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By Elizabeth Prata Paul wrote 4 epistles while he was in jail, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon. Paul was in chains but he exulted that the Gospel was not chained. Now I want you to …
By Elizabeth Prata Paul wrote 4 epistles while he was in jail, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon. Paul was in chains but he exulted that the Gospel was not chained. Now I want you to …
In Luke 10, Jesus sent out his seventy-two disciples to spread the gospel message. He also gave them very specific commands of what they could and could not do. Jesus sending out his disciples to spread the gospel reminds us that Jesus has compassion for those who do not know him. "When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd" (Matthew 9:36).Sometimes it can be overwhelming just to think of the number of people that yo
By Elizabeth Prata Martyn Lloyd-Jones (MLJ) preached through an incredible series called “The Great Doctrines of God.” You can listen to them here. The companion sermon to The Good Ange…
What do Christians mean by grace?The doctrine of grace results from the doctrine of lordship, referring to the God of Israel in the Old Testament and Jesus of Nazareth in the New Testament.Grace in the Old TestamentIn the Old Testament context, lordship means that the Creator does whatever he chooses to do. “Whatever the Lord pleases, he does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps.” (Psalm 135:6). This was not a foreign idea for ancient religions. The gods had power over men, and t
Three pillars of Biblical Grace are critical supports for this concept in Christian faith. Especially to fully experience its full power.
By Elizabeth Prata Angels are mentioned almost three hundred times in the Bible. Let’s look at who these created beings are and what they do for God. This essay will be divided into three sec…
(A post from Emmanuel Baptist Church.) The curse of death and suffering that God brought on the world was deliberately designed to communicate the reality and the seriousness of sin.
The prophet Elijah began his ministry as a prophet at a time when the Northern Kingdom was facing a religious crisis. The deplorable conditions of the nation were caused by the policies of Ahab, ki…
The preparation process rarely resembles the dream you initially received from God. Often feelings of being hidden and overlooked quickly follow our initial call from God. A huge obstacle to success is being unaware of what a season of Obscurity looks like and why God uses it to prepare us. The Webs
If you’ve ever studied the biblical book of Habakkuk or have wanted to, you’ll be excited to hear about Jean Wilund’s book Embracing Joy as my next book drawing. In Jean’s 8-week Bible study of the tiny book of Habakkuk, you’ll dive into the turbulent world of one of the Old Testament prophets—a world not that different from ours today. You’ll discover how Hababkkuk pushed forward to choose trust and find joy despite the violence that ruled his homeland. With a conversational tone, guiding questions, and Jean’s three-step transformational Bible study method, Jean Wilund makes relevant connections to our life and times. Whether studying alone or with a group, you will experience the same powerful, life-altering truths that changed Habakkuk’s perspective long ago.
The prophet Isaiah once described his summons to the heavenly throne to stand before God and receive his prophetic commission. He saw “the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up” (Isaiah 6:1-2). Around the throne, Isaiah saw seraphim, six-winged beings, which sang an endless refrain: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory” (Isaiah 6:3).That Isaiah saw one God upon the throne is no shock to us given the decidedly monotheistic shape of the Hebrew faith
Three steps to a purpose driven faith. Here are three steps in a meaningful direction towards a faith that is purposeful.
Part 2 of the chronological order of the Book of Revelation. Is there an order of events in the book of Revelation. This 2 part Bible study supplies the answer.
A study of Colossians 4:15-18 reveals the importance of genuine relationships in the church, in disciple-making, and ministry engagement.
By Elizabeth Prata “And one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!” (Isaiah 6:3). Holiness is a quality of perfection, sinle…
A study of Colossians 4:12-14 affirms the importance of prayer, maturity and assurance in following God's will, and loyal ministry workers.
By Elizabeth Prata Angels are mentioned almost three hundred times in the Bible. Let’s look at who these created beings are and what they do for God. This essay will be divided into three sec…
Christians say that our sins are nailed to the cross, but what does that mean? This means that the cross of Jesus accomplished atonement for our sins. However, it also means that in our everyday lives, sin must be left to die on the cross with Christ. We call this repentance, or in days past, the “mortification of the flesh.” How is this accomplished? I’d like to offer six necessary components of personal sanctification and devotion that I have gleaned from Scripture and various authors who have
A study of Colossians 4:6-9 affirms gracious words and wholesome conversations, brotherhood and servant leadership, and encouragement.
Was Nahum right, or was Jonah? Did God want to condemn Ninevah or save it?