And Simon answered, "Pray for me to the Lord, that nothing of what you have said may come upon me." Acts 8:24 Hearing a word of reproof, Simon pleaded "pray for me.". This surely is the humility God's people should pursue. All sin as Simon did. We desire that which is not ours. Our focus … Continue reading Pray for me. Acts 8:24
HE FIRST LOVED US 1 John 4:19
Joe Hubert Blue, a preacher born in 1875, recorded a history of his preaching this way: "I have been stoned, beaten with green walnuts, and with eggs. I have had dynamite put under the pulpit while I was preaching...yet have not begun to suffer what our Lord suffered." God's love for us and our love … Continue reading HE FIRST LOVED US 1 John 4:19
TRUST AND OBEY Daniel 3
If we are to trust God completely, we must trust God to protect and provide perfectly. Nebuchadnezzar asked, "who is that god that shall deliver thee out of my hands?" (Daniel 3:15). Daniel 3 presents a challenge to the power and faithfulness of God and the same challenges to His people. As God's people today, … Continue reading TRUST AND OBEY Daniel 3
LET YOUR LIFE SO SHINE Acts 20:18-24
Your are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lamp-stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men in such a way that … Continue reading LET YOUR LIFE SO SHINE Acts 20:18-24
what can and should I do ? (1st draft)
Paul instructs Timothy to acceptably present himself to God by “handling aright the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). How are we to correctly interpret and apply God’s covenant for Christians? First, we approach the Bible with open hearts, open minds, and willing hands. We must recognize that God is the true author of every … Continue reading what can and should I do ? (1st draft)
PREACHING AND PROCRASTINATION ACTS 24:22-27
PREACHING AND PROCRASTINATION ACTS 24:22-27 After some days Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, and he sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ Jesus. And as he reasoned about righteousness and self control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, Go away for the present. When … Continue reading PREACHING AND PROCRASTINATION ACTS 24:22-27
Class notes Galatians 1 & 2
THE SUFFICIENT GOSPEL Galatians 1 O what amazing words of grace are in the gospel found, suited to every sinner's case who knows the joyful sound. Poor, sinful, thirsty, fainting souls are freely welcome here. Salvation, like a river, rolls abundant, free, and clear. It is the Gospel that saves. It is the Gospel that … Continue reading Class notes Galatians 1 & 2
LET YOUR LIFE SO SHINE Acts 20:18-24
LET YOUR LIFE SO SHINE Acts 20:18-24 Your are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lamp-stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine … Continue reading LET YOUR LIFE SO SHINE Acts 20:18-24
SACRIFICE YOURSELVES Hebrews 13:13-25
SACRIFICE YOURSELVES Hebrews 13:13-25 I. SACRIFICE OURSELVES IN PRAISE--HEBREWS 13:15 A. Praise is through Christ--13:15a. i. Without Christ we would not be able to worship acceptably. a. Ephesians 2:12-17--He broke the barrier down. b. John 4:23-24--He allows us to worship in spirit and truth. ii. 1 Corinthians 14:37 (note context)--His law for His worship. B. … Continue reading SACRIFICE YOURSELVES Hebrews 13:13-25
IDOLATRY AND THE TRUE GOD Acts 17:29-31
The terms we should use to describe much of what is going on in our culture is ungodly and hopeless, but God is yet near and offers hope. The ancient Greco-Roman culture of Bible times is perhaps more ungodly than our own sinful culture (Romans 1:18-32). The fall of that once great society reminds us … Continue reading IDOLATRY AND THE TRUE GOD Acts 17:29-31
Donnie's Dogmatics 