/2008 |
Satan’s Schemes and Your Child
In preparation for a special season of fasting and prayer for the salvation and sanctification of our children, this topical sermon examines a child’s spiritual condition in light of Satan’s strategies to destroy them, especially through the power of music.
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Selected Passages |
09/07/2008 |
The Violence of Hypocrisy
This exposition examines the historical account of Paul’s arrest in Jerusalem and his testimonial defense to his Jewish kinsmen. Special consideration is given to the hallmarks of hypocrisy and why it is so prone to violence.
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Acts 21:27-29 |
09/14/2008 |
A Suffering Servant and Our Sovereign God
This exposition examines four themes that emerge from the historical narrative of Paul’s defense before the Sanhedrin, namely, the purview of God’s sovereignty, the power of a clear conscience, the priority of submission to the Word of God, and the presence of God in suffering.
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Acts 22:30~23:11 |
09/21/2008 |
The Futile Conspiracy
This exposition highlights certain aspects of this historical narrative while at the same time focusing on the providence of God in the history of Israel and His unfailing love for His chosen people. Special consideration is also given to Israel’s rejection of her Messiah in contrast with God’s faithfulness to fulfill His covenant promises to her.
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Acts 23:12~35 |
09/28/2008 |
The Prisoner and the Trembling Judge
This exposition focuses on various doctrinal truths and life applications that flow from four themes that emerge from the text: the Sanhedrin’s vague accusations, the apostle’s successful refutation, the governor’s expedient placation, and the apostle’s frightening confrontation.
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Acts 24:1-27 |
10/05/2008 |
The Apostle's Appeal
This exposition highlights three scenarios that give insight into living out our faith in a hostile world that hates Christ. Further consideration is given to Paul’s attitudes during this season of persecution and how every believer must emulate them in his life as well.
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Acts 25:1-12 |
10/12/2008 |
A Spectacle of Contrasts
This exposition of Paul’s testimony before Agrippa examines a spectacle of four stark contrasts worthy of our consideration, namely, the contrasts of justice and injustice, humility and pride, sight and blindness, and faith and folly.
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Acts 25:13-26:32 |
10/19/2008 |
Horror and Hope at Sea
This exposition examines the details of the narrative as well as four themes that emerge from it, namely, the ravages of sin upon man and creation, the ever-present hand of an omnipotent and merciful God, and further validation of the Scripture’s repeated claim to be the very Word of God.
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Acts 27:1-44 |
11/09/2008 |
Principles of Godly Leadership
This discourse examines the text from the perspective of Paul’s stunning leadership role during his fateful voyage. From his example, ten principles of Godly leadership are identified and practically applied to Christian leaders.
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Acts 27:1-44 |
11/12/2008 |
Carey Hardy-Marks of a Spiritual Leader part1
Men's Retreat
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Men's Retreat |
11/13/2008 |
Carey Hardy-Marks of a Spiritual Leader part2
Men's Retreat
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Men's Retreat |
11/16/2008 |
Malta: Refuge and Rejoicing
This exposition highlights the magnificent works of God demonstrated in the Malta scenario, namely, His providence, provision, and power. Special consideration is also given to the contrast between the God of the Bible and the gospel Paul preached with the god and gospel of neo-evangelicalism.
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Acts 28:1-16 |
11/23/2008 |
Giving Thanks Unto the Father
After reflecting upon the Christian faith of the early pilgrims, this exposition examines the apostle’s exhortation to give thanks to the Father for three magnificent spiritual truths, namely, our future inheritance, our past deliverance, and our present redemption.
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Colossians 1:12-14 |
11/30/2008 |
To the Jew First
This exposition examines Paul’s meeting with the Jews in Rome, investigating in particular the meaning of the “kingdom of God” and “the hope of Israel” in refutation of amillennialism, while at the same time underscoring the principles of Jewish evangelism, the polarization of the gospel, and the pathos of Israel’s unbelief.
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Acts 28:17-31 |
12/07/2008 |
The Pinnacle of Praise
This exposition examines the profound significance of the "glory of the Lord" that shone around the shepherds, the title's given to the Savior, the real reason the angel's erupted in praise, and a clarification of the commonly misunderstood concept of "peace on earth, good will toward men."
