Understanding the definition of faith is critical to understanding the purpose of gifts in the Dispensation of Grace. We must always remember that if it something that is seen, it is not faith. Hebrews 11:1,6: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. But without faith it is impossible to … Read more
“We must not judge the Bible by our experience. We must judge our experience by the Bible.” The proper order of Bible study and application of scripture is: 1. Fact (Bible truth = doctrine) — 2 Timothy 2:15-16, 3:16 2. Faith = belief = trust — Romans 5:1-5, 10:17 3. Feelings / emotions … Read more
My Dear Bible Study Partners, It was my intention to get started on 1 Corinthians 12 this morning, but we had to finish looking at God’s Plan for the Ages. We studied out the first two principles for a literal understanding of scripture the last two weeks. 1. There are distinct dispensations of … Read more
We have finally closed out our study in chapter 11! The last two Sundays gave us a clear understanding of the importance of the Lord’s Supper. It is the only ordinance that we are commanded to participate in to keep our fellowship pure with the Lord. We are to make sure that we do … Read more
My Dear Bible Study Family, We scratched the surface of V.17-26 this morning, and will finish chapter 11 next Sunday. Paul levels his fatherly admonition at this carnal church, that was allowing, even inviting the celebration of pagan feasts into their worship, and then tagging on the Lord’s Supper at the end of … Read more
Today, we dealt with verses 11-16, 6 verses that are used so often to mislead and misdirect believers, focusing on things that do not hold to the same importance as doctrine. There is a powerful statement concerning the study of scripture, that we must remember: All the Bible is equally true, but all the … Read more