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The Reality of Satan In which we begin a look at the teaching of the Bible concerning Satan. This is not a topic we enter because we are so much relishing it, but one we enter because it is under attack from Bible deniers and it is part of teaching the whole counsel of God. The first point: Satan is real, personal, and powerful. Read the notes while you listen. … [Read more...] about 6.15.08 Study – Adversary

How Sin Begins (Rm 1.21) On further reflection concerning our passage last week, I decided to return to it and emphasize the beginning point of sin: resentment of God and ingratitude to God. No matter our circumstances, God's plan and way for our lives is best. We fall into sin, even as believers, by doubting God's sovereign disposal in our lives and failing to be grateful for … [Read more...] about 6.15.08 AM – Romans

Prayers of Discipline (Mt 18.19-20) Our passage is one often taken out of context, but in context give us a powerful lesson concerning the authority given to the local church and its officers. The prayer passage is in the midst of the famous discipline passage and assure God's people of God's eternal approval and authorization for taking action against sin by leading members … [Read more...] about 6.8.08 PM – Prayer

The Organization and Ministry of Angels In which we continue our discussion of the organization of angels [from last week's lesson] by noting the distinctions of certain angels in the bible. We also concluded our discussion of angels entirely by covering the various ways in which angels serve in relation to God, to history, to Christ, to sinners, and to saints. Read the … [Read more...] about 6.8.08 Study – Angels

The Expression of Human Religion (Rm 1.21-23) In Rm 1.18, God's wrath is seen being revealed against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who hold back or suppress the truth in unrighteousness. There are two means of suppression of the truth: the first, by the Suppression of Natural Religion [man's natural response to the clear revelation of God's power and nature in … [Read more...] about 6.8.08 AM – Romans