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How God rebuked the Christians when the roots of denominationalism began – 1 Corinthians 1 – audio
The call for Christ’s assembly unified under His one Spirit, in the teaching of the apostles, was not considered optional or a suggestion. It was first called for by the Lord (John 17:20-23) and reiterated by the apostles whose goal was to establish a witness and testimony that – if people obeyed – would demonstrate with great effectiveness that God was among them. When the Corinthians began breaking into sub-sects – or factions, or divisions – the root of today’s denominationalism – the apostle Paul was greatly upset and wrote them saying not to do it. Lord bless you.
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The practical and direct admonitions of James 4&5 – audio
Despite the unfortunate fact that Martin Luther doubted the inspiration of the Epistle of James, it is acknowledged as God’s practical word to His people. Here we finish up our walkthrough of the epistle from 4:7 to the end. May the Lord bless you!
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God’s view of His people and the church – Ephesians 2 – Audio
The apostle Paul was chosen to deliver some poignant truths to the church that Jesus would build. The Ephesian epistle is full of deep riches for those who have a heart for them. May the Lord bless you.
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What do you really know? – audio sermon
The Bible is replete with the understanding that true knowledge of the things of God must be shown by God Himself. This work is done by the Holy Spirit who inspired the scriptures and who must open one’s eyes to the accurate portrayal of the scripture’s meaning. In 1 Corinthians 3, the apostle Paul points out that even Christians performing works of the Spirit (the spiritual gifts) can yet be “carnal.” Carnal simply means they are operating from the fleshly side of their makeup, and the Bible teaches we have a “flesh” (the carnal identity) in opposition to a “spirit” (united with Christ (1 Cor. 6:17). The multitude of understandings…
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Becoming a ‘spiritual’ Christian – audio sermon
The goal of the gospel is that those born again become what the Apostle Paul meant when he described “spiritual” Christians. Although Jesus said one must become like a little child to enter His kingdom, He did not mean that they should stay “babes” forever. In 1 Corinthians 3, the Apostle Paul rebukes the Corinthian Christians for being just this – carnal, not spiritual, and thus babes in Christ, when in the mind of God, it was expected that they become spiritual. Put simply, a spiritual Christian is one whose new, made-alive spirit in Christ is in control, and brings the whole person into subjection to Christ in them. By…
