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Christian Fellowship (1) We begin a brief interruption of our Basic Theology series to look at the topic of Christian fellowship as taught in the Bible. This topic is largely misunderstood today, reduced to a bare notion of social interaction (coffee, lunch, potluck dinners). While the social interaction is a great blessing of church life, it flows from our fellowship, it … [Read more...] about Apr 6 Study – Church

The Righteousness of God (Rm 1.17a) Our subject turns now to the reason the gospel is the power of God unto salvation: because in it (in the gospel) the righteousness of God is revealed - not God's righteousness as such, but the righteousness that is from God through Christ. God's righteousness is a massive mountain of truth, an impossible barrier for sinful man, but that … [Read more...] about Apr 6 AM – Romans

The need for Harvest Workers (Mt 9.36-38) a special request for prayer The interesting thing about this request for prayer is the object of our prayers. We don't pray for the harvest, we don't pray for the workers, we pray for THE LORD to ACT: send out workers. And then, in the next chapter we see the Lord sending out into the harvest the very disciples who had been praying. … [Read more...] about Mar 30 PM – Prayer

The Interpretation of the Bible (3) In which we conclude our lesson on Bible interpretation, summing up some final principles with respect to literal hermeneutics, and making a few remarks on the illumination provided by the Holy Spirit. Read the notes as you listen. … [Read more...] about Mar 30 Study – Bible Interp

To the Jew first (Rm 1.16d) Why does Paul mention 'to the Jew first' in his theme verse of Romans? How does this add new information to his great central theme? If it is just a matter of history, as some commentators suggest, why is it significant here? The reason is startling at first, but a great glory in contemplation of the privileges into which all believers enter when … [Read more...] about Mar 30 AM – Romans