Characteristics of a good father

“Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.Your kingdom come.Your will be doneon earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.And do not lead us into temptation.But deliver us from the evil one.For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the…

Fruits of the Spirit – Galatians 5:22-26

God created everybody unique and different. There are no two people that are exactly alike. We all have different personalities and ways of doing things. However, there is something that every believer in Christ has in common. We may not always agree on certain issues and even doctrine. We may attend different churches and align…

Summary of the Bible Knowledge Commentary on Romans p. 476-479

                  Chapter nine of Romans is in view in these pages of the Bible Knowledge Commentary. The commentary outlines chapters 9-11 as God’s righteousness revealed in sovereign choice. The sovereignty of God is a difficult doctrine to grasp. However, it is a true Biblical doctrine which cannot be denied or ignored.                 In Romans chapter…

Summary of Dr. Thomas L. Constable’s Notes on Romans p. 115-125

             Dr. Constable begins comments on Romans 9-11 concerning the vindication of God’s righteousness. This is a very profound section of scripture that has been the center of much debate for many years. Dr. Constable does an excellent job in explaining the truth of the scripture at hand. It should be understood here that chapters…

Summary of the Bible Knowledge Commentary on Romans p. 460-476

          In this section of the Bible Knowledge Commentary on Romans we find how that God’s righteousness is revealed in sanctification. This truth is discovered in Romans 6-8. The author proceeds with a basic outline of these chapters and comments on each verse.  In 6:1-4 we see the ground for sanctification. Paul shares how we…

Summary of Dr. Thomas L. Constable’s Notes on Romans p. 71-115

             In these pages of Dr. Constable’s notes on Romans we find commentary on chapters six through eight of Romans which deals with the subject of the impartation of God’s righteousness. We have already noted how salvation is provided through justification by faith. It is the placing of one’s faith in Christ alone that declares…

The Council at Jerusalem: The yoke of legalism – Acts 15:1-29

                  One of the things that frustrates me the most is labels. Personally, I’ve been called just about everything. The liberals say that I am an evangelical because of my strong preaching of the Gospel and the fact that I believe the Bible to be the complete inspired Word of God. The evangelicals will say…

Summary of the Bible Knowledge Commentary Notes on Romans p. 450-460

             In this section of the Bible Knowledge Commentary’s Notes on Romans, we find comments on Romans 3:21-5:21, dealing with the subject of God’s righteousness revealed in justification. This is one of the most beautiful yet profound passages in all the Word of God. It begins with an explanation of God’s provided righteousness. Paul shares…

Summary of Dr. Constable’s Notes on Romans p. 51-71

            In these pages of Dr. Constable’s Notes on Romans, we find exposition on Romans chapters four and five. In chapter four, we are given the proof of justification by faith from the law. This chapter shows how that God has always justified people by faith alone. It is necessary to remind ourselves of what…