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Luke 2:8-14 |
12/14/2008 |
Four Reactions to the Savior's Birth
This exposition unpacks the fascinating implications of the shepherd’s hasty trek to Bethlehem to find the infant Messiah and the reaction of Mary to their testimony. Altogether these reveal four reactions to the Savior’s birth, namely, witness, worship, wonder, and want.
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Luke 2:15-20 |
12/21/2008 |
Infant King
This exposition examines the issue of Jesus being King of the Jews and the nature of His kingdom as it relates to His first and second advents. Special consideration is given to the nativity accounts and the fascinating story of the magi, all of which attest to His royalty as the One who will physically reign over the "house of Jacob."
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Matthew 2:1-12 |
01/04/2009 |
The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ—Prologue Part 1
After discussing the authorship, date, and various conflicting systems of interpreting the book of Revelation, this exposition examines the first two of five divisions of the prologue, namely, the essence and blessing of the Revelation of Jesus Christ.
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Revelation 1:1-8 |
01/11/2009 |
The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ—Prologue Part 2
After discussing popular counterfeit methods of discerning the future (forms of divination God condemns), this exposition examines the last three divisions of the prologue, namely, the benediction, the doxology, and the theme.
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Revelation 1:1-8 |
01/18/2009 |
A Vision of the Ascended Christ
After discussing the presidential demagoguery and idolatry now sweeping the nation, this exposition focuses on the true Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ, and examines the circumstances, commencement, consequence, and commission of John’s vision of our glorified Savior, the Lord of the church.
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Revelation 1:9-20 |
01/25/2009 |
Ephesus: Loveless Orthodoxy
After discussing the historical context of the city of Ephesus and the early church that was founded there, this exposition examines five parts of the letter written to them from the Lord of the church concerning their praise, problem, prescription, punishment, and promise.
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Revelation 2:1-7 |
02/01/2009 |
Smyrna: Purity Through Persecution
After reviewing the perilous circumstances existing in ancient Smyrna, this exposition examines the praise, precept, persecution, and promise the Lord so graciously gave them and all churches that emulate their purity and devotion.
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Revelation 2:8-11 |
02/08/2009 |
Pergamum: Corruption Through Compromise
After considering the three deadly enemies all believer’s face—the flesh, Satan, and the world system he controls—this exposition lays out how these factors were at work in the church at Pergamum and explains the Lord’s words of praise, rebuke, and promise to them.
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Revelation 2:12-17 |
02/15/2009 |
Thyatira: Condemned for Tolerance
After considering various examples of the dangers of doctrinal and moral compromise now rampant in ostensibly Christian churches, this exposition examines the details of the Lord’s praise, rebuke, and promise to the church at Thyatira and how they apply to every Christian and every church universally.
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Revelation 2:18-29 |
02/22/2009 |
Sardis: Death Through Complacency
This exposition examines the frightening characteristics of a church that looks alive on the outside, but from God’s perspective, is dead on the inside. Special consideration is given to the admonitions the Lord gave to the small remnant of faithful believers and the remarkable promise of their eternal security.
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Revelation 3: 1-6 |
03/01/2009 |
Philadelphia: Promise through Perseverance
After discussing the historical context of Philadelphia, this exposition examines the praise, promise, and prescription of the Lord’s address taking into consideration the distinctly eschatological nature of the letter that catapults us far beyond the historical period of the church at Philadelphia.
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Revelation 3: 7-13 |
03/06/2009 |
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03/08/2009 |
Laodicea: Revulsion Over Spurious Faith
After reviewing the New Testament concept of hypocrisy and the historical context of the city of Laodicea in the first century, this exposition examines the Lord’s severe condemnation of the apostate church that existed there—a church that characterizes much of the Christian church in the twenty first century.
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Revelation 3: 14-22 |
03/13/2009 |
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03/15/2009 |
The Creator's Throne
This exposition follows the natural outline of John’s vision of the majesty of God found in Revelation 4 by examining the throne of God, what’s around the throne, what emanates from the throne, what’s before the throne, what’s in and around the throne, and the doxologies directed toward the throne.
