AN EXPOSITION OF 1 PETER 2:11-25 11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; With a pastor’s heart, Peter speaks to the church as “dearly beloved”. Because every saved soul is still in need of sanctification, the apostle pleads for God’s people to abstain … Continue reading Living as Strangers in America
Precious Promises: Seeing the Future Through the Eyes of a Prophet
AN EXPOSITION OF OBADIAH 1:17-21 17 But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness; and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions. Beginning in verse 17 several precious promises are given that concern the salvation of the Old Testament Church symbolized by spiritual Judah. The prophet declares in verse … Continue reading Precious Promises: Seeing the Future Through the Eyes of a Prophet
Saying Farewell to Great Talent on Loan from God
“It is appointed unto men once to die.” —Apostle Paul “There are noGoodbyes for us.Wherever you are,You will always be in my heart.” –Mahatma Gandhi On February 17, 2021, one of earth’s greatest talents, on loan from God, returned to the Creator to give an account of the things done in his body. Rush Limbaugh … Continue reading Saying Farewell to Great Talent on Loan from God
Paul’s Pastoral Heart
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
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
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
