Author: Alan Holden

Introduction Chapter 5 shows the benefits of justification as explained in chapter 4. We must understand the difference between justification and sanctification: A. Justification is righteousness imputed; sanctification is righteousness imparted, worked out in our live by the Spirit. B. Justification is our standing before God; sanctification is our state here on earth before others….

Introduction Chapter 6 ends the first section of 1 Corinthians dealing with sins in the church. The source of these sins–divisions, immorality, disputes, and defilement–stem from the fact that the Corinthians believers were spiritual babies and not growing in the Lord. They had their eyes on men, not Christ; they were feeding on milk, not…

Introduction Chapter 8 continues God’s message in chapter 7 to King Ahaz about Israel’s and Syria’s conspiracy against Judah. Chapter 8 gives a more specific timeline when God will thwart Israel’s and Syria’s conspiracy. Isaiah’s Message: Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz, vv. 1-4 A. The Billboard: Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz 1. The Writing, v.1 2. The Witnesses, v. 2 B. The Prophetess,…

Introduction A. Uzziah began his 52-year reign at age 16. 1. 2 Kings 15:3 says, he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Amaziah had done. 2. 2 Chronicles 26:5 says, He sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of…

Introduction A. The Title 1. David directs worship leaders to sing his psalm, 1 Chronicles 6:33; 16:5-7; 25:6. 2. David directs worship leaders to play flutes. B. The Trouble: as king, David will have to make decisions and hear from dishonest advisors. C. The Teaching: Leaders prepare for the day’s events in prayer and meditation….

Introduction A. The Title 1. David directs worship leaders to sing his psalm, 1 Chronicles 6:33; 16:5-7; 25:6. 2. David directs worship leaders to use stringed instruments. B. The Trouble 1. David is distressed by malicious slander. 2. David finds peace and refuge in God. C. The Teaching–>Encouragement for those in similar circumstances. David’s Petition,…

Introduction God saves sinners by their faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is an act of God’s grace and not the result of human effort. God saves sinners through Christ’s resurrection power and not our own works. This is illustrated through the example of Abraham. Justification Is by Faith, not Works,…

The Song of the Vineyard, vv. 1-7 A. The Cultivation of the Vineyard 1. The Choice Field: “a very fruitful hill” 2. The Choice Vine 3. The Configuration of the Field a. Fenced b. Cleared of stones c. Built a tower d. Build a winepress B. The Crop of the Vineyard: “wild grapes”–>poisonous berries, offensive…

The Desolation of the Lord’s Wrath, v. 1 A. “That Day” = the Day of the Lord, the Second Coming Battle, Revelation 19:11ff B. Daughters of Zion have few men to choose as husbands. C. Women need the protection of husbands: 1. They need a name; 2. They need to take away the shame of…

Introduction, v. 1 A. “Paul, a prisoner”–Paul was under house arrest in Rome, awaiting his appeal before Caesar, Acts 28:30-31. B. “A prisoner of Christ Jesus”–Paul did not consider himself a prisoner of Rome; he was a prisoner of Christ Jesus. C. “Unto Philemon, our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer” 1. Philemon was a Christian brother…