The Scripture reading for today is Psalms 42 - 55. Psalms 42 - 49 are titled as a song for the sons of Korah; with the exception of Psalm 43. My personal thought on that Psalm is that it is probably included as a song for the sons of Korah. In Numbers 16 while Israel …
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Carr Lane Baptist to Shiloah Baptist
I was the pastor of Carr Lane Baptist Church (near Eagle Rock, and Golden, Missouri) from June 18, 2006 through June of 2014 until I accepted the call to be the pastor of Shiloah Baptist Church in Jenkins, Missouri. When I first went to Carr Lane I started a website/blog for that Church, and after …
Wednesday Evening Bible Study 121411
GRACE: NOT BY MAN The Law and the Promises of God - Galations 3:21-29 Verse 21 - Since the gift of God is "by grace through faith" (Ephesians 2:8-10), what is the purpose of the law (v. 20)? Does the law nullify the promise? Is law and faith in competition? The purpose of the law …
Wednesday Bible Study 111611
GRACE: NOT BY MAN The Restraints of Law and Grace - Galations 3:15-20 Has anyone noticed that the law only restrains those who are friends of the law? Has anyone noticed that locks on the doors keep out only those who know what a locked door means? We know the restraints of the Law; but …
Wednesday Bible Study 110211
GRACE: NOT BY MAN Abraham, Faith, and the Law - Galations 3:6-14 Verse 6 - Five times in verses 6-14 the name of Abraham is mentioned. This in inself tells us that Abraham is an important character in the matter of faith and salvation. It is mentioned in the New Testament several times, "Abraham believed …
Wednesday Bible Study 101911
GRACE: NOT BY MAN Five Questions Paul Asked - Galations 3:1-6 The five questions asked by Paul was reflective of the disobedience of the Galation Christians. Questions are often asked to get one to think. The questions are rhetorical designed to cause one to think. The word "rhetoric" is "the art of oratory" or "the …
Wednesday Bible Study 101211
GRACE: NOT BY MAN By Law or By Faith? - Galations 3:1-4 The people of the church of Galatia had been duped or bewitched by the Judaizers, legalist teaching. What had caused them to depart from the truth of the simple Gospel of grace? Is there an answer for such a question. Surely one can …
Wednesday Bible Study 092111
GRACE: NOT BY MAN Dead, Yet Living - Galations 2:20-21 Verse 20 - Paul now goes on to explain the meaning of the life in Christ through grace. We know of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, but we do not often think of the Christian life being one of death. Let's look at Galations 5:24; …
Wednesday Bible Study 091411
GRACE: NOT BY MAN Dead To The Law - Galations 2:15-19 Verse 15 - Peter had endeavored to keep the hearts of the Judaizers toward himself, thus, had acted in in contrary way to the gospel of Christ. He had given place and accredited the law as important toward salvation; nullifying grace; in the minds …
Wednesday Bible Study 082411
GRACE: NOT BY MAN Standing Against Legalism - Galations 2:11-14 Verse 11 - The apostle Paul sees hypocrisy in the legalistic move of Peter. Peter was abandoning the grace which Paul and he had preached. This was a time for Paul to speak and confront an erring brother. The matter of grace is a serious …
Wednesday Bible Study 080311
GRACE: NOT BY MAN Leaders of the Gospel by Grace Galations 2:6-10 Verse 6 - Some suppose that Paul was showing contempt for the leadership at Jerusalem while saying, "...These who seemed to be somewhat" or 'of influence'. The people of Galatia were needing to hear back from Paul what the church in Jerusalem, and …
Wednesday Bible Study 072011
GRACE: NOT BY MAN No Place for False Brethren - Galations 2:1-5 Remembering that this epistle is written to a church which has been invaded by teachers of a legalistic gospel; which is no gospel; we will see what Paul says concerning the "False brethren". Remember the gospel is the death, burial and resurrection of …
Wednesday Evening Bible Study 071311
GRACE: NOT BY MAN Preaching the Faith - Galations 1:18-24 Paul had the testimony of the Old Testament Scriptures, and he had heard some of what this new Gospel message was (Acts 7:1-60. See verse58). When the Lord had knocked him out of his saddle, so to speak, this made him aware of the grace …
Wednesday Bible Study 062211
GRACE: NOT BY MAN The Gospel and Religion - Galations 1:13-17 Religion is a part of life. Whether it is worshipping God; in whose image we have been made; or the gods of mankind whose image is like unto us; religion is a part of life. What place does religion hold in your life? Should …
Wednesday Bible Study 061511
GRACE: NOT BY MAN The Gospel; Not After Man - Galations 1:10-12 The gospel of Jesus Christ is like no other message. The word "Gospel" itself maintains that it is a message of good news. It also tells us with great assurance, and the power of God that it is the only means by which …
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