Singing in Heaven

Those in heaven are depicted as singing to God (Revelation 5:9; 14:3) Singing is the only act done in assembly that will also be done in heaven Lord’s Supper only to be done until the Lord returns Giving unnecessary — no more work to have to give to support; no more need Prayer unnecessary — […]

Singing Only?

Text: Ephesians 5:19 What About Instrumental Music? Not authorized (Colossians 3:16-17) “But it’s not condemned” — principle of silence (Hebrews 7:14) We only read of the 1st century church singing (Matthew 26:30; Acts 16:25; 1 Corinthians 14:15) Four Ways God Shows What Has Been Authorized — command, statement, example, implication Singing commanded (James 5:13) — […]

Singing and Making Melody with Your Heart

Text: Ephesians 5:19 Singing’s Place in the Assembly Singing was done in assembly at Corinth (1 Corinthians 14:26) — language implies a normal & necessary practice Singing is done to one another (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16) — indicates a group; assembly included Types of Songs Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs The focus is on the […]

Can a Christian Fall from Grace?

Text: John 10:27-29 Many Believe the “Once Saved, Always Saved” Doctrine — It would be comforting if it were true Warnings About Falling Away If the righteous do evil, their righteousness will be forgotten (Ezekiel 33:12-13) Parable of the sower — rocky soil (Luke 8:13) The vine & the branches (John 15:2,6) Paul — it […]

Counting the Cost

Luke 14:26-33 What will it cost us to follow Christ? Our Pride (Luke 9:23; James 1:21) Our Comfort (2 Timothy 3:12; 2 Corinthians 7:5) Our Time (Hebrews 10:24-25; 2 Timothy 2:15; 1 Thessalonians 5:17) Our Possessions (Hebrews 12:1; Luke 14:18) Our Careers (Luke 14:19; 2 Corinthians 6:14) Our Relationships (Luke 14:20,26) But… There is a […]

Putting Faith Into Practice

An Overview of the Book of James Faith is Demonstrated by: Our Words and Deeds Our works demonstrate our faith (2:16-17,24) It is manifest in our speech (1:26; 3:,9-10) This is a reflection of our heart (3:11-12) Our Approach to God’s Word God uses His word to call us and to save us (1:18) Receive […]

The Progression from Sound Doctrine to False Teaching

Text: 2 Timothy 4:2-4 What is Sound Doctrine? The word we are to preach, the truth (2 Timothy 4:2-4) The gospel (1 Timothy 1:10-11) The words of Christ (1 Timothy 6:3) and the apostles (2 Timothy 1:13) All of God’s word (Acts 20:26-27), only God’s word (1 Peter 4:11), without changes (Galatians 1:6-7) What is […]