As I studied chapters 10 and 11 of Hebrews, I came to realized that the whole chapter 11 of Hebrews is about faith, and also about living by faith. Everyone named in chapter 11 is an example of people who lived their lives by faith. (Hebrews 10:38) “Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man […]
(Hebrews 11:5-6) “By faith, Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is and that […]
(Romans 8:4) “That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” There were many people in Paul’s day that believed the only way to be righteous came by keeping the law. Yet, Paul says that the law cannot be kept, because of the weakness […]
(Romans 10:9-10) “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. {10} For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation.” Starting in Romans Chapter 10 verse 9, […]
In the book of Romans in the first seven chapters the word ‘Spirit’ is found only four times. Yet in chapter 8 the word ‘spirit’ or ‘spiritual’ is found twenty-one times. In the first 7 chapters, Paul answers these questions: Who needs to be saved? And how are we saved? Now in chapter 8, he […]
(Romans 4:7-8) “Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.” One of the truths of the gospel is that our sins are forgiven by faith in Christ. (Romans 4:5) “But to him that does not work, but believeth on him […]
, leading up to Sunday, March 14 The Gospel of Mark continues providing quick hits, story after story, after story about Jesus. In chapter 8:1-26, Mark records four stories meant to lead people to faith while continuing to show compassion. Bible Reading: Mark 8:1-26 Consider and discuss these questions: Great teachers use repetition. Since Jesus […]
Leading up Sunday, February 21st , Mark’s gospel moves from recording four definitive victories of Jesus to the one thing He cannot overcome: unbelief. Many people were amazed, even astonished at the words and works of Jesus, however, there were those who never moved from having their attention captured to have their hearts filled with […]