Text: Jeremiah 44:15-18 Jeremiah repeatedly condemned the people of Judah for their sin – idolatry in particular. This particular false god was identified as the “queen of heaven.” They did not refute the charge of idolatry; they just refused to listen or acknowledge the negative consequences of their behavior. Those who are caught up in […]
October 27, 2014
Hold Fast the Word
Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-2 “Hold fast the word” – this statement (or similar) is found several times in the New Testament. Why are we to hold fast the word of God? We can answer that question by examining the passages that contain this admonition. Hold Fast the Word Because… It is the Gospel (1 Corinthians […]
March 27, 2011
The Head Covering
Text: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 The Standard Imitate Christ (v. 1) Hold firmly to apostolic traditions (v. 2) Chain of Command God, Christ, man, woman (v. 3) This is about order, not about superiority/inferiority (Galatians 3:28) Necessary Roles Any organization or collective group has to be organized (1 Corinthians 12:14-31) Man & woman are not independent […]
September 22, 2009
Why Did the People Reject Jesus?
Text: John 7 His Background – John 7:27 His Education – John 7:15 Their Traditions – John 7:19; 5:16-18 Their Misunderstanding – John 7:33-35
March 3, 2008
The Restoration Plea
Two-fold plea Unity – give up denominations Go back to the Bible – forsake the creeds/traditions of men This is the call we find in the New Testament, not just by Restoration preachers. Unity – John 17:20-21; Ephesians 4:3-6 NT only rule of faith and practice – 1 Peter 4:11; Galatians 1:6-9 These go together […]
