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Lesson 19: Finding The Presence Of God

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2011

How to find the presence of God

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Getting The Faith Of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 19: Finding The Presence Of God November 6, 2011 A. INTRODUCTION: EXODUS 24:1-18 1. You can enter God’s presence in salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 7, 2009

The basis of a second chance and seeking forgiveness from Christ.

A. JONAH OBEYS GOD - 3:1-10 1. The God of the second chance. “The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time” (3:1). Who Had a Second Chance? 1. Abraham after a lie to Pharaoh. 2. Jacob after deceiving his father. 3. Ten brothers after selling Joseph into slavery. 4. The prodigal son after ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah Rebels Again

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 11, 2009

What made Jonah angry.

A. JONAH REBELS AGAIN: JONAH 4:1-5 1. How mad was Jonah? “Exceedingly . . . very angry” (4:1). The wicked heart gets mad at the wrong thing (repenting heathen) and the wrong person (God). a. Lost control of himself. b. Violent expression. 2. Wrong prayer. “So he ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Questions

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 28, 2007

Questions About Christmas Season

1. At what time of year was Jesus born? Answer: late December. - Jesus was baptized about his 30th birthday. “That Jesus was also baptized . . . Jesus Himself began to be about thirty years of age” (Luke 3:21-23). - Jesus had approximately 5 to 6 months of activity between his baptism and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: What Acts Says About Prayer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 10, 2007

This series is an examination of what the book of Acts has to say about prayer.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Praying the Book of Acts Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: What Acts says about prayer September 2, 2007 1. Seeking prayer for power. “Tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high” (Luke 24:49). “You shall be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Assurance In Hebrews

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 10, 2007

Let’s examine what the books of Acts and Hebrews say about prayer and the assurance of salvation.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Praying the Book of Acts and Hebrews Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: Assurance in Hebrews September 9, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION TO HEBREWS 1. Who wrote Hebrews? a. Paul. b. Luke. c. Apollos. d. Barnabas. 2. Why Luke wrote the Hebrews? a. Written to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Assurance In I John

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 17, 2007

We can have assurance about our salvation and about who Christ is according to the text of 1 John.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Praying the Book of Acts and I John Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 3: Assurance in I John September 16, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why John wrote the letter. a. No introduction/salutation, no names, no geography. b. Has family emphasis. c. Begins like ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Emotions Of The Heart

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 26, 2007

The emotions of the heart can be strong and even deceitful, but they can also point towards salvation.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: Emotions of the Heart September 23, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION 1. The image of God (Imago Dei) is our personhood. “God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:19

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Why I Believe In The Trinity

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

Exploring the foundation of our faith in the Trinity- God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. We believe in the Trinity, “We affirm our belief in one God, infinite Spirit, Creator, and Sustainer of all things, who exists eternally in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. These three are one in essence but distinct in person and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 7: Are The Heathen Really Lost?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

Four questions asked by critics regarding the unsaved and life after death.

A. 4 QUESTIONS RAISED BY CRITICS 1. Universalism. DOESN’T THE BIBLE TEACH SOME FROM EVERY TRIBE WILL GO TO HEAVEN? a. All tribes in Heaven. “They sung a new song . . . Thou was slain, and hast redeemed us . . . out of every kindred and tongue, and people, and nation” (Rev. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 8: Easy Believism Vs. Lordship Salvation

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

Completing surrendering to Christ with salvation.

A. THE TENSION BETWEEN LORDSHIP SALVATION VS. EASY BELIEVISM 1. It’s a mistake to use pejorative terms, as if they were fighting. 2. John MacArthur, The Gospel According to Jesus, 1982, and Charles Ryrie, So Great Salvation. 3. Theologians tend to Lordship Salvation. Evangelists tend to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:31

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 9: Is The Will Of God A Gps Or A Pre-Drawn Blueprint?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

Is God’s will guidance or a finished product?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Looking from God’s perspective.  God knows everything actual and possible (Rom. 4:17).  God has expectations for us.  God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life. 2. Looking from our perspective.  We have the power of choosing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

Explaining and learning the background behind many hard to understand Bible verses.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHY PEOPLE HAVE QUESTIONS 1. Demands a response: How is a question different from other English sentences? a. Confusion. Why does the enemy ask questions? “Has God indeed said you shall not eat?” (Gen. 3:1). b. Conviction. Why does Jesus ask a question? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5: John 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

John 3

“There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 6: 1 Cor. 13

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

1 Corinthians 13

“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal” (1 Cor. 13:1). 1. Love is a choice. The word though means “if.” I can choose to love God or others, or withhold my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist