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• The Parable of the 10 Virgins–7 Lessons

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• The Grace of God and the Parable of the Laborers–Is God Just?

  Everyone is pleased to have the grace of God in their life but are we disturbed by it when his grace shows up in the lives of others seemingly more generously than in our own?  I am afraid that is sometimes the case.  The parable of the laborers found in Matt. 20:1-16 is a perfect example and is also an excellent illustration of how man feels he knows more about what is just and right than God does. The passage is too long to quote here but I wi…

• The Parable of the Talents–the Sin of Fear

  The parable of the talents is found in Matthew 25:14-30 with an account that is similar in many respects in Luke 19:12-28 although there are differences.  Only the account given in Matthew is referred to, by men, as the parable of the talents but it is profitable to read Luke along with Matthew.  Differences aside both accounts seem to be teaching about the same lesson and one I have needed throughout my life. The account is too long to quote he…

• Parable of the Tares–No Middle Ground

  at they cannot give spiritual matters the time of day? They live their lives giving God little to no consideration.  “The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek God; God is in none of his thoughts.” (Psalms 10:4 NKJV)  No, to you and me they do not seem “wicked” as we generally think of the term but we must remember we do not think as God thinks nor do we see or understand as he does.  “For My thoughts are not…

• Whatcha Gonna Do When They Come For You?

  death but without facing up to facts we will never prepare for that which we must prepare if we are to have it–a life in heaven.  In the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verses one through thirteen we have an account of ten virgins who went out to meet the bridegroom after the manner of the customs of those days when Jesus lived.  None knew exactly when the bridegroom would arrive but some made adequate preparation for a long wait while the oth…

• A New Creation in Christ

  acquired. “A broken and a contrite heart– these, O God, you will not despise.” (Psalms 51:17 NKJV) “The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek God; God is in none of his thoughts.” (Psalms 10:4 NKJV)  Why not?  Because he is satisfied individual. Yes, two men went up to pray but only one came back forgiven.  A broken heart was healed while a hard heart became harder. …

• Parables

  The Parable of the 10 Virgins–7 Lessons Parable of the Tares–No Middle Ground The Parable of the Talents–the Sin of Fear The Prodigal Son–When He Came to Himself   …

• Does God Really Care?

  uffering without hope.  So, it is an important study. I would like to say contemplating all of this that it helps immensely to rephrase the question and ask does Christ care.  I grant you that Christ is God.  Jesus says, John 10:30, “I and My Father are one.” (NKJV)  In John 14:9 he says, “He who has seen me has seen the Father.” (NKJV) Other passages teach the same thing.  “God was manifested in the flesh.” (1…

• The Pleasures of Sin

  ng self and the man who seeks a life of pleasure over a life of service is not only misguided but on a road that leads to spiritual destruction. Jesus said, “Even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.” (Mark 10:45 NKJV)  This was just after telling his disciples, “whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant.  And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all.” (Mark 10:43-44 NKJV) We should ask not…

• Indifference – The Great Destroyer

  simply because they did not care enough to be saved. When you stop to think about it Jesus taught a great deal on the idea of being ready, of making preparation, for his return and the Day of Judgment. The parable of the ten virgins comes immediately to mind. Another passage that comes to mind is found in Matt. 22:11, the account of the man who came into the wedding unprepared and as a result was cast out. The latter part of Mark 13 is another w…

• Resource Sites

  Here are some links to what I consider to be some great sites I highly recommend. Christian Courier  (This site is owned and run by Wayne Jackson who does the writing found on it.  I don’t know where you would go to find more scholarly Christian articles on the web.  The man does his homework which means he does extensive research before he starts writing.  All of this will be readily evident to you once you read an article or two of his. …

• Which Denomination Did Jesus Build?

  Years ago I had a lady tell me it was impossible to be just a Christian without being in a denomination.  Did Jesus build a denomination?  Which denomination did Jesus build?  I fear the lady I spoke of above was in grave error those many years ago but she was in a bind.  What do I mean?  Those who are in denominational churches generally all agree that those in other denominations can and will be saved the same as they will be.  Which means wha…

• Are Works Essential for Christian Salvation?

  o not always reason as closely as we should, often read more into statements than are there, and do not read the full context in which we find the statements.  The very next verse coming after this Eph. 2:8-9 passage is verse 10 which reads, “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” (NKJV) The man who takes Eph. 2:8-9 as eliminating the need for goo…

• Must a Man Seek God?

  ecific commandments. Whether they realize it or not this approach to salvation is an attempt to be saved by the works of man–it is an attempt to work your way to heaven based on personal goodness.  It reminds me of Rom. 10:3, “For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God.” (NKJV)  It attempts to make God conform to man’…

• A Heart Right With God (Test Your Heart)

  the Bible that transgressed God’s law thinking it would be all right, God would accept what he was doing and he would get by with it, was a person who trusted in his own heart.  King Saul (1 Sam. 15) and Nadab and Abihu (Lev. 10) come readily to my mind. I am really not much interested in having any man or woman telling me how his/her heart is right with God or in what their heart is telling them about their relationship with God.  I am content t…

