One of the causes of premature chastening is preventable. Examine yourself before you take the Lord’s Supper, and make sure you are taking it with the right motive and conduct of life.

– 1. Introduction – Review 1. Singing accompanies salvation. Why? Because such a glorious reality as redemption and the truths about God oftentimes can only be sung as there is expression in singing that is unmatched in simple dialogue. This singing is not done haphazardly or in a maniacal manner.  Singing itself is a medium that must match the content of the song. The style of music is meant to convey the words of the song as well. The words of the song must reflect biblical truth and teaching. Therefore, when we sing in the church it must be that… Read more: Music In the Church

The Old Testament Introduction God has used a variety of ways in which to communicate His truth: Narrative history: Genesis 1-2 Wisdom: Proverbs Prophecy: Ezekiel/Daniel Dictation: contained in prophets and history. But one way that God has chosen to communicate His truth is that of poem, or song. Hebrews 1:1–2 1     God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, 2     in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. God’s means of communicating… Read more: Music And The Temple

– 1. Introduction The degree to which we ascribe worship to music is the degree that we either know God, or not. That is, if we believe that worship begins with music, we place too much importance on music and not enough upon God. However, if we know God by means of His revelation (i.e. Scripture) and as a result are filled with praise and accompany that with arranging what we have learned in skillfully done songs, then we have the right balance.   1. Music in Worship Why are we studying this? Because it is a prominent theme in… Read more: Music In Worship-Introduction

Scripture Reading 13 Therefore, having girded your minds for action, being sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, not being conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, 15 but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your conduct; 16 because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 17 And if you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear… Read more: The Lord’s Supper and the New Covenant – pt.7

Scripture Reading Hebrews 10:5–13 (LSB) Introduction 1 Corinthians 5:7 (LSB) 7 Clean out the old leaven so that you may be a new lump, just as you are in fact unleavened. For Christ, our Passover lamb, also was sacrificed. It is without question that the Lord Jesus Christ died on a cross of Rome, by the demand of the Jews, and the mockery of the Romans. It is further without questions that the Lord Jesus Christ died on a cross of Rome in the place of men, particular men. However, how this death produced the relief to men, their salvation,… Read more: The Blood of the Lamb; The Body of the Lord

Scripture Reading 1 Peter 1:6–12 (LSB) Introduction Especially, as the return of the Lord approaches, the need to define Israel is critical. There are very few nations in the world who have existed as long as Israel has. And, in light of that, we need to know what and who Israel is since, being in existence for so long, there appears to be a reason for their existence all these millennia. Egypt has existed longer than Israel. Persia = Iran (600 BC) Babylon = Iraq (Creation) India = India (Flood-2600 BC)1 Israel = Abraham (2166 BC) Yet, we do not… Read more: The Lord’s Supper and the New Covenant – pt.6

Jesus told the disciples in John 14:27 that they must not let their hearts become cowardice. The world has its peace, and Christ has His peace. Being at peace in the world manifests cowardice towards Christ.

Self-will is a sin that disqualifies from ministry.

My call to Christians, especially pastors, is Paul’s admonition to Timothy. As quoted above, the faithful servant of God _must not_ get wrapped up into sphere-splitting.