by David Dann The apostle Peter writes that Christians are to behave in this world “as free, yet not using liberty as a cloak for vice, but as bondservants of God” (1 Pet. 2.16). While the New Testament employs several different Greek terms which are translated as “liberty” in English versions of the Bible, “liberty” [...]
by Larry Ray Hafley Calvinism tells us three things. (1) Man is born in sin. This is the doctrine of total, hereditary depravity. Total means all, whole or complete. Hereditary means one receives it from his parents, which in this case means from Adam, hence, adamic, original sin. Depravity means bad, wicked, evil. Thus, every [...]
Beginning with this article, and for the next several, we want to discuss what the Bible teaches concerning salvation. If at any time you desire to have a personal study about your salvation, contact us and we will study with you (contact info above). We are lost in sin and Jeremiah tells us that we [...]
LGBT Pride Month President Obama declared June 2009 to be Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month. In light of that, I submit the following sermon outline: Same-Sex Marriages: What Does The Bible Say? John R. Gentry I. The Bible’s Definition Of Marriage A. Gen. 2; Matt. 19, one man and one woman for life! [...]
LGBT PRIDE MONTH: AN ABOMINATION TO THE LORD Joe R. Price An ancient king once said, “He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord” (Prov. 17:15). King Solomon’s warning should be heeded today. A modern ruler has proclaimed June 2009 “LESBIAN, GAY, [...]
Obscene Movies and TV Programs Gary Henry Few things frighten me any more than the passing comments I hear brothers and sisters in the Lord make about movies and TV programs they’ve permitted themselves to see. Just when I believe there may be a deepening spirituality among the Lord’s people in our day, someone who [...]
No Excuses One remarkable fact adorns all true, sincere confessions of sin recorded in the Bible. It is peculiar to each person who genuinely sought forgiveness. What is this singular feature? No excuses for sin were offered! The “one talent man” tried to justify himself (Matt . 25.25). He was not forgiven. The prodigal son [...]
Sin’s Stench We recently had a deep freezer quit working on us; only it was several days before we realized it. We had been smelling a not-so-pleasant aroma for a couple of days. One day while in the basement I noticed gnats and flies gathered around the seal of the freezer. Curious as to why [...]
The Sin of King Saul Saul was appointed by God as the first king over Israel (cf. 1 Samuel 9-10). Early in Saul’s reign, he is described as a good man who followed God. However, in 1 Samuel 13 all of that began to change. Saul began to “not entreat the favor of YHVH” and [...]
The Need To Repent Of Our Sins (Pt. 2) How Is Repentance Brought About? Because repentance is vital to our salvation, we need to know how to bring about true repentance. How can a person’s stubborn will be broken? How can one be moved to abhor their rebellious sins and turn to cling to the [...]
