One of the most important things that Peter says about Christian witnessing in I Peter 3:15 is that our witness is first of all our conduct.  Certainly we must speak of our faith and hope, but we may not, must not, forget that our conduct also “speaks,” often more loudly than our words.  Even before […]

I.  The Charges Made in God’s Controversy with Israel A.  The vicious and the profane everywhere (1,2) B.  Ignorance and forgetfulness of God (6) C.  Priests wicked and avid in iniquity (8) D.  Drunkenness and whoredom (11,14,18) E.  Activity in the occult – divination and witchcraft (12) F.  Bribery of rulers (18) II.  The Consequences […]

As you young people know, it makes no difference where you prick an inflated balloon.  Whether you prick it in front or in back, on the left side or on the right side, you are going to deflate it.  The larger the hole the faster the air or gas will escape.  In fact, even a […]

Before we present the outline proper in regard to our subject, let us set forth the principle of God’s Word that truly governs our subject.  The principle is this, that our friendships must reflect the bond of friendship between God and His people in Christ Jesus.  This implies that our friendships have their basis in […]

Introduction: A.  Prayer is the spiritual heartbeat of the Christian. 1.  There is nothing more vital and important to us than prayer. a.  For prayer is our fellowship and daily communion with our Father in heaven. b.  The Scripture tells us to pray without ceasing – I Thess. 5:17. c.  We are admonished to make […]

I.   Baptism a Sign and Seal of the Covenant A.  What is the covenant 1.  A relationship of friendship between God and His people a.  James 2:23, “And he (Abraham) was called the friend of God.” b.  Hosea 1:10, “In the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it […]