• Acceptable Prayer

  ill not hear the prayer of one who is not a Christian? That depends.  Is the person one who is seeking God and who will, as quickly as he can learn it, believe and obey what God has to tell him?  If so, like Cornelius in Acts 10, God will listen.  It is said that Cornelius “prayed to God continually” (Acts 10:2 NAS) and then when the angel appears to him the angel says, “Your prayers and alms have ascended as a memorial before G…

• One Church—A Thing Hard to Accept

  and different doctrines.  When John, Peter, or Paul, or any of the apostles went anywhere preaching one did not contradict what the other one taught for every one of them was guided in his speech by the Holy Spirit (see Matt. 10:19-20, John 14:16-17, 26, 16:13, Gal. 1:11-12, 2 Tim. 3:16, 1 Cor. 7:40, etc.).  The idea that we have thirty some thousand faithful denominations all chockfull of saved Christians is the thinking of hearts that have been…

• What Does The Phrase “Born Of Water And The Spirit” Mean? (The New Birth)

  or we know people we would consider good people who are not Christians.  They are moral people, they are honest, they work hard, treat us well, and it is hard to see how God could reject them.  They are like Cornelius in Acts 10 but I remind the reader Cornelius in order to be saved had to hear, believe, and obey the gospel for salvation.  If he was saved in the state he was in why bother Peter?  Why does Peter need to travel to Caesarea in view …

• Three Attitudes That Destroy the Hope of Salvation

  to God who realized the spiritual state he was in.  They do not realize but they do assume.  There is no end to their assumptions. Jesus once had a lawyer ask him, “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 10:25 NKJV)  Jesus asked him, in reply, “What is written in the law?” (Luke 10:26 NKJV)  The lawyer’s response and Jesus’ reply follow. “So he answered and said, ‘You shall love the Lord y…

• Deeper Spiritual Understanding–How do I Acquire It?

  A person who is a sincere Christian, a true believer from the depths of his/her heart, is a person who hungers and thirsts for righteousness (Matt. 5:6) desiring deeper spiritual understanding.  There is always a desire to know more and understand better.  There is an inner longing to draw nearer to God and feel closer to him and so the way is sought to do so. But the question is how do I do this or accomplish this which I so desire?  If I just …

• Faith is Not Just What You Believe

  seek, to suffer, to endure, to commit, and drive on when there appears to be no longer reason nor common sense in doing so. Much is made about the faith people have.  What I have observed over the years is that many who speak of their faith seem to have a faith that by all outward appearances has driven them to do nothing.  It is as dead as a door nail by all outward measurements.  Many who talk about their personal faith cannot even make it out …

• What is it a Man Must Believe in Order to be Saved?

  s word as truth. (5) One must believe that Jesus was raised from the dead.  “If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Rom. 10:9 NKJV)  Jesus’ resurrection is proof that he was the Son of God.  He was, “declared to be the Son of God with power … by the resurrection from the dead.” (Rom. 1:4 NKJV)  God would not have raised an im…

• The Army of the Lord–the Church

  as warfare.  Paul says, “The weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God … .” (2 Cor. 10:4-5 NKJV)  Timothy was encouraged to “wage the good warfare.” (1 Tim. 1:18 NKJV)  To Timothy Paul says in the second letter to him, “No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may p…

• Grace

  Misunderstanding the Grace of God For by Grace You Have Been Saved by Faith Alone The Grace of God and the Parable of the Laborers How Was Noah Saved Through Water   Audio Sermons (by Waymon Swain) How God’s Grace Works The Gospel of the Grace of God Noah Found Grace …

• Jesus as the Bread of Life (John 6:48)

  John 1:14), the lamb of God (John 1:29), the Messiah (John 1:41), the Son of God (John 1:49), the bread of life (John 6:48), the light of the world (John 8:12), the door through which one must enter if he is to be saved (John 10:9), the good shepherd (John 10:11), the resurrection and the life (John 11:25), the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6), the true vine in which one must abide or be cast out and thrown into the fire (John 15:1,6), an…

• The Kind of Faith in God That Destroys

  and saying, ‘You are the Son of God!’  And rebuking them, He would not allow them to speak, because they knew Him to be the Christ.” But, it is not just demons that have faith that has not availed.  In Mark 10:17-23 we have the account of the man who is generally referred to as the rich young ruler.  It is too long to quote in its entirety so I quote only the relevant verses.  (Mark 10:17 NAS), “And as He was setting out …

• Why Men Do Not Believe

  zeal has blinded the mind and heart.  Paul, evidently, fit into that category for a time as would also some of those today who while believers in Jesus hold to false doctrine regarding matters of the faith. Paul says in Rom. 10:2 of his fellow countrymen, “I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge.” (NAS)  They were where he once was–religious but unbelievers–zealots. To me in…