Here we meet nine men, with seven defining character traits. The main point of these verses is that Paul is appealing to Timothy to come quickly and bring several things with him.

Pastor Borden continues the teaching on the Holy Spirit, using the text in the Lord's discourse in the upper room. In this text, Christ teaches the disciples about vital things including His death and resurrection, that had to precede the beginning of the Church. He also told them of the primary role of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and following. He assured them that the Church would continue on earth until the Rapture and would be unique and spiritually superior to anything they had experienced.

We took the opportunity of the Lord's Table service to conclude our exposition of Ecclesiastes. At the end of the book is an important part about fearing God and keeping His commandments, knowing that God will bring all of our lives into judgment. Christians are thankful that the sinful works we have done are taken by Christ at the cross, and so we gladly remember the Lord at His Table. The New Testament's revelation adds to what Solomon wrote is that the Christian's sinful works are judged at the cross so that he will not have be judged for them when he stands before the Bema seat of Christ.

In these verses, the apostle Paul reflects his belief that his death is coming very soon. Reading this portion is a sad undertaking, yet at the same time we sense a remarkable trust in God. We learn from it that we should consider our lives like Paul considered his: an offering to God, which when we die, is finally poured out to the last drop in His service and worship.

This message has to do with the revelation of God and the the inspiration and illumination of the Word of God.

Tonight's question and answer session had questions on 1 John 5 and the sin unto death; and the cessation of prophecy and other miraculous gifts.

The passage is structured like a sandwich, with the bread as Timothy's responsibilities in verses 1-2 and 5. The middle of the sandwich describes those who will reject sound teaching in verses 3-4. This is one sandwich with good bread but terrible contents!

Paul issues Timothy a command to preach the Word of God. This is made consciously, openly, and fully before God the Father and God the Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Our teacher taught through the entire book of Hosea in review fashion in about 38 minutes! Listen in as the series of study is completed which started back on December 27, 2015.

Tonight the church had the high privilege to formally recognize Terry Scott for the gospel ministry. The audio explains the background of the situation, records Pastor Postiff's charge to the candidate from 1 Peter 5:1-4, and then has the prayers for Pastor Terry. May the Lord bless his ministry richly. Join us in rejoicing by listening in, and praying. Thank you!

We have studied the entire third chapter in two sections, but there is more to be said. Remember the basic outline of the passage. Verses 1-9 deal with the dangerous times that will exist in increasing measure at the end of the age. The character and conduct of the people who are at the center of these dangerous times are detailed.

In verses 10-17, Paul instructs Timothy as to how he can successfully navigate the evil days in which he lives. The basic tool in his toolbox is the Bible. The Word of God will outfit him for everything that he needs. We can be ready by taking heed to the same message.