From Rags to Riches
Published: March 19, 2017 (Originally published: March 16, 2017)This is the greatest “rags-to-riches” story ever. From being disobedient gentiles, preoccupied with gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts, we’ve been adopted into the royal family of God, welcomed into His presence, and made joint heirs of His estate. How could it be?
The Book of Revelation: Chapter 1
Published: March 19, 2017 (Originally published: March 16, 2017)An introduction to the book. It includes the historical setting, timing and purpose, a discussion of the four most popular methods of interpretation and a verse-by-verse commentary of chapter one. The key verse, “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later” (Rev. 1:19) divides the book into its three sections, and this study covers section one, the things John had seen.
Union & Fellowship
Published: March 19, 2017 (Originally published: March 16, 2017)A major obstacle to understanding Eternal Security lies in the fact that we don’t realize our relationship with the Lord exists on more than one level. One level is our Union with Him. It’s the eternal unconditional bond we have with the Lord that guarantees our salvation. It’s based on what we believe. Fellowship is another level. It pertains to our relationship with Him in the here and now that determines the flow of blessings we enjoy. It’s based on how we behave. Some passages of Scripture seem to contradict others because they’re addressing these different levels. In this study, we’ll make the difference clear and resolve these apparent contradictions.
The Letter to the Hebrews: Chapter 1
Published: March 19, 2017 (Originally published: March 16, 2017)As we begin a study of the Letter to the Hebrews our goal is to make a very complex book of the Bible more understandable. This is the introduction and chapter 1.
The Letter to the Hebrews: Chapters 2-3
Published: March 19, 2017 (Originally published: March 16, 2017)In this study we continue the author’s claim that Jesus is superior to all the creation. He has already demonstrated the Lord’s superiority to the angels, calling Him the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being. Now he’ll show Jesus to be superior to Moses, the most revered figure of Judaism.
The Letter to the Hebrews: Chapter 4
Published: March 19, 2017 (Originally published: March 16, 2017)God gave the Israelites 10 commandments in the Old Testament, and all are repeated in the New Testament except the commandment to keep the Sabbath. Why is this? The answer will shock and surprise you.
The Letter to the Hebrews: Chapters 5-6
Published: March 19, 2017 (Originally published: March 16, 2017)In this study, we continue to demolish incorrect interpretations and show why Hebrews 6, when viewed in its proper context, is not about losing one’s salvation. In fact it’s not about salvation at all.
The Letter to the Hebrews: Chapters 7-8
Published: March 19, 2017 (Originally published: March 16, 2017)The focus for this study is Jesus as our High Priest in the order of Melchizedek. We’ll discover why this priesthood is superior to that of Levi, and why it was necessary that a new and better priesthood be instituted to assure the security of the Church forever.
The Letter to the Hebrews: Chapters 8-9
Published: March 19, 2017 (Originally published: March 16, 2017)Having shown the similarity between Jesus and Melchizedek, the writer continues to demonstrate the superiority of the Lord’s priesthood, calling Him the High Priest of a New Covenant.
The Letter to the Hebrews: Chapter 10
Published: March 19, 2017 (Originally published: March 16, 2017)Hebrews 10 is another chapter people use to deny the doctrine of Eternal Security (OSAS). Are they right, or have they misinterpreted the writer’s intentions? We take an in depth look and see what it really says.