Notes on Apostasy
Proverbs 15:10 Ezekiel 18 Ezekiel 33:12-16 Matthew 3:10 John 8:31 John 15:6 Acts 8:12-13 Acts 8:1824 Acts 20:28-30 Romans 11:16-24 I Corinthians 9:24-10:12 Colossians 1:22-23 Galatians 5:4-7 I Timothy 1:18-20 I Timothy 4:1-3 I Timothy 6:10 II Timothy 4:4-10 Hebrews 2:1 Hebrews 3:12-19 Hebrews 4:1 Hebrews 4:11 Hebrews 6:4-7 Hebrews 10:26-30 Hebrews 10:38-39 James 5:19-20…
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Leviticus 18:4 I Samuel 15:22 Ecclesiastes 12:13 Matthew 7:13-14 Matthew 7:21-24 Matthew 28:20 Luke 6:46-47 John 8:31 John 14:15 John 14:21 John 14:23 Acts 5:29 Acts 10:34-35 Romans 6:14-18 Romans 16:26 Ephesians 6:1 Philippians 2:12 II Thessalonians 1:7-9 Titus 3:1-3 Hebrews 5:8-9 James 1:25 James 2:24 I Peter 1:22-23 I John 2:3-5 I John 3:22…
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John 8:31 John 15:4-10 Colossians 1:22-23 Revelation 2:10 see Notes on Obedience see Notes on Apostasy see Notes on Things that Accompany Salvation
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Ezekiel 18:20 Mark 16:16 Romans 2:6 Romans 14:12 I Corinthians 3:8 II Corinthians 5:10 Galatians 6:5
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Deuteronomy 1:39 Nehemiah 8:2-3 Isaiah 7:15-16 Luke 2:41-52 Romans 9:11
Read MoreNotes on Baptism
Matthew 28:19 Mark 16:16 John 3:22-23 John 4:1-2 Acts 2:38 Acts 2:41 Acts 2:47 Acts 8:12-13 Acts 8:36-39 Acts 9:18 Acts 10:47-48 Acts 16:14-15 Acts 18:8 Acts 18:13-14 Acts 18:24-19:7 Acts 22:16 Romans 6:3-5 I Corinthians 1:13-17 I Corinthians 12:13 Galatians 3:26-27 Ephesians 4:5 Colossians 1:13-14 Colossians 2:12-13 Titus 3:4-5 I Peter 3:21 see Salvation see…
Read MoreNotes on Confession
Of Faith Matthew 10:32-33 Matthew 16:16 Acts 8:35-37 Romans 10:9-10 I Timothy 6:12 Philippians 2:11 I John 4:15 Of Sin James 5:16 I John 1:9 see Notes on Salvation see Notes on Examples of Conversion see Notes on Things that Accompany Salvation
Read MoreNotes on Repentance
Matthew 21:28-29 Mark 1:15 Luke 13:3 Luke 13:5 Luke 15:7 Acts 2:38 Acts 3:19 Acts 11:18 Acts 17:30 Acts 20:21 Acts 26:20 Romans 2:4 Romans 10:9-10 II Corinthians 7:9-10 Revelation 2:5 see Notes on Salvation see Notes on Examples of Conversion see Notes on Things Accompanying Salvation
Read MoreNotes on Belief
Mark 16:15-16 John 3:15-16 John 5:24 John 6:29 John 8:24 John 12:42 John 12:46-48 John 20:30-31 Acts 16:31 Acts 18:8 Romans 1:17 Romans 16:26 Galatians 5:6 Hebrews 11:1 Hebrews 11:6 James 2:19 James 2:24 You can have faith without salvation John 8:28-37 – Among those who believed were people who wanted Jesus dead John 12:42-50…
Read MoreNotes on Hear
Matthew 7:24-27 John 5:24 John 6:45 John 12:46-48 John 20:30-31 Acts 17:11 Acts 18:8 Romans 10:14-17 I Corinthians 15:1-2 I Timothy 4:16 Hebrews 2:3 James 1:18 James 1:22 Revelation 1:3 see Salvation see Examples of Conversion see Things that Accompany Salvation
Read MoreNotes on Salvation
see Notes on Hear see Notes on Belief see Notes on Repentance see Notes on Confession see Notes on Baptism see Notes on Faithful Life see Notes on Things that Accompany Salvation see Notes on Examples of Conversion see Notes on Being Born Again see Notes on Apostasy
Read MoreExploring the Nature of God in the Old Testament
Text: Deuteronomy 6:1-6 I. The nature of God is admittedly both a large subject and a difficult one A. Large because the God who holds the universe in his hand would be greater than mortal man bound to a single world – Isaiah 40:12-17 B. Difficult because all we know of God is what God has chosen…
Read MoreHow do I cleanse my soul and forgive myself?