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Revelation 4 |
03/22/2009 |
The Worthy Lamb
After reviewing the big picture of God's twofold plan to redeem His people and restore His kingdom, this exposition examines the seven-sealed scroll, the Lion of Judah, and praise to the worthy Lamb. Special consideration is given to the significance of John’s intense grief and the comfort given to him.
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Revelation 5 |
03/29/2009 |
The First Seal
This exposition explains the symbolism of the white horse and its rider. Special consideration is given to the Temple in Jerusalem past, present, and future and Ezekiel’s prophecy of the battle Gog and Magog, both of which are crucial in understanding the first seal.
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Revelation 6: 1-2 |
04/05/2009 |
The Second, Third, and Fourth Seal
After explaining the New Covenant promises as they relate to the restoration of Israel’s theocratic Kingdom, this exposition examines the pre-kingdom judgments symbolized in the last three of the four horseman of the Apocalypse.
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Revelation 6:3-8 |
04/12/2009 |
Resurrection and the end of death
This exposition unfolds a biblical theology of resurrection for both the righteous and the unrighteous with a special examination of Paul’s argument in 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 with respect to the sequence of resurrections and the end of death in the glorious Kingdom.
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1 Corinthians 15:20-... |
04/19/2009 |
The Fifth Seal
After discussing Satan’s determination to thwart the purposes of God and the prophesies pertaining to a coming day of divine vengeance unleashed in the pre-Kingdom judgments, this exposition examines the fifth seal, namely, the price of discipleship, the prayer of the martyred, and the promise of the Lord.
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Revelation 6:9-11 |
04/26/2009 |
The Sixth Seal
After discussing the biblical concept of “the Day of the Lord,” this exposition examines the force of fear that is unleashed in the opening of the sixth seal, looking specifically at the cause of fear, the compass of fear, and the consequence of fear.
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Revelation 6:12-17 |
05/03/2009 |
The Sealed of Israel
After reviewing the frightening demographic shift in the world towards global Islam and the New Testament’s affirmation of Old Testament promises pertaining to the national restoration of ethnic Israel, this exposition examines the mercy of God in the midst of wrath, the sealing of the first fruits of Israel, and the elective purposes of God for Israel.
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Revelation 7:1-8 |
05/08/2009 |
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05/10/2009 |
The Praise of Tribulation Saints
After reviewing the chronology of prophetic events leading up to this vision, this exposition examines four scenarios rich in theology and teeming with comfort and hope as it portrays saints before the throne, angels around the throne, worship unto the throne, and sanctuary of the throne.
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Revelation 7:9-17 |
05/17/2009 |
The Seventh Seal and the First Four Trumpets
After considering the effects of sin on our world today that points to a day of divine reckoning, this exposition examines the hush of awe as the hosts of heaven anticipate the next series of judgments, the angelic preparation, the signal of avenging wrath, and the first four trumpet judgments.
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Revelation 8:1-13 |
05/24/2009 |
The Fifth Trumpet
After discussing the comforting doctrine of God’s sovereignty in light of mounting national and international chaos, this exposition examines the Fifth Trumpet, including the identity of the star, the nature of the plague, the characteristics of the locusts, and the nature of their king.
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Revelation 9:1-12 |
06/07/2009 |
The Sixth Trumpet
After reviewing several examples of the current campaign of global deception that is predisposing the world to eventually follow the antichrist, this exposition examines the divine order, the demonic assault, and the defiant response to the sixth trumpet judgment.
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Revelation 9:13-21 |
06/21/2009 |
The Bitter Sweet Scroll
After discussing the importance of applying a consistent hermeneutic to the prophetic literature, an overview of the big picture of Bible prophecy is given with a special emphasis on being rapture ready. This is then a prelude to examining the magnificent angel, the forbidden message, the solemn vow, and the bitter sweet scroll found in Revelation chapter 10.
