Category Archives: Expository Teaching

Scripture Reference: Mark 9:14-27 IV. The Supplication for Faith “Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, ‘Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!’” The father came weeping, desiring help from Jesus. “Lord, I believe; help my … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Mark 9:14-27 III. The Source of Our Faith “Jesus said to him, ‘If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.’” Jesus reveals to us that faith does bring results. We need to be reminded … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Mark 9:14-27 II. The Shortage of Faith “He [Jesus] answered him and said, ‘O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him to Me.’” Jesus was upset with … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Mark 9:14-27 Jesus had just returned from the Mount of Transfiguration to find a multitude gathered with the disciples. The scribes had also gathered and were questioning the disciples concerning their inability to heal a young man who … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Excessive drinking is an issue in contemporary life – a  perfect example Think of a converted alcoholic. One of the immediate consequences of his becoming a Christian will be his determination never to drink again … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Paul’s argument has three principal parts – continued The second principle is if we understand that there is but one God and that idols have no real existence, we have to then understand also, that … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 One of the subjects that the Corinthians had questioned Paul about was food sacrificed to idols. This was a concern that lay upon their hearts and they sought Paul for an answer. At first, it … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:1-11 From last lesson: In His incarnation He was fully God and fully man at the same time. He was God manifest in human flesh (see again John 1:14). Some have wrongly taught that the phrase, “being … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:1-11 “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition.” The two negatives are followed by a positive exhortation: “In lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.” But, a word of contrast, introduces these words. “Lowliness … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:1-11 In the previous chapter of Philippians Paul had written about living the Christian life in harmony with the message on which it is based. He followed that message with a call to show forth spiritual unity. … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Colossians 1:21-23 Their present reconciliation (verses 21b-22) – Continued. Blameless means “without blemish.” The word was applied to the temple sacrifices which had to be without blemish. It is amazing that God looks at His children and sees … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Colossians 1:21-23 The Colossians had never met Paul, but they knew that Paul had been instrumental in leading their pastor, Epaphras, to saving faith in Christ. They also knew that Epaphras had gone to Rome to consult with … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Romans 8:5-17 “You have the Spirit” – Continued Please review Romans 8:9-11 for background to this section. What a difference it makes in your body when the Holy Spirit lives within. You experience new life, and even your … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Romans 8:5-17 The Word tells us, “Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh.” So then, it stands to reason that there is no obligation to the old nature. The believer can … Continue reading →