Category: Kevin’s Korner

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    Speaking in Tongues (Part 1)

    The miracle of speaking in tongues was not utterances only understood by God, but languages that people could understand—what we call foreign languages.  Acts 2:4 says, "And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance." Those who heard the apostles speaking in tongues were amazed. They evaluated what they heard. They said to each other, "Behold, are not all these which speak Galileans? And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?" (Acts 2:7-8).

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  • Tychicus and Onesimus – Two Great Brothers in Christ (Part 2)

    Paul described Tychicus as a “beloved brother,” “faithful minister,” “fellow servant,” and said that he would “comfort their hearts” (Ephesians 6:21-22, Colossians 4:7-8). The expression “beloved brother” shows Paul’s affection for Tychicus and communicated to the churches Paul’s relationship with him. “Faithful minister” was in reference to Tychicus ability to carry out the tasks that Paul assigned to him.

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    Premillennialism – Right or Wrong?

    In this lesson we will look at whether premillennialism is true or false to get a brief overview of what this belief teaches. These doctrines are: 1) Prophecy Unfulfilled, 2) Rejection of the Messiah by the Jews, 3) Imperfection of the Church, 4) Only the saints raised in the rapture, 5) Reign of Christ for 1000 years. Each listener should be able to explain why premillennialism is false. To help all understand that premillennialism is a false doctrine that will cause someone's soul to be lost if believed due to its blasphemous doctrines regarding Christ and the church.

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  • I Am A Poor Wayfaring Stranger

    The song “Wayfaring Stranger” presents a series of contrasts the help the singer move from the carnal to the spiritual: 1) Pilgrimage to Rest, 2) Problems to Peace, 3) Pain to Praise. Each person would understand the spiritual content of this song as revealed in the Bible.

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  • The Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness

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    Forbidden Words – Proud Words

    In the final analysis, all speech that is proud in its origins, that is, that does not acknowledge God as Lord over one’s speech, is sinful. This is the attitude of many in our country today. They claim that their tongue belongs to them, and they may use it however they see fit. They have forgotten that everything belongs to God, including our tongues. Psalm 24:1 says, “The earth is the LORD's, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell therein.” The last part of that verse says, “and those who dwell therein.” That includes human beings.

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  • The Joy of the Peace of God

    For us to have the joy of the peace of God we must 1) Stand Fast, 2) Be of the Same Mind, 3) Rejoice in the Lord, 4) Replace Anxiety with Prayer. Each hearer will understand that joy and peace come from our faithfulness to Christ.

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    Is God Just and Fair to Condemn Those Who Have Never Heard the Gospel?

    Every person is born into this world innocent. What happens after that is that people grow into adults and choose to commit sin. It is one’s own sins that brings him into a state of condemnation. Isaiah 59:1-2 says, “Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, That it cannot save; Nor His ear heavy, That it cannot hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, So that He will not hear.” So, if a person is not saved, it is not God’s fault.

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  • Forbidden Words – Evil, Deceitful Words

    The combination of evil and deceitful is important. It is not just the words that are wrong, but the intentions also. One may speak good, sweet, and pleasing words to others, but if those words have an evil intent behind them, God considers them deceitful and evil. Proverbs 26:24-26 says, “He who hates, disguises it with his lips, ​​And lays up deceit within himself; ​​When he speaks kindly, do not believe him, ​​For there are seven abominations in his heart; Though his hatred is covered by deceit, ​​His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.”

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    Forbidden Words – Corrupt Words

    These words indulge the flesh and not to elevate the spirit. They are not gracious, edifying, or fruitful. We must avoid using these words. This prohibition covers any words that may be used for this purpose, whatever they might be. Words that refer to bodily waste would be included in this. Words that discuss the condemnation of another person are included—any word that refers to that which is corrupt, rotten, or putrid being used against another person or thing. This makes it a general prohibition that covers any are that we have not yet covered in this series of articles.

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    Forbidden Words – Insulting, Angry, Hateful, Sarcastic Words

    Christian brothers and sisters are not to speak to each other in a railing, insulting, angry, hateful or sarcastic way. Jesus says, “without a cause,” meaning when there is no evidence to support the words being said. Anger has little or nothing to do with the person against whom it is vented. It has to do with the person who is angry. Here, Jesus speaks about anger in the context of murder and hatred.

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    The Bible’s Teaching on Modesty

    What is the Bible’s teaching on modesty? 1) God has a standard for modest attire. 2) The consequences for immodesty 3) To uphold what is modest and eschew immodesty. Each should know what God's standard is for modest dress, the consequences of immodesty, and how to uphold modesty. To exhort, encourage, and warn regarding the virtues of modesty and the evils of immodesty.

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    Forbidden Words – Taking God’s Name in Vain

    God did not want the children of Israel using His name for vows or oaths that they did not intend to keep. Numbers 30:2 says, “If a man makes a vow to the LORD, or swears an oath to bind himself by some agreement, he shall not break his word; he shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth.” Using God’s name in association with an oath was a way of emphasizing that a person intended to complete his promise.

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    Lessons from the Mission Field

    This lesson sets forth some lessons learned from my experience in the Mission Field. 1) The poor are always with us, 2) The less one has, the more one values what one does have, 3) A good attitude toward life and work comes from the knowledge that one is serving God. 4) Time is our most important sacrifice. Each member should reflect upon their own attitudes in comparison to those of the brethren in the Mission Field. I want to communicate the idea that it does not take a lot to do a lot.

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    The Joy of Citizenship in Heaven

    The joy of having our citizenship in heaven entails 1) Following the Example of Paul, 2) Forsaking the Allure of the World, 3) Focusing on Jesus in Heaven. Each hearer should be able to explain the relationship of joy with pursuing heavenly things and not pursuing earthly things.

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