Ephesians 1: 3-6 (Part Two)

by | Jan 26, 2014 | Ephesians

In our last post we explored the doctrine of election, and now we will look into the doctrine of predestination. As we to look that the spiritual blessings that belong to us who are in Christ Jesus, we read that we are predestinated to be adopted as children by Jesus...

Philippians 2:1-11

by | Sep 28, 2013 | Philippians

In our study this week we are made aware that self-centeredness was a problem that existed in the congregation in Philippi (see also Phil 4.2,3). The Holy Spirit mentions words like strife and vainglory to describe the attitudes that existed within this local church...

Introduction to Philippians

by | Aug 19, 2013 | Philippians

Commentator William Barclay writes about Philippi: The city had been founded by Philip, father of Alexander the Great, and it is his name that it bears. It was founded on the site of an ancient city called Krenides, a name which means The Wells or Fountains. Philip...

Revelation 19:1-10

by | Jul 10, 2013 | Communion Messages

Re 19:1 And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God. After these things The phrase after these things refers to the events of chapters 17 and 18 and...

Colossians 2:16-23

by | Jun 11, 2013 | Colossians

These passages of Scripture were not only vital for the preservation of the gospel of the grace of God in Pauls’ day; they are vital for the church in 2013. For the heretical teachings that were posing a threat to the saints at Colossae and Laodicea exist today. As we...