Question: I’d like to ask you for some verses on how I can cleanse my soul and learn how to forgive myself for a mistake that I did. Answer: “This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.…
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by Jeffrey W. Hamilton I. Amos was a herdsman from the city of Tekoa (about 12 miles south of Jerusalem) A. Tekoa was a small town on the edge of the wilderness. B. During the reigns of King Uzziah in Judah and King Jeroboam in Israel, he was given a vision. C. He when went from a humble shepherd…
Read MoreWhere did you find the old children’s Bible story books?
Question: I came across your website while looking for Bible story pictures from my childhood. As a small child, I dearly loved the pictures in the “Standard Bible Story Readers.” I remember memorizing some of the stories. The story of Blind Bartimaeus was my favorite. Several years ago, I saw a large book containing many…
Read MoreDoes the command to “forsake not the assembling of ourselves together” apply only to Sunday worship?
Question: In our Bible study at church, the statement was made that if elders schedule a meeting, then it would be a sin for one to ‘forsake the assembly” if one could have attended. I feel that a person should attend, for it is a benefit to study and learn of one’s duty to God…
Read MoreShould a husband leave a wife he cannot trust?
Question: I have written to you several times and each time you have given me helpful advice. A little background: I assaulted my wife and later my wife had an affair. I have been trying to move forward in our marriage, but I can’t trust her no matter how hard I try. I can’t believe the words…
Read MoreWhich thief went to Paradise?
Question: Several of my Christian friends and I were just wondering which thief on the cross believed that Jesus was indeed who He said He was and went to heaven? Does the Bible say if it was the thief on the right or the left of Jesus? I have searched the Bible and cannot find…
Read MoreAre psychics real?
Question: Are psychics real? How about those claiming to have telekinesis and everything related to it? I know that psychic mediums are real, but it is an abomination to the Lord, so we are not allowed to be involved in such things. But what about those psychics? Is it also a sin or did God…
Read MoreI’m addicted to pornography and masturbation. How do I stop?
Question: I’ve been addicted to porn and masturbation for two years. Everyone around thinks that I’m a right on Christian, but I’m not. Do I have to tell people what’s going on? I’m trying to stop. Will God still forgive me? Answer: Before any sin can be addressed, there has to be a period when…
Read MoreNotes on Youth
Psalm 71:5-6 “For You are my hope, O Lord GOD; You are my trust from my youth. By You I have been upheld from birth; You are He who took me out of my mother’s womb. My praise shall be continually of You.” Proverbs 20:29 “The glory of young men is their strength, and the…
Read MoreNotes on Wives
Genesis 2:18 Proverbs 11:16 Proverbs 12:4 Proverbs 14:1 Proverbs 18:22 I Corinthians 7:2-5 Ephesians 5:22-33 Colossians 3:18 I Timothy 3:11 Titus 2:4-5 I Peter 3:1-6
Read MoreNotes on Vegetarianism
Genesis 9:2-3 -And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be on every beast of the earth, on every bird of the air, on all that move on the earth, and on all the fish of the sea. They are given into your hand. Every moving thing that lives shall be food…
Read MoreNotes on Unity
Psalm 133:1-3 “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. It is like the dew of Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of…
Read MoreNotes on Teaching
All Christians are encouraged to grow to the point of teaching – Hebrews 5:12; II Timothy 2:2, 24 Not all Christians will be able to teach or should teach – James 3:1; I Corinthians 12:29; Romans 12:7 Age is not a restriction on who may teach. Young Timothy taught older members. – I Timothy 4:12-13…
Read MoreNotes on Suffering
Joy in Suffering Matthew 5:10-12 – Suffering for being righteous leads to a great reward Romans 5:3-5 – Tribulation leads to perseverance, character, and hope James 1:2-4 – Suffering leads to patience and completeness I Peter 2:19-20 – Commendable to suffer wrongfully for doing good I Peter 3:14 – Suffering for being righteous is a…
Read MoreDon’t “Reverend” Me — It’s Forbidden!
by Hayse Reneau The English word ‘Reverend’ is used but once in our Bible; and it references, The Creator, Jehovah God (Psalms 111:9.) “He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.” Anyone who accepts this title is filled with unholy pride or is ignorant…
Read MoreHow should I punish my defiant 14-year-old son?
