Scripture Studies
I John 1:9 - A short study of the verse.
II Thessalonians - a Falling Away - Unbelief and unrighteousness: bedfellows.
21 Simple Guidelines in the Study of Scripture - An abbreviated introduction.
A Labor of Love - Well defines the work of Christ.
A Sweetsmelling Savour - A sweet savour of Christ.
A Tale of Two Swords - Prophesy. Why did Jesus sanction the carrying of two swords by the disciples, knowing what Simon Peter would do? The cutting off and restoring of Malcus’ ear: a picture of Israel, its judgment and restoration.
Acts Chapter 2 and the Tower of Babel - The God who confounded their language and scattered them is able to draw them and give them understanding.
And the Redeemer Shall Come to Zion - Out of darkness shall come the Light.
Bosom of Abraham - Another look at the rich man and Lazarus.
Christ, Our Refuge - Linking Old and New Testaments. The “broad way” and the cities of refuge.
Christ, Our Sin-bearer - A heavier weight than the cross.
Christmas Studies - Some thoughts to ponder.
Complete In Him - Christ's righteousness for Justification; Christ's Spirit for Sanctification.
Confessing Sin - the Bottom Line - A straight-forward, no nonsense look at the breach between God and man.
David, a Portrayal of Christ - Also pictured, David and Goliath, Christ and the antichrist.
Dear Brother Philemon - An overview of the little book.
Discovering the Truth About Apostasy - Two difficult scriptures in Hebrews compared.
Dry Bones and Red Seas - Two armies, two valleys pictured: Israel and the army of antichrist. Two “Red Seas.” The destruction of Pharaoh’s army, the destruction of the armies at Armageddon.
Fishers of Men - Satan, the Abominable Angler
Forsaken? Never! - A word of encouragement.
From The Cross To The Resurrection - Did Jesus go to Hell as some contend? Answers to several puzzling notions, made clear by the scriptures.
From the Heart - A devotional.
Gleaning Beyond The Resurrection - Christ and the disciples in Galilee.
Gleanings from Elijah - The journey - from the mountain top into the valley of despair.
Gleanings from Job - A good deal of prophesy. You’d best prepare to spend some time in study and meditation on this one.
Gleanings from the Cross - The seven utterances of the Savior. Not what you would normally expect!
Gleanings -The Kingdom of God - Examining the parables of the Sown Seed, the Wheat and the Tares, the Mustard Seed and the Leaven.
Gold, Silver, and Precious Stones - Building: first the foundation, then the house. What does God require in the building of His house?
Heavenly Places - Of what does a heavenly place consist? A surprising analysis.
Holy, Acceptable - A study of Romans 12:1.
Hope for the Homeless - Looking at the homeless man on the street in light of the scriptures.
I AM the Light of the World - The setting and circumstances that precede and illuminate His declaration. One of the subtitles: the Pharisees taken in adultery!
I AM the Resurrection - Jesus at the tomb of Lazarus.
I Surrender All - An analysis of surrender.
Imputed Righteousness - The foundation of Justification.
In Our Stead - “I should have been crucified . . .I should have hung on the cross in disgrace. . .Far more truth than we may have imagined.
Is Jesus Very God? - Proving it by the scripture. The Old Testament names of God: does Christ identify with them?
Isaiah 40 - The wings of eagles.
John 3:16 - Tackling a controversy - a different view of this well-known verse.
Looking Across the Pool of Bethesda - A reflection of the Gospel.
Looking Again at Calvary - A different look at the Shepherd.
Looking Again at Canaan - The refusal to believe God and cross over into the promised land - A deep-rooted problem that is far worse than is commonly pictured.
Looking Again at the 23rd Psalm - A comparison with other O.T. scriptures.
Looking Again At The Prodigal - A little bit of research proves fruitful. Was he a straying Christian as many suppose? If not, why is he called “son?”
My Best - Is “my best” really “my best?”
My Scrapbook - A few thoughts/ideas to think upon.
Not I, but Christ - “Be gone, Pride, be gone!”
Not In Vain - Thy Word, Thy grace, Thy death and resurrection.
Of Jesus and Jacob - An interesting comparison.
Of Sin and Salvation - Taking a closer look: Adam’s fall and God’s provision. A Genesis picture of the Gospel.
