Heritage Baptist Church of Frankfort IL

The gospel of Christ was going to the new regions of Samaria. Phillip the evangelist saw many converted and baptized. One person was Simon the Sorcerer. He did what everyone else had done. However, it seems like later he may not have been saved. How does one figure out whether he was saved or not?

Impatience in this lesson deal with our response to the unintentional actions of others. There are many occasion when we let others accidents and failures enrage us. A constant state of impatience is irritability.

The false teachers in Corinth had taken up the common rhetorical tactic of comparing themselves to Paul and boasting of their accomplishments. Paul addresses the foolishness of comparing people and ministries. It was something Paul had previously addressed in 1 Corinthians. Paul will find his boast in the Lord and what the Lord had done with and through him.

John recorded two appearances of Jesus to His disciples immediately after the resurrection. Each one of these accounts served a purpose. In the end all of what John recorded served the purpose of pointing to Christ, the Son of God. The hoped for result is that you might believe on the Son.

Self-control is something everyone lacks. Self-control is governing our desires, cravings, emotions, and passions. We can see a lack of self-governing when it comes to eating, temper, and personal finances.

We can be selfish in many areas. Our selfishness can be seen in our use of time and money. It can also be displayed in inconsiderate attitudes we have toward others.

John includes two stories about the resurrection that confirm two things. First confirmation was that there was an empty tomb. Second confirmation was that someone had seen the risen Christ.

Paul starts this section of his letter to the Corinthians with a statement of being prepared to battle. Paul was being questioned by some in the congregation about his Gospel qualifications for ministry. Paul declares that he is ready to tear down the strongholds of the false apostles and teachers that have crept into the congregation at Corinth.

Pride comes in many forms. It can come in the form of moral self-righteousness, or correct doctrine, in an independent spirit or pride in achievement. All of these can be a reflection of our prideful hearts.

Pilate had to make decisions about the person of Jesus Christ. Was He a king? Was He God? Pilate faced these questions that every human being must grapple with. A failure to accept the truth will lead to tragic decisions.