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Revelation 10:1-11 |
06/28/2009 |
Israel's Preservation Amidst Gentile Domination
After rehearsing the big picture and overall theme of the glory of Jesus Christ in His Revelation, this exposition explains the measuring of the Temple and how it relates to God’s preservation of the Jewish remnant during the final forty-two months of the tribulation as they endure Gentile domination.
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Revelation 11:1,2 |
07/05/2009 |
The Two Witnesses
After reviewing some of the signs that point to our Lord’s imminent return and reviewing the context out of which the two witnesses emerge, this exposition examines their magnificent ministry, their morbid death, and their miraculous resurrection.
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Revelation 11:3-14 |
07/19/2009 |
The Seventh Trumpet
This exposition examines four concepts that emerge from the text pertaining to the sounding of the seventh trumpet that sets into motion the final pre-kingdom judgments, namely, the triumphant proclamation, the terminal punishment, the treasured prize, and the transcendent promise.
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Revelation 11:15-19 |
07/26/2009 |
The Ancient Spiritual War—Part 1
After explaining the parenthetical nature of Revelation chapters 12 through 14, this exposition examines the first three of seven actors of the Tribulation drama introduced in the first 6 verses, namely, the Woman, the Dragon, and the Son.
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Revelation 12:1-6 |
08/02/2009 |
The Ancient Spiritual War—Part 2
After considering the biblical pattern for spiritual warfare in contrast to many of the popular but erroneous positions taught today, this exposition examines the war in heaven, the dragon’s defeat, and the heavenly celebration.
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Revelation 12:7-12 |
08/09/2009 |
The Ancient Spiritual War—Part 3
After reviewing several Old Testaments prophecies pertaining to Israel’s restoration to the land in unbelief followed by her restoration to the Lord in belief, this exposition examines the dragon’s pursuit, the woman’s flight, and the dragon’s redirected animosity.
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Revelation 12:13-17 |
08/16/2009 |
The Rise of the Beast
After considering various ways in which the world is being prepared for the rise of the Antichrist, this exposition examines six themes regarding his diabolical career, namely, his demonic origin, his world empire, his counterfeit death, his global worship, his arrogant blasphemies, and his murderous campaign.
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Revelation 13:1-10 |
08/23/2009 |
The Rise of the False Prophet
After reviewing the general conditions and trends of the world that the church will experience prior to our Lord’s return, this exposition examines the character, the con, and the control of the coming False Prophet.
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Revelation 13:11-18 |
08/30/2009 |
The Coming Victory Celebration
This exposition examines the career and character of the 144,000 Jewish believers who will be evangelists during the Tribulation, men with a confident faith, a celebratory song, and a committed life, dedicated to sexual purity, Christ, truth, and holiness. Men we would all do well to emulate.
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Revelation 14:1-5 |
09/06/2009 |
Incentives to Fear God and Give Him Glory – Part 1
This exposition examines the first three of four announcements that will be made during the tribulation period, each being incentives to "Fear God and give Him glory," namely, because of the eternal gospel, the fall of Babylon, and the torment awaiting the Beast worshippers.
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Revelation 14:6-11 |
09/13/2009 |
Incentives to Fear God and Give Him Glory – Part 2
This exposition examines the fourth announcement and final incentive to "Fear God and give Him glory," namely, the blessings awaiting Lamb worshippers; a topic divided into three themes: the perseverance of genuine faith, the promise of future blessing, and the perpetual reward of righteous deeds.
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Revelation 14:12-13 |
09/20/2009 |
The Coming Harvest of Divine Wrath
This exposition examines two scenes: one, a grain harvest judgment with the victorious Reaper and the vile harvest of the world, and two, a grape harvest judgment with an angelic reaper and a vintage harvest of Armageddon.
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Revelation 14:14-20 |
09/27/2009 |
A Celestial Prelude to the Last Plagues
After reviewing a chronology of things to come, this exposition examines four themes that emerge from the text, namely, a sign great and marvelous, a sea of consuming fire, a song of triumphant deliverance, and a sanctuary of holy vengeance.
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Revelation 15:1-8 |
10/04/2009 |
The Last Seven Plagues Part 1
After refuting the theology of the evangelical environmental movement and discussing the colossal hoax that the human production of greenhouse gases is damaging the earth’s climate, this exposition examines the first four bowl judgments that target men directly through a specific plague and indirectly through three plagues upon the earth’s eco system.
