It was an exciting study today, closing out our study of the picture of baptism with the children of Israel crossing through the Red Sea. The physical picture given represents our salvation and the baptism of the Holy Spirit that John the Baptist spoke of concerning Christ, in Matthew 3:11-12. Two spiritual baptisms are mentioned … Read more
Last week we went through a simple outline of the book of Matthew – the Gospel to the Jews, showing Jesus as Messiah. All the gospel accounts of the Life of Christ are transitional in that they transition from Old Testament to New Testament, through the life of Christ and his death, burial, and … Read more
As we continue our study in 1 Corinthians 10, we had an opportunity to look deeper into the message of John the Baptist, as the last Old Testament prophet. His message was very clear to the nation of Israel — the Messiah is here and the Kingdom of Heaven, the earthly, physical messianic kingdom of … Read more
We dug into some deep scriptures this morning, as we are looking at the 3 physical pictures Paul uses from Israel, to teach us spiritual or doctrinal truths. He uses the baptism of the nation in the Red Sea as a picture of salvation. They left Egypt – a picture of the world, trusting God … Read more
Dear Bible Study Partners, We are entering the final section of Paul’s three part instruction concerning conscience and liberty, concerning eating meat offered to idols, and how it could affect the weaker brother. We must always remember the admonition of Galatians 5:1 & 13: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us … Read more
We close out our study of 1 Corinthians 9, and Paul’s defense of his authority, with this carnal church. The Corinthians questioned his apostleship, and his motives. He responded by reminding them that he did not hold them accountable for his financial needs, but worked with Aquila and Priscilla, as tentmakers. Acts 18:1-3 Being … Read more