Feel Right About Doing Right
Doing right may not feel right at first, but restrained behavior can lead to virtuous behavior (2 Peter 1:3-11). Put away pride and you will feel right about doing right.
Category: Kevin’s Korner
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He Had Nothing on Him
Satan had nothing on Jesus because He was without sin (John 14:30). If you are in Christ, Satan has nothing on you either, because he had nothing on Him.
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The Church, The Falling Away, and the Restoration
An introduction to church history: 1) The Church of the New Testament, 2) The Falling Away, 3) The Restoration. Each person should gain a framework for studying it.
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How Heaven is Like the Grand Canyon
Heaven is like the Grand Canyon (John 14:1-3): it's grand, there's no cheap way across, the way is narrow, and you must go to the water. Each person should know the way.
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Putting our Faith in Jesus
Put your faith in Jesus (Galatians 2:20): 1) He Will Not Deceive, 2) He Models Faithfulness, 3) He Forgives. Each person should trust Him, obey Him, and stay faithful.
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The Blessings of Obedience
The blessings of obedience (Hebrews 5:8-9): it is 1) Good in Itself, 2) Not Burdensome, 3) Goal Oriented, 4) A Source of Life and Joy. Each person should learn to obey.
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Obedience
Jesus learned obedience and became the author of salvation to all who obey Him (Hebrews 5:8-9). Pride keeps us from obeying; remove it and obedience becomes joyful.
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The Leader’s Example
Church leaders set examples (John 13:13-15) by 1) Understanding Truth, 2) Demonstrating It, 3) Speaking It Clearly. Each person should see that leadership needs example.
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Blessed Are the Meek
"Blessed are the meek" (Matthew 5:5): 1) Who Are the Meek? 2) How Will They Inherit the Earth? 3) What Are the Applications? Each person should study these questions.
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Literal vs. Figurative
What is the difference between literal and figurative language in the Bible? Figures like the shepherd of Psalm 23 help us grasp spiritual realities we cannot see.
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May I attend two different churches?
May I attend two different churches? Jesus built one church (Matthew 16:18). If two congregations teach the truth, either is fine, but attend where the truth is taught.
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Year of the Lord
Make this the year of the Lord (Isaiah 61:1-3): 1) Preach to the Lost, 2) Warn the Erring, 3) Exhort the Faithful. Each person should see how Jesus fulfilled this text.
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Principles for Personal Cooperation
Principles for cooperation (Philippians 2:1-11): pursue peace, let love live, judge righteously, listen liberally, watch your words. Each person should apply them.
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What Will You Do With Jesus?
What will you do with Jesus (Matthew 27:22)? 1) Some Reject Him, 2) Some Merely Eulogize Him, 3) Some Wholly Accept Him. Each person should accept Him as man and God.
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Why Did God Give Us Jesus?
God gave us Jesus so we can identify with Him and become a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17). Put on Christ in baptism and become what God intended you to be.
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Blessed Are They That Mourn
"Blessed are they that mourn" (Matthew 5:4): 1) Traits of Mourning, 2) Traits of Comfort, 3) Practical Lessons. Each person should see how mourning leads to comfort.
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The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Early Church
The Holy Spirit's work in the early church (John 14:26) was 1) Promised, 2) Performed, 3) Propagated, 4) Perfected. Each person should understand that work.
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Before We Evangelize
Before we evangelize (Acts 8:1-4), we must 1) See That Souls Are Lost, 2) Commit for the Long Term, 3) Believe the Gospel Is Good News. Each person should prepare.
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Questions Regarding Holidays
Questions on holidays (Romans 14:5, 6): 1) Why do we have them? 2) Does the New Testament authorize them? 3) What about Christmas? Each Christian should know God's view.
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Studies in Psalm 119 – The Behavior of the Blessed
Psalm 119:1-8, the behavior of the blessed: 1) Blessed Conduct, 2) Binding Commands, 3) Bona Fide Commitment. Each person should become more familiar with Psalm 119.
