In every dispensation of time, God has appointed spokesmen to bring the message of salvation to the world. Before the time of Christ, God used His prophets to bring messages of judgment and of hope. He used men such as Elijah, Elisha, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Jonah, and others. God Himself brought the message of salvation…
We have already learned in our study of the book of Romans the great truths concerning justification by faith. Early on we saw the plight of man in that we are completely and totally depraved. We are sinful inside and out. We have inherited a sin nature. There is no good in us.…
The purpose of this article is to compare and contrast the first Adam and the second Adam as discussed in Romans chapter five. This passage of scripture teaches on the subject of original sin and the results of sin. It also points out the origin of grace, through which those who believe in the…
The events seen in chapter 10 and 11 occur between the time of the sixth and seventh trumpets. Chapter 10 describes the first half of this interlude, while chapter 11 describes the second half. Here in chapter 10, we find five events that occur during the first…
The opening of the seventh seal of the scroll by Jesus reveals the seven trumpet judgments. Six of these trumpet judgments are seen in 8:6-9:21. The events recorded in chapter 10 take place between the sixth and seventh trumpets. The seventh trumpet is seen chapter 11. Out of the seven trumpets, there are seven…
When an individual seriously considers the benefits of knowing Jesus, how can anyone not want to be saved? Why would you not receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Why would you not accept his gift of grace? The apostle Paul describes to us in our text, the amazing benefits of justification by faith. There…
Does God respond to man? Does God act in response to the prayers of men? These are very difficult questions to consider. Those who believe that God does not act in response to man will have a very difficult time explaining certain passages of scripture. There are those who feel that God controls the very…
The final component of discipleship in the local church is unity. The believers in the early church had all things common and were together. Notice what the text says in Acts chapter two, “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 Then fear came upon…
The fourth component of discipleship is that of prayer. The early church continued in the apostles teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and in prayer. One of the least used resources of the local church today is the resource of prayer. The church lacks power because there is very little time spent on our knees. Souls…
Silence is one of the most difficult things to bear. There is a lot that silence can communicate. A husband is always concerned and worried when his wife is silent. There is an awkwardness that comes when you walk into a room that is completely silent. When a child has disappointed his or…
Pastor Chris Noland 