“That will explain why I, having heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus, and the love that you show toward all the saints, having never failed to remember you in my prayers, and thank God for you.” Eph.1:15-16. Paul sees in this Gentile church a love that is founded on faith. It is important [...]

Ephesian 1: 15-23; the Triumph of Christ’s Entrance in Our Life

Continuing in the study of Ephesians from the Jerusalem Bible: What joy it is to see that God had a plan from the very beginning that included us. In the first eight verses we saw the gifts of Blessings to the faithful, the plan of adoption into the family, the chosen of Israel, the Redemption [...]

Bible Study: Ephesians 1:9-14 God’s Plan, To Share the Mystery of Salvation

Chapters 1 through 3 of Ephesians deal with the Mystery of the Church and the wonderful Mystery of the Salvation of God. I want you to put aside the preconceived ideas you may have been taught and start fresh with an open mind to what this wonderful letter has to offer. I am using the [...]

A Study on EPHESIANS: Mystery of Salvation, Chapter 1:1-8

As is the case in many of Paul’s Letters, he has set forth a contrast in “bad behavior” and “good behavior.” In Colossians 3:5-10 he lists some of the things of human nature that need to be put to death. The very attitudes that cause believers to become “bad christians”, unfaithful to Christ. I want [...]

The Good Christian vs. the Bad Christian: A study of Colossians 3:1-17

“I say, “You are gods and children of the Most High. but in death you are mere men. You will fall as any prince. for all must die.” Psalm 82:7 (KJV) Psalm 82 is a song of the scribe Asaph, and while we may not know when he lived it can be assumed that this [...]

God’s Dominion of the “god-kings”:Psalm 82

As of late I have noticed that many of my friends have been dissing denominational beliefs. This has bothered me because I always believed that from the beginning there have been denominations and without them the spread of the Gospel would have never happened. Even in the very beginning there were two groups of Christians, [...]

What is Wrong With Denominations? Nothing!!

His Strength I can do all things through The Strength that Christ provides Because it is in my heart That my Savior resides. Since He has already conquered this world As well as death, hell, and the grave, I can march under His banner In light of His Victory, standing brave. Whether I’m staring at [...]

His Strength : A “Psalm” by Scot Cantrell

So often I have heard preached that good works will not save you and people take that to mean that they do not have to do any good things or even be good in of themselves. Now I know that is not the intent of the Gospel as to the many things that Jesus preached [...]

What Good Are You Doing This Christmas?

“BUT understand this, that in the last days there will come time of difficulty.” 2 Timothy 3:1 (ESV) It is my belief that we are under times of tribulation. Not the Great Tribulation perhaps, but very trying times. And I don’t see any relief coming soon. As Islamics, Buddhists, Hindus and Maoist all attack Christians [...]

Instructions on How NOT to Behave in Times on Trials: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

A lesson on Romans 15:1-13. The lesson that Paul brings to the community of believers in Rome is a lesson on acceptance and growth through diversity. The Roman Christian community is a mixed one. Some are Jewish, some are not. Some are people who migrated to Rome from all over the Empire, others were born [...]

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