Understanding biblical culture explains many Bible passages that seem odd to the modern reader: Paul kicking against the pricks; the lost coin, and Jesus seeing Nathaniel under the fig tree. Discover the true meaning of these passages by watching this video! Donate to Lake Saunders Baptist Church: https://donate.stripe.com/5kA6q9fTz5yJ01y000 Visit https://www.LakeSaundersBaptistChurch.com
Author: Alan Holden
Past Usage, Part 3
What was Paul’s infirmity? To understand this, we must first know what Aaron’s infirmity was. According to the Law, a priest with a physical disability could not serve as High Priest. But the Book of Hebrews talks about Aaron’s infirmity. A closer look at how infirmity was used in Scripture will reveal a clearer understanding….
Past Usage, Part 2
What was Paul’s infirmity? To understand this, we must first know what Aaron’s infirmity was. According to the Law, a priest with a physical disability could not serve as High Priest. But the Book of Hebrews talks about Aaron’s infirmity. A closer look at how infirmity was used in Scripture will reveal a clearer understanding….
2 Timothy Introduction
1 Timothy was written while Paul was under house arrest in Rome. After his acquittal by Caesar, Paul continued his missionary ministry for a few more years. Following the fire in Rome in 64 AD, Nero blamed the Christians and a wave of Christian persecution followed. Paul was falsely accused of treason by Alexander (2…
1 Timothy 5-6
The Church and Its Members Church Members, vv. 1-2 A. Treat older saints with respect, but correct them when they are in the wrong. B. Treat younger saints as brothers and sisters. To Widows, vv. 3-16 A. The Family needs to support their parents. B. Enrolled Widows’ Requirements for Church Aid C. Young widows To…
1 Timothy 4
The Church and Its Minister A Good Minister: Preaching the Word, vv. 1-6 A. The Danger, vv. 1-3 B. The Answer, vv. 4-6–>the Word of God and Prayer A Godly Minister: Practicing the Word, vv. 7-12 A. Spiritual Food–>The Word of God. B. Spiritual Exercise–>prayer, witnessing, tithing, love A Growing Minister: Progressing in the Word,…
1 Timothy 3
Church and Members, Part 2 The New Testament Pastor, vv. 1-7 The Church is made up of saints, bishops, and deacons (Philippians 1:1). Pastor, elder, bishop refer to the same office. These terms describe the pastor as an elder in terms of spiritual maturity, and an overseer in terms of the ministry of the church….
1 Timothy 2
The Church and Its Members, Part 1 The Place of Prayer in the Local Church, vv. 1-8 A. “First of all”–>Prayer is vital to the local church. B. Its Nature C. Its Aim D. Its Conditions The Place of Women in the Local Church, vv. 9-15 Paul presents a 3-fold headship in the local church:…
1 Timothy 1
The Church and Its Message Introduction A. The Author–>Paul B. The Recipient Teach Sound Doctrine, vv. 1-11 A. Sound Doctrine Produces Assurance, not Doubt, v. 5 B. False Doctrine Produces Doubt and Questions, vv. 3-4 C. The Law Condemns the Sinner D. The Glorious Gospel Saves the Sinner Preach the Glorious Gospel, vv. 12-17 A….
Revelation 21-22
Heaven The New Heaven and Earth, vv. 1-2 A. “New” means “new in character,” not “new in time.” B. “No more sea” — This is the Sea of Separation, cf John on Isle of Patmos. The New People of God, vv. 3-8 A. God dwells personally with the saints. B. No more tears, death, or…