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Revelation 16:1-9 |
10/11/2009 |
The Last Seven Plagues Part 2
After a review of the overall chronology of major prophetic events, this exposition examines the three final bowl judgments that will target the kingdom of the antichrist and the topography of the earth in preparation for God’s final confrontation with man at the battle of Armageddon.
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Revelation 16:10-21 |
11/01/2009 |
Babylon the Great, the Mother of Harlots – Part 1
After discussing the historical background of ancient Babylon and the various religious systems it spawned, especially Roman Catholicism, this exposition examines the character, clout, and contempt of the coming religious harlot that will dominate the world during the tribulation.
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Revelation 17:1-6 |
11/08/2009 |
Babylon the Great, the Mother of Harlots – Part 2
After discussing the current trends in American neo-evangelicalism towards a “Christless Christianity,” this exposition examines the final two themes of Revelation 17 regarding the co-conspirator of the religious harlot, the Beast, and her eventual calamity.
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Revelation 17:7-17 |
11/15/2009 |
The Fall of Babylon - the Coming Global Empire - Part 1
After reviewing the chronology of events leading up to the fall of “Babylon the great” just prior to the seventh bowl judgment and the Lord’s return, this exposition examines the angelic announcement of its doom.
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Revelation 18:1-3 |
11/22/2009 |
The Fall of Babylon - the Coming Global Empire - Part 2
This exposition examines the specific forms of wickedness that will dominate future Babylon and the importance for Christians to recognize and avoid the inherent dangers of the world system that currently exists.
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Revelation 18:4-8 |
11/29/2009 |
The Fall of Babylon - the Coming Global Empire - Part 3
After reviewing Jesus’ warning about the dangers of religious hypocrisy and greedy materialism described in Luke 12, both of which will dominate the future Babylon the great, this exposition examines the lament of the beast worshippers and the world’s final collapse.
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Revelation 18:9-19 |
12/06/2009 |
The Christ of Christmas
After comparing the hatred and apathy towards Christ in our culture’s celebration of Christmas with the heresies of Colossae, this exposition examines the apostle Paul’s inspired description of the supremacy of Jesus Christ over the entirety of man’s existence, namely, His pre-eminence over creation and redemption.
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Colossians 1:15-20 |
12/13/2009 |
Bethlehem and Our Eternal King
After reviewing the context of Micah’s prophecy of impending doom and the ultimate hope of an eternal King who will go forth from the Father to be the ruler of Israel, this exposition examines the details surrounding the birthplace, the rule, the sending, and the eternality of the King.
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Micah 5:2 |
12/20/2009 |
The Incomprehensible Incarnation
This exposition examines four amazing truths surrounding the incarnation of Christ, namely, His royal lineage, His physical lineage, His virgin birth, and His eternal Sonship.
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Matthew 1:18-25 |
01/10/2010 |
The Coming Explosion of Heaven's Praise
This exposition examines four reasons for a heavenly explosion of praise in anticipation of the Lord’s glorious return to earth, namely, praise for the glory of God in salvation, praise for the judgment of God upon the wicked, praise for the reign of God upon the earth, and praise for the love of God for His bride.
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Revelation 19: 1-10 |
01/17/2010 |
The Coming King and His Kingdom - Part 1
In order to fully grasp the theological significance of the second coming of Jesus Christ to establish His Messianic Kingdom, this discourse examines the topic of the Kingdom of God beginning in the Old Testament and focuses on the universal kingdom, the mediatorial kingdom, and the future earthly kingdom.
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Selected Passages |
02/05/2010 |
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Selected Passages |
02/07/2010 |
The Coming King and His Kingdom - Part 2
After giving a history of the origins of replacement theology and warning about the dangers of the allegorizing method of interpretation, this discourse builds upon part one by examining some of the blessings of the Messianic Kingdom described by the Old Testament prophets.
