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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Selected Passages |
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 |
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... |
08/15/2010 |
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 |
08/08/2010 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
07/11/2010 |
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 |
07/04/2010 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
06/13/2010 |
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 |
06/06/2010 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
05/16/2010 |
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 |
05/09/2010 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
04/04/2010 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
03/07/2010 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
02/14/2010 |
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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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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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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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 |
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 |
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 |
12/06/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
11/15/2009 |
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 |
11/08/2009 |
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 |
11/01/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |