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Author: Alan Holden

Jeremiah 25 – Outline

Posted on May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 by Alan Holden

Judgment on Judah, vv. 1-14 A. The Date, vv. 1-2 605 BC the Egyptians were defeated at Carchemish, Jer 46:2. Babylonian armies chased Egyptians south. Nebuchadnezzar came to Jerusalem but had to go back to Babylon because his father died and he became king. B. Jeremiah’s Declaration and Judah’s Deafness, vv. 4-7 Jeremiah proclaimed God’s…

7 Churches of Revelation, Part 2

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Alan Holden

The progression of apostasy in the church begins with leaving our first love and allowing the world into the church.

Seven Churches of Revelation Introduction

Posted on April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 by Alan Holden

This video series investigates the process of how churches backslide into apostasy.

Jeremiah 24

Posted on April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 by Alan Holden

The Vision of Two Baskets of Figs, vv. 1-3 A. What–>two baskets of figs 1. First ripe, good figs 2. Past ripe, evil figs B. Where–>before the Temple, possibly as an offering C. When–>the 2nd deportation to Babylon in 597 BC after the exile of Jeconiah, during the reign of Zedekiah. 1. Those taken into…

Holy Spirit Baptism

Posted on April 18, 2023April 19, 2023 by Alan Holden

1 Corinthians 12:1-13 Thesis: The baptism of the Holy Spirit joins one to the Body of Christ. The Confusion Concerning Holy Spirit Baptism A. Some reasons for the Confusion Failure to distinguish among baptisms a. Pharisees baptized (“washed”) cups and utensils, not for sanitary reasons, but for ceremonial reasons. b. John’s baptism signified repentance and righteousness….

Holiness

Posted on April 18, 2023April 20, 2023 by Alan Holden

Holiness is not the way to Christ, but Christ is the way to holiness. Someone has figured that we have thirty-five thousands laws trying to enforce the Ten Commandments. When there is no thirst for righteousness, the sermons seem dry. A holy life is a voice—it speaks when the tongue is silent and is either…

Heaven

Posted on April 18, 2023April 20, 2023 by Alan Holden

Heaven: the cross is the only ladder tall enough to reach heaven. Christ is the only way to heaven; all other paths are detours to doom. Separation is the law of earth; reunion is the law of heaven. The path to heaven is so narrow that many can go before and many can follow after,…

Jeremiah 23

Posted on April 18, 2023April 20, 2023 by Alan Holden

The Shepherds of Judah, vv. 1-8 A. The Unrighteous Shepherds, vv. 1-2 1. Kings were referred to as “pastors” or “shepherds.” 2. Kings were derelict in promoting righteousness, such that people scattered. 3. Kings were self-serving, not serving the needs of the people: “feed My people.” 4. God will hold these unrighteous shepherds accountable: “I…

1 Corinthians 4

Posted on April 17, 2023April 20, 2023 by Alan Holden

Ministers Are Servants of Christ, vv. 1-7 A. Three Kinds of Judgment, vv. 3-5 1. Judgment of People 2. Self-judgment 3. Judgment of God B. A True Measure of Genuine Ministers: 1. Servants of Christ, not servants of the deacons/elders. 2. Stewards of the Mysteries of God, the progressive unfolding of the doctrines of Scripture….

1 Corinthians 5

Posted on April 17, 2023April 20, 2023 by Alan Holden

Introduction In chapters 1-4, Paul corrected the “thought” problems of the church: their wrong ideas about God’s power and work and His servants. Now Paul deals with their “moral” problems. But the two are connected; their moral problems come because they aren’t thinking right about God and His world. In chapter 5, Paul addresses immorality…

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