Guidance for the End Times (Part 17)

In this installment, we will discuss the Acts 8:14-25. This section of the chapter is rarely discussed by mainstream Christianity; therefore, it deserves our proper attention. Remember, there are no details in the Holy Bible that are insignificant. We need to be humble enough to study all of what is available to us.   Baptism Does Not Guarantee the Receipt of the Holy Spirit   Many who claim to be Spirit-filled believers … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times (Part 17)

Guidance for the End Times (Part 14)

Welcome to Part 14 of this Bible Study series. We encourage you to read the previous studies for your edification. In this installment we will discuss chapter 6 of the Book of Acts.   Providing for the Elderly  The beginning of chapter 6 of the Book of Acts covers a topic that many assemblies neglect. Verse 1 shows us that God multiplied the church at Jerusalem. … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times (Part 14)

Guidance for the End Times (Part 12)

The purpose of the Guidance for the End Times Series is to encourage and inspire Christians to hold fast to true faith in Jesus Christ’s good news. It is our hope that studying the early disciples of Jesus will help you stay faithful to what Jesus has called us to do. If the message of Jesus Christ is in your heart, it will inspire you … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times (Part 12)

Guidance for the End Times (Part 11)

(This Bible study is very lengthy and may be difficult to read in one sitting. For the convenience of the reader, we have provided a downloadable printer-ready PDF version. ) The third chapter of the book of Acts begins with Peter and John going to the temple in Jerusalem at the hour of prayer (Acts 3:1). The apostles came across a lame man at the … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times (Part 11)

Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 10)

In this installment of this series, we wrap up our study of chapter 2 of the book of Acts and provide a chapter review. We hope that this series continues to be a blessing to those who wish to follow the example of Jesus Christ and the first generation of His disciples.   Real Communion  “And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 10)

Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Acts (Part 9)

“And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.” (Acts 2:43)  By this point in the book of Acts, the called-out ones (the church) had expanded by 3,000 people (verse 41). This fact is evidence of a miracle. When has it been recorded in history that 3,000 people had a life changing event that had no association with … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Acts (Part 9)

The Parables of Jesus Christ: Rock or Sand Foundation

Have you ever realized that the Sermon on the Mount is three chapters long filled with power packed instructions directly from the Lord Jesus Christ? This powerful message begins in the fifth chapter of Matthew and ends just before the eighth chapter begins. Jesus closes this authoritative teaching with a parable that is often quoted but is seldomly practiced.   This parable begins in Matt. 7:24 … Continue reading The Parables of Jesus Christ: Rock or Sand Foundation

The Gospel According to John the Baptist

Originally Written on November 24, 2019  In our Bible study, The Parables of Jesus Christ: The Two Sons, we discussed a parable Jesus told to the chief priests and the elders of the temple (Matt. 21:23-32). Jesus told these “religious” men that publicans and harlots go into the kingdom of God before them (verse 31). These men refused to believe the way of righteousness that … Continue reading The Gospel According to John the Baptist

Stop ignoring what Jesus Said: Teaching Nicodemus

Stop Ignoring What Jesus Said: Teaching Nicodemus  

Where do you get your doctrine from? Is it a pastor, a priest, a bible study group, or Jesus? This question is not asked to discourage you from studying the Bible with others. On the contrary, it is to encourage you to rely on God the Father and Jesus for your doctrinal foundation. As a follower of Jesus Christ, your primary teacher MUST be the … Continue reading Stop Ignoring What Jesus Said: Teaching Nicodemus