Sun, 29 April 2012
Text: Revelation 3:7-13 Setting-the city of Philadelphia was located 28 miles southeast of Sardis. It was located in an area that was noted for its agricultural products but afflicted with earthquakes. The city was devastated in A.D. 17, but rebuilt. The city was named for a king of Pergamum, Attalus Philadelphus, who built it. “Philadelphius” is similar to the Greek word Philadelphia, meaning “brotherly love,” which occurs several times in Scripture. (Romans 12:10; I Thes. 4:9; I Peter 1:22; II Peter 1:7)-Roy Zuck
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Sun, 29 April 2012
This is lesson 4 in our study of Church History. The history of the church is filled with persecution and in this lesson Mr. Jan Langford explains the reasons why the church has been hated throughout its history. Some of the Topics to be looked at in this multiweek study include the purpose, beginning and organization of the Church. The beginnings of missions and the opposition to the church. The growth of hierarchialism and denominationalism. The Protestant Reformation. |
Sun, 22 April 2012
Text: Revelation 3:1-6 Setting-Sardis was about 30 miles south of Thyatira. Sardis was known for 3 things. The first was being a fortified city. Rock walls were around the city and rose up to as high as several hundred feet. There was one exception, the south side of the city. Secondly, the city was known for the temple Artemis, equaled to the size of the famous temple in Ephesus. The third distinctive feature of Sardis was the necropolis. You could see the “cemetery of a thousand hills” as far as 7 miles away. - John Walvoord |
Sun, 22 April 2012
This is lesson 3 in our study of Church History. Your Instructor again this week is Mr. Jan Langford. Some of the Topics to be looked at in this multiweek study include the purpose, beginning and organization of the Church. The beginnings of missions and the opposition to the church. The growth of hierarchialism and denominationalism. The Protestant Reformation. |
Sun, 15 April 2012
Listen to Keith Roberson as he speaks on how God has led him to work with SPEAR IM. Keith also gives an update on SPEAR and their ministry. |
Sun, 15 April 2012
Lession 2 in our study of Church History has been delayed due to technical difficulties. We hope to be able to post lesson Two in the future. Some of the Topics to be looked at in this multiweek study include the purpose, beginning and organization of the Church. The beginnings of missions and the opposition to the church. The growth of hierarchialism and denominationalism. The Protestant Reformation.
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Sun, 8 April 2012
Text: Romans 1:14-16 * Setting - Paul’s desire to be with the Christians in Rome does not overshadow his purpose in writing. The letter to the church of Rome is devoted to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul penned the doctrine of salvation for the benefit of the church in Rome. We are benefactors of his writing. His love for the Lord is expressed in numerous ways in the letter; however his language in verses 14-16 clearly point to his love for the gospel and his desire to proclaim it. There was an unmistakable change in Paul’s life as a result of his relationship with the Lord. He makes 3 profound statements: - the word obligated occurs in some translations. Paul clearly reveals his responsibility to proclaim the “good news” to the entire human race. The word translated “barbarians” literally refers to all other human beings from the viewpoint of the Greeks. There was no partiality with the apostle Paul. James 2 makes it clear that there is no room for partiality with Christians. - the word eager means to be prepared or ready. The King James Version reads, “so, as much as is in me is, I am ready to proclaim the gospel. - one of the most potent, penetrating statements in the New Testament. Paul was not the least bit ashamed or embarrassed about the gospel. In fact the Bible clearly points to the exact opposite. He is so committed and unashamed that he refers to it as “his gospel.” (Romans 16:25; II Timothy 2:8) |
Sun, 8 April 2012
This is the first lesson in a series on the history of the Church. The class is taught by Mr. Jan Langford. Some of the Topics to be looked at in this multiweek study include the purpose, beginning and organization of the Church. The beginnings of missions and the opposition to the church. The growth of hierarchialism and denominationalism. The Protestant Reformation. |
Sun, 1 April 2012
Text: Revelation 2:18-29 I. Identity of the Lord Jesus (vs.18) |