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Selected Passages |
02/14/2010 |
The Coming King and His Kingdom - Part 3
After demonstrating that our Lord and the New Testament writers all held to a literal hermeneutic and repeatedly appealed to the Old Testament with no mention of an esoteric key to unlock hidden meanings, this exposition examines Jesus’ parable in Luke 19:11-27 concerning His future kingdom.
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Selected Passages |
02/21/2010 |
The Return of the Warrior King - Part 1
After refuting the heresy of “Open Theism” by reviewing the sovereignty of God as it relates to the existence of evil and Bible prophecy, this exposition examines the context of the second coming of Christ then focuses specifically on the arrival and the army of the Warrior King.
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Revelation 19:11–14 |
02/28/2010 |
The Return of the Warrior King - Part 2
After reviewing Jesus’ answer to His disciples regarding the sign of His coming, this exposition examines the details of the Lord’s return focusing primarily upon His regal authority and divine rule as the long anticipated Messiah of Israel.
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Revelation 19:11–16 |
03/05/2010 |
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Selected Passages |
03/07/2010 |
The Return of the Warrior King - Part 3
After reviewing a biblical worldview of human history whereby God is committed to redeeming His people and restoring His Kingdom all for His glory, this exposition examines the graphic details of the attack of the Warrior King upon His enemies when He returns.
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Revelation 19:17-21 |
03/14/2010 |
The Establishment of the Messianic Kingdom – Part 1
After reviewing some of the major texts pertaining to the Messianic Kingdom in both Testaments, this discourse provides an introductory overview of Revelation 20 by examining the major tenets of premillennialism, postmillennialism, and amillennialism.
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Revelation 20:1-15 |
03/21/2010 |
The Establishment of the Messianic Kingdom – Part 2
This exposition examines specifics surrounding the incarceration of Satan and defends a literal interpretation of this event in the chronology of Revelation against the non-literal views of postmillennialism and amillennialism.
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Revelation 20:1-3 |
04/04/2010 |
The Passion Week of Christ
After giving an overview of Jesus’ public and private ministries that deliberately led Him to the cross, this discourse examines five events that occurred during the passion week, namely, His Messianic presentation, proclamation, preparation, propitiation, and pronouncement.
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Selected Passages |
04/11/2010 |
The Establishment of the Messianic Kingdom – Part 3
After reviewing the chronology of the final days leading up to Christ’s second coming, especially as they relate to the Temple Mount and the glories of Jerusalem during the millennium, this exposition examines the allocation of rulers and the resurrection of the saints.
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Revelation 20:4-6 |
04/25/2010 |
The Establishment of the Messianic Kingdom – Part 4
After underscoring the paramount importance of being increasingly captivated by Christ in the study of Bible prophecy, this exposition examines the fourth and fifth scene of Revelation 20, namely, the incineration of rebels and the retribution of Satan.
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Revelation 20:7-10 |
05/09/2010 |
Judgement of the Unbelieving Dead Part 1
After underscoring the importance of having a foundational understanding of the holiness of God in order to grasp why He will one day judge unbelieving sinners, this exposition examines the setting of the transcendent tribunal of the Great White Throne judgment.
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Revelation 20:11–15 |
05/16/2010 |
Judgement of the Unbelieving Dead Part 2
After considering the fact that God ordained sin and evil to enter His perfect universe in order to dramatically display His glory through His holiness, wrath, mercy, grace, love, and power, this exposition examines the glory of God in His Great White Throne judgment upon the unbelieving dead.
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Revelation 20:11–15 |
05/23/2010 |
Immanuel and the New Creation – Part 1
After examining the curse upon creation in general and men and women in particular, this exposition reveals the glorious changes believers will experience in heaven, namely, a new heaven and earth, a new Jerusalem, and a new intimacy.
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Revelation 21:1-8 |
05/30/2010 |
Immanuel and the New Creation – Part 2
After reviewing why this is not the world in which believers will be revealed, this exposition examines the final two categories of bliss the redeemed will experience in heaven, namely, a new creation and a new satisfaction.
