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The Battle Ground Of Christian Liberty

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 16, 2016

A Detailed look at the Consumption of Alcohol by the Born-Again Believer

Most battles (including the church) throughout history were fought by two opposing forces who firmly believed they were right, and the other was wrong, so much so that they were willing to kill to hold and propagate their beliefs. Every human being has confirmation biases of selective thinking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35, Matthew 26:26-29, 1 Corinthians 11:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Story Of Creation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 23, 2022

This summarizes the Biblical account of creation in the book of Genesis. The creation story begins before anything exists except for God Himself. Order of Creation: 1. Light, 2. Firmament, 3. Vegetation, 4. Sun, moon, and stars, 5. Water animals and fowls, 6. Land animals, men, women,

The Story of Creation This summarizes the Biblical account of creation in the book of Genesis. The creation story begins before anything exists except for God Himself. In Genesis 1, the very first chapter of the Bible, we read how God created the earth in six days - light on the first Day, the sky ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Balaam Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 20, 2022

In order to avoid the angel, the donkey presses close to one side, crushing Balaam’s foot.

Balaam Balaam (Fast Facts) • Stories about Balaam occur in Numbers 22-24. • He is the son of Beor and a prophet in Pethor near the Euphrates River. • Scholars are not sure of the meaning of his name. • Some think it might mean either “glutton” or “foreigner.” • Others see a compound of “Bel” and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Cults Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Oct 5, 2022

Cults can trick almost anyone into believing their deadly garbage. Unless an individual pays close attention to what a valid version of the Bible says and means, it is easy for a person to be led down the devil's primrose path.

Cults Right now, as you read the title of this essay, you may be saying to yourself, “Well, I would never fall for that stuff.” Beware, cults can trick almost anyone into believing their deadly garbage. Unless an individual pays close attention to what a valid version of the Bible says and means, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:9

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Work In Mysterious Ways?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 25, 2024

One of the first things every Christian needs to learn about God is that He is incomprehensible, which means we are not capable of fully understanding Him.

However, that does not mean He is mysterious because He has revealed Himself quite extensively in the Bible, nature, and especially in Jesus, who shows us a wonderful picture of what the Triune God is like, to the point that we can truly and intimately know Him well. I hear the phrase "God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Ephesians 1:9, Colossians 1:24-29, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mystery Of His Will Made Known

Contributed by Given Blakely on Mar 4, 2003

An exposition of God’s marvelous disclosure of what He is doing in Christ Jesus.

THE MYSTERY OF HIS WILL MADE KNOWN by Given O. Blakely ¡§In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace; Wherein He hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; Having made known unto us the mystery of His will, according to His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teaching On The Book Of Romans

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Exposition of the book of Romans

1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION I. Origin of the Church at Rome A. Neither Paul, Peter nor any other apostolic figure started it (despite what tradition says) B. It appears from Scripture that Peter was in Jerusalem at the time of the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15; 49 or 50 AD) 1. Up until that point Peter ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Keys To Success

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 11, 2014

The Lord Jesus gave us key principles of success in the parable of the sower and the seed. Let us ask God for wisdom in applying these timeless truths to our lives, relationships and ministries.

Keys to Success (Mark 4:1-21) The Lord Jesus gave us key principles of success in the parable of the sower and the seed. Let us ask God for wisdom in applying these timeless truths to our lives, relationships and ministries. Illustration - Last week a Taiwanese tourist visiting Australia was so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational