AN EXPOSITION OF ROMANS 9:1-7 The life of Paul, as presented in Scripture, suggests that he was a very emotional personality. There is pathos, there is energy to the apostle that surges through the Divine narrative, as the record of his life is revealed. The emotional intensity that characterized the man also characterized his writings. … Continue reading Paul’s Pastoral Heart
God is Looking for You
“And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli. And the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no open vision”.(1 Samuel 3:1). The child Samuel was the product of a mother's desperate prayers. The story of his birth may be briefly re-told. The Bible says that "there was a … Continue reading God is Looking for You
Doctrine of the Royal Priesthood of the Believer
Every person born of God is born into royalty. The believer is in Christ, who is King of kings and Lord of lords. Jesus is of the lineage of David according to the flesh; He is very God of very God according to the spirit. 1 Timothy 1:17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, … Continue reading Doctrine of the Royal Priesthood of the Believer
A Buried Treasure, A Pearl of Great Price, A Net, and the End of this Age
AN EXPOSITION OF MATTHEW 13:44-58 The Great Treasure 44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Having entered into a house (v. 36), Jesus gave … Continue reading A Buried Treasure, A Pearl of Great Price, A Net, and the End of this Age
Building Up the Faith
AN EXPOSITION OF 1 PETER 2:1-7 1 Wherefore laying aside all malice [depravity], and all guile [deceit], and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, As a person takes off dirty clothing so the believer is to take off, or lay aside spiritual clothing soiled by depraved acts of making trouble for others, deceit, hypocrisy, … Continue reading Building Up the Faith
Bold Preaching
AN EXPOSITION OF MATTHEW 14:1-21 1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, 2 And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore, mighty works do shew forth themselves in him [supernatural events]. What makes the words of Herod Antipas, son … Continue reading Bold Preaching
Can You Walk on Water?
AN EXPOSITION OF MATTHEW14:22-33 Be of Good Cheer 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. Immediately after the food was served, and the people were satisfied, Jesus compelled His disciples to get into a boat … Continue reading Can You Walk on Water?