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Revelation 21:1–8 |
06/06/2010 |
Heaven’s Holy City Part 1
After considering several current events that are in harmony with the constellation of signs Jesus predicted would appear just prior to His return, this exposition begins to examine the Lord’s revelation to us regarding the New Jerusalem, including, the splendor of its appearance, the symmetry of its architecture, and the stateliness of its accommodation.
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Revelation 21:9-22:5 |
06/13/2010 |
Heaven’s Holy City Part 2
After revisiting the importance of Jesus’ command to lay up for ourselves treasure in heaven, this exposition continues to explain the New Jerusalem by examining the symmetry of its architecture with a special emphasis on its space and occupancy and the profound symbolism of the gates of pearl.
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Revelation 21:9-22:5 |
06/20/2010 |
Heaven’s Holy City Part 3
This exposition examines the stateliness of the city’s accommodations emphasizing those elements that will produce perfect communion with God and others and the infinite array of unimaginable pleasures the Lord has in store for the redeemed that will keep us in a perpetual state of exhilarating joy.
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Revelation 21:9–22:5 |
06/27/2010 |
Jesus Is Coming - So What?
This exposition examines the epilogue of the Revelation especially as it relates to the believer’s responsibility in light of Christ’s imminent return, namely, to sharpen our awareness, safeguard His Word, strengthen our worship, sound the warning, and step-up our service.
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Revelation 22:6-12 |
07/02/2010 |
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07/04/2010 |
The Glorious Invitation – Part 1
This exposition continues to focus on the epilogue of the Apocalypse by examining the Spirit and the bride’s call for Jesus to come in the fullness of His glory, and Jesus’ call for sinners to come to Him in repentant faith.
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Revelation 22:13–17 |
07/11/2010 |
The Glorious Invitation – Part 2
This exposition finalizes the epilogue of the Apocalypse by examining the striking contrast between the blessed and the cursed, the sobering caution against tampering with the text of Scripture, and the apostle’s suitable conclusion to our Lord’s amazing promises.
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Revelation 22:18–21 |
07/18/2010 |
The Basin and the Towel
After explaining the pastor-teacher’s responsibility to equip the saints to become imitators of God that walk in Christ-like love (Ephesians 4 and 5), this exposition examines Jesus’ amazing example of love at the last supper where He demonstrated that love requires self-sacrifice, self-humiliation, and self-control.
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John 13:1-17 |
07/25/2010 |
The Greatest Gift – Part 1
Because so many believer’s struggle with Christ-like love, this discourse begins by examining what it means to “walk by the Spirit” (Gal 5:16), then moves into an exposition of 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 and the issue of the absence of love, to be followed by a study of the attributes, assurance, and ascendancy of love.
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1 Corinthians 13:1-3 |
08/08/2010 |
The Greatest Gift – Part 2
This exposition examines the first five of fifteen attributes of love namely, acts of patience, kindness, not being jealous, not bragging, and not acting arrogantly.
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1 Corinthians 13:4–7 |
08/15/2010 |
The Greatest Gift – Part 3
This exposition examines the final ten of fifteen attributes of love we are to manifest as Christians. Special emphasis is placed on the sin of anger and on the fact that since God does not keep a record of our wrongs, neither should we keep a record of wrongs of those who have offended us.
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1 Corinthians 13:4–7 |
08/20/2010 |
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08/22/2010 |
The Greatest Gift – Part 4
This exposition focuses on the eternal nature of love in contrast to the temporary nature of all other spiritual gifts. Special exegetical consideration is given to explain the nature and purpose of the miraculous gift of tongues, why the Holy Spirit emphasized that it would cease on its own, and when this occurred.
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1 Corinthians 13:8-1... |
08/29/2010 |
What It Means To Love One Another - Part 1
This topical exposition of several "one anothering" passages focuses primarily on what it means to love one another with respect to fellowship needs within the body, examining primarily the importance of maintaining unity within the church amidst great diversity in backgrounds and individual preferences as described in Romans 14 and 15.
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Romans 14:19 |
09/05/2010 |
What It Means To Love One Another - Part 2
This topical exposition examines several texts that address how believers are to love one another with respect to spiritual needs, especially what it means to admonish and encourage one another in love. Special consideration is given to the issue of faithful involvement in a local church.
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