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
It was quite the fast trip through God’s Plan for the Ages this morning. It is so important to remember, when studying the Word of God, that we not confuse God’s everlasting covenant with Israel and His plan for the Church, the Bride of Christ. We saw how the disciples never did get a … Read more
Thank you being so attentive and engaged this morning, as we are dealing with this all important subject of God’s Plan for the Ages. Understanding the basic principles of Bible study concerning Israel’s place in God’s future plans, and her relationship to the Church is important. They are not the same, but they … 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