121211 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men…

"For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; who gave Himself for us, …

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111811 That our God would count you worthy of this calling

"Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of His goodness, and the work of faith with power:   That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in Him, according to the grace of …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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062311 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body…

'...That ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.  Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.   For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under …

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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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