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    The Rock

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024
     | 713 views

    Let’s look at some important scriptures for Catholics, Protestants and Orthodox Christians and how they affect us all. Let’s examine Matthew 16.

    Let’s look at some important scriptures for Catholics, Protestants and Orthodox Christians and how they affect us all. Let’s examine Matthew 16. A Sign Are we sometimes like the Pharisees, seeking a sign instead of living by faith? Are we looking for conspiracies rather than simply discerning the ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transfiguration

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024
     | 656 views

    What does life look like beyond the grave? Let’s examine our transformation now and in eternity, by looking at the transfiguration in Matthew 17:1-9.

    What does life look like beyond the grave? Let’s examine our transformation now and in eternity, by looking at the transfiguration in Matthew 17:1-9. A small attendance and a large miracle went hand-in-hand. False prophets often draw large crowds (Luke 6:26; 2 Timothy 4:3-4; Matthew 7:13-14). ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Offenses And Forgiveness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024
     | 642 views

    Are children welcome in our churches? Are they tolerated? Is any part of the service of interest to them? What would Jesus say? Can we learn anything from watching them? Let’s find out in Matthew 18.

    Are children welcome in our churches? Are they tolerated? Is any part of the service of interest to them? What would Jesus say? Can we learn anything from watching them? Let’s find out in Matthew 18. At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divorce, Children And Wealth

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024
     | 439 views

    Do our churches avoid talking about divorce and money because we are embarrassed? Should children be seen and not heard? Let’s examine what Jesus has to say about these important topics in Matthew 19.

    Do our churches avoid talking about divorce and money because we are embarrassed? Should children be seen and not heard? Let’s examine what Jesus has to say about these important topics in Matthew 19. Divorce What was the question that the Pharisees asked? When Jesus finished saying these ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Palm Sunday

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 16, 2024
     | 1,401 views

    What important events surround Palm Sunday? Let's find out in Matthew 21.

    Palm Sunday brings lessons on the purpose of church buildings, faith, heavenly versus human authority, following through after saying yes, and producing fruit. Let’s review them in Matthew 21. Palm Sunday Christianity reveals God’s love. Pontius Pilate is a caricature of the failure of human ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love & Taxes (Matthew 22)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 17, 2024
     | 677 views

    Love and taxes are two important topics. What does Jesus have to say about such things? Let's see in Matthew 22.

    Let’s look at lessons on God’s invitation, paying taxes, marriage in heaven and love in Matthew 22. God’s Invitation What is our response to God’s invitation? What does God expect us to wear? Let’s look at the Parable of the Wedding Banquet in Matthew 22:1-14. Did many refuse to accept the ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 Woes On Religious Leaders (Matthew 23)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 17, 2024
     | 832 views

    Why are we afraid to preach Matthew 23? Why does the Revised Common Lectionary leave it completely out? Are we afraid to let our churches know that we church leaders are weak, and fail, and also need to repent? Let's find out in Matthew 23.

    Jesus warned about hypocrisy among religious leaders and accompanying woes. Have we ever heard this taught? Is it just too painful to admit that we church leaders can sometimes be just like the Pharisees? Let’s learn some hard lessons from Jesus in Matthew 23. Hypocrisy Do we practice what we ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prophecy From The Mount Of Olives (Matthew 24)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 23, 2024
     | 664 views

    How should we put prophecy into practice? Are there overlooked action words the prophecy from the Mount of Olives in Matthew 24?

    Let’s look at an often misunderstood prophecy in Matthew 24. Before studying it, let’s consider the four major views. Preterism (or past fulfillment) believes that all such prophecies were fulfilled around 70 AD. Historicism (or present ongoing fulfillment) is a view that these events are ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parables Of Judgment (Matthew 25)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 6, 2024
     | 551 views

    In light of the Olivet Prophecy, what did Jesus have to say about the judgment? Let's look in Matthew 25.

    In light of the Olivet prophecy, the three parables of virgins, talents, and sheep and goats are very relevant. Let’s examine these important lessons in Matthew 25. Bridesmaids Were the ten virgins bridesmaids? Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Our Passover (Matthew 26)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 11, 2024
     | 588 views

    In most languages Easter is called Passover. How does the Christian version of this feast picture Christ as our Passover? Let's look in Matthew 26.

    In most languages, Easter is still called Passover. What does the season commemorate for Christians? Let’s find out in Matthew 26. When Jesus had finished all these words, he said to his disciples, “You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Resurrection (Matthew 28)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 14, 2024
     | 282 views

    Two focal points of Christianity are the resurrection and the great commission. Let's look at these in Matthew 28.

    Did Jesus have some important instructions after His resurrection? Let’s find out in Matthew 28. Jesus’ Resurrection What happened early that Sunday morning? After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Authority (Galatians 1)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 16, 2024
     | 338 views

    From where did Paul get his authority? What about independent preachers today? Let's look at Galatians 1.

    Who was Paul? Why did Peter recognize his authority? Did he contradict or complement the teachings of Jesus about the law? Is there a difference between physical and spiritual circumcision? What defines true righteousness, the letter of the law or faith? How do we receive the Holy Spirit, by doing ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Legalism Is Sin & Slavery (Galatians 2)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 17, 2024
     | 408 views

    Are we under law or faith? Is circumcision in the flesh still necessary? Let's find out in Galatians 2.

    Paul was directly taught by the resurrected Jesus, but was not a rebel. He cooperated with the Apostles before him. Was the commandment to be circumcised still valid in the flesh, that is, in the letter of the law? Is there a spiritual application of the law of circumcision? Are works of the law ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Not Legalism (Galatians 3)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 18, 2024
     | 447 views

    Did Jesus say that until heaven and earth pass away, obedience to the law remains? Did the apostles contradict Him? Let's find out in Galatians 3.

    Paul explained how we are justified by grace through faith, not works of the law. How is Abraham a model for Christians? Who are the real children of Abraham? What about Christians who insist on the works of the law? Is the law continued in spirit, discontinued in the letter, and thus transformed ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Freedom (Galatians 5)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 21, 2024
     | 484 views

    Is there freedom in Christ? Let's find out in Galatians 5.

    Is there freedom in Christ? Is it lawlessness? Do any laws of Christ give us freedom? Are Christians free or not? Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (Galatians 5:1 KJV) Will laws like circumcision make us ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist