Today’s object is not to develop a comprehensive Biblical position on slavery. However, we need to note how the original context on the passage is dealing with the Christian slaves and masters of Colossae. We should also note how the early gentile... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
The Dangers (Proverbs)1) The danger of enticement. “My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck. My son, if sinners entice thee,... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
A wife’s submission: “Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.” 1) Wives are to submit to their own husbands, this is not a command for all wives to submit in some general way to all husbands. It is the specific... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Staying motivated day in and day out is always a challenge for the dedicated Christian. Even Paul struggled with ministry pressure discouragement and the distinct sufferings that went with a pioneering type of missionary work. How did Paul stay... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
What does it take to earn your respect? Imagine an elephant breaking into the auditorium, or a Tyrannosaurus Rex (50-60 twelve inch teeth included!) lumbering into our assembly. These animals would earn your respect: instantly and involuntarily!As... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
We’re about to enter an area of detailed commands concerning the dearest and most common relationships known to mankind: husband/wife, parent/child, and boss/worker (3:18-4:1). Before we manage the types of boiling issues which often erupt when we... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Principles derived from Galatians 5:19-23, Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16We think a strong syncopated beat in our congregational singing is not consistent with the character and work of the Holy Spirit. There is a strong connection between the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
We think a strong syncopated beat in our congregational singing is not consistent with the character and work of the Holy Spirit. There is a strong connection between the filling of the Spirit and congregational singing! Ephesians 5:18-19 “And be... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
1) Psalms/psallo. Definition: The 150 Psalms of the Psalter. New Testament passages: Luke 20:42 “And David himself saith in the book of psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,” Luke 24:44 “And he said unto them, These are the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
We are in the section of Colossians where Paul transitions from refuting false teaching to giving commands and instruction for those who are in Christ. He has commanded a focus on Christ and the putting away of sin, and now he tells the Colossians... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