Question: I have a question in relation to child training. My son is 14 and I have to occasionally give him a spanking. However, he has been getting in trouble with the same sin. He continues to defy his mom. I read your articles on the website in regards to using the rod. I usually use…
Read MoreNotes on Selfishness
Proverbs 3:27-28 “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in the power of your hand to do so. Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come back, And tomorrow I will give it,” When you have it with you.”
Read MoreNotes on Protection
God’s Protection for His People Exodus 22:22-24 – Do not take advantage of a widow or an orphan. If you do and they cry out to me, I will certainly hear their cry. My anger will be aroused, and I will kill you with the sword; your wives will become widows and your children fatherless. Deuteronomy…
Read MoreNotes on Pride
Psalm 31:23 Psalm 94:2 Proverbs 11:2 Proverbs 15:33 Proverbs 16:18 Proverbs 18:12 Proverbs 21:4 Proverbs 22:4 Proverbs 29:23 Isaiah 3:16-17 Isaiah 66:2 Jeremiah 49:16 Obadiah 3-4 Matthew 23:12 Mark 7:20-23 Luke 14:11 James 4:6 James 4:10 James 4:16 I Peter 5:5 I John 2:16
Read MoreHow can I feel forgiven?
Question: I am sorry you think I lied to you. I just wanted your view. I haven’t been able to get my Pastor to talk to me. He just walked away and said he couldn’t help when I told him what my husband did to me. I needed spiritual counsel and had no one to…
Read MoreNotes on Prophecy
Numbers 12:6 No Longer Exists Zechariah 13:2 Matthew 11:12-13 Luke 16:16 I Corinthians 13:8-13 Test of Prophecy Deuteronomy 13:1-6 Deuteronomy 18:20-22 See Also: Notes on Predictions
Read MoreNotes on Predictions
Ecclesiastes 6:12 Ecclesiastes 8:7 Ecclesiastes 10:14 James 4:14 See Also: Notes on Astrology Notes on Prophecy
Read MoreNotes on Preaching and Evangelism
Preaching is a work within the church Men were called evangelists: Acts 21:8; II Timothy 4:5 Christ appointed some men as evangelists – Ephesians 4:11 The word translated evangelism comes from a Greek word used to describe bringing the joyous news of victory from the battlefront. It is often translated as “preaching the gospel” as…
Read MoreNotes on Parenting
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Psalm 37:25-26 Psalm 103:13 Psalm 112:1-2 Psalm 127:1 Proverbs 1:8 Proverbs 6:20 Proverbs 10:1 Proverbs 11:16 Proverbs 11:29 Proverbs 12:1 Proverbs 13:1 Proverbs 17:1 Proverbs 17:21 Proverbs 17:25 Proverbs 19:20 Proverbs 20:11 Proverbs 22:6 Proverbs 23:24-25 Proverbs 24:3-4 Proverbs 25:28 Proverbs 29:15 Isaiah 28:9-10 Isaiah 54:13 Mark 3:25 Ephesians 6:1 Ephesians 6:4 Colossians…
Read MoreNotes on Life
The Enjoyment of Life According to Ecclesiastes Contentment in food and drink, in labor, and being good in God’s sight – Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 Have fun, do good, take pleasure in what you produce, and respect God – Ecclesiastes 3:13-15 Take pleasure in today. Don’t say “Tomorrow I’ll be happy” – Ecclesiastes 3:22 If God gives…
Read MoreNotes on Laziness
Ecclesiastes 9:10 Ephesians 6:7 Romans 12:11 Colossians 3:23 II Thessalonians 3:6-11 Proverbs 6:6-11 Proverbs 10:26 Proverbs 13:4 Proverbs 18:9 Proverbs 22:29
Read MoreNotes on the Law of Liberty
What is the Law of Liberty? The law of liberty is something that a person can look intently at, to listen to, and to put into practice – James 1:22-25 The law of liberty is something that we are judged by and can be transgressed. It includes laws such as not showing partiality, loving your…
Read MoreNotes on Judgment
The determination of who enters heaven or burns in hell is God’s – Matthew 25:31-46; Romans 2:16; I Corinthians 5:13; II Thessalonians 1:7-10; II Timothy 4:8; Jude 1:9, 14-15 God has told us, in advance, the standard of his judgment – John 12:48; Romans 2:16; II Thessalonians 1:8; James 2:11-13 Christians will be involved in…
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