On Finding the Will of God - Beginning in the Old Testament with Hannah and Samuel. Some prophesy is interwoven.
On Foot Washing - Not an ordinance of the church? Then what have we missed?
On Justification - Establishing a sure foundation.
On Prayer and Praise - The Lord's Prayer - The 23rd Psalm.
On Repentance and Faith -The inter-working of the two; the answer to an on-going controversy.
On The Throne of Grace - What is it - and who is on it?
On the Unity of Law and Grace - Law and Grace, working together - with the same (eternal) purpose in mind?
On Worship - Very brief article - Getting at the root of it.
Peter and John: Chronicles of Grace - From the ships of Galilee to the “friend” ship.
Phillip and the Ethiopian Eunuch - The reason for the meeting in the desert. For the Eunuch it became a “Crossroad”.
Psalm 119:126 - It is time, Lord, for Thee to work.
Romans 8:28 - Putting the emphasis where it should be.
Salvation and the Gospel - What's Essential ? - A brief article that should give an answer.
Salvation and the Merits of Repentance and Faith - Setting it straight
Samson, a Figure of Christ - No, it’s not a grammatical error - read and see! A side by side comparison: more to Samson’s life than an “affair” with Delilah!
Santa Claus - The "Harmless" Deception - An eye-opener,
Satan and the Origin of Sin - Not Satan in the Garden. Sin originating in Satan himself.
Saul, King of Israel - The early years
Self-inflicted Pain - Man becomes a “black hole” to himself.
Sing to the Lord - The Beauty of Holiness - The beauty of holiness - Christ Himself.
Sin's Binding - How strong is sin? Strong enough to bind a Samson!
Solomon and the Sword of the Lord - Solomon called for a sword to divide a baby in half. Another sword is there, unseen.
Sowing and Reaping - A comparison of the lives of some Old Testament patriarchs teach us this lesson.
Starting Over - A different approach
Stewardship - A different approach
The Anatomy of Ananias and Sapphira - The anatomy of the strangest eulogy I’ve ever seen.
The Beatitudes - The work of the Spirit and the response of man is systematically revealed. Practical, heart-searching.
The Chronicles of Two Rich Men - An unlikely pair presented for comparison.
The Cross and the 23rd Psalm - As a Messianic Psalm.
The Darkness of Darkness - Parable of the rich fool.
The Goodness of God - Mercy and Grace explored
The Gospel According to Abel - "He being dead yet speaketh."
The Gospel and Man's Depravity - It’s all of Grace!
The Lord's Prayer - Fulfilled in Jesus Christ - A comparison.
The Lost Silver - This study completes the trio of parables found in Luke chapter 15.
The Lost Son - To the Jew first - and also to the Greek.
The Ninety and Nine - Compares the Lost Sheep with the Lost Son. Reveals the true identity of the “Ninety and Nine.” Not as is commonly supposed.
The Prayer of Jabez - a Type of Christ - A popular study, the “Prayer of Jabez,” carried a step further.
The Resurrection - Looking Inside the Tomb - The grave clothes - a fulfilling of Old Testament pictures?
The Rich Man and Lazarus - Just who was that rich man? Who were his “brethren?” Also Christ and Lazarus compared.
The Silence of God - Does God ever turn a deaf ear?
The Sin of Ignorance - Jesus said, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” The O.T. renders a degree of understanding on this saying from the cross.
The Tabernacle in the Wilderness - This study is incomplete, but look anyway if you like.
The Test of Love - “Another disciple” entered with Jesus into the “court” of the high priest for His “trial.” It wasn’t John as many suppose. Why not John? A careful study of the scriptures reveals the evidence. Practical teaching, too.
The Unjust Steward - An analysis of a difficult passage.
Thy Word - Not only a Lamp/Light for the Christian walk but provides armor to stand against the Wicked One.
Thy Word Is... - A Lamp, a Light (what it’s not).
To: Whosoever Will - Love letters in the sand.
Touching Jesus - The Account of the woman who “touched the hem of His garment. Also included: picture prophesy concerning the nation of Israel.
Weighed, and Wanting - a comparison - Belshazzar and the rich fool.
Why Revival Has Not Come - A sad commentary on the condition of the church.
Worry - Also a reflection relating to David and Goliath.
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