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In this sermon, Pastor Linehan considers God's instructions as to the tribal offerings for the Tabernacle.

Are you reading the Bible carefully, or only seeing what you expect to see? A verse taken out of context can become a pretext. Learn seven basic rules that help us read the Bible carefully, compare Scripture with Scripture, and keep knowing God as the goal. Are you reading it right? God gave us His words to be understood, believed, and obeyed. But careless reading can pull a verse out of context, overlook important words, or force a difficult passage to contradict a clear one. This Sunday school lesson presents seven basic rules of biblical interpretation: follow the plain sense of Scripture, interpret Scripture with Scripture, use clear passages to understand difficult ones, respect the proper context, pay attention to individual words, approach Bible study with the right heart, and make knowing God the true goal. The purpose of Bible study is not merely to collect information. It is to know the Lord, understand His words correctly, and grow in grace and obedience. Key references: Matthew 4:4; Matthew 5:17-18; Proverbs 30:5; 1 Corinthians 3:1-2; Hebrews 5:11-14; Philippians 3:10; Titus 1:16; 1 John 2:3-5; 2 Peter 3:18. Bible: King James Bible Church: Arnold Baptist Tabernacle Subscribe for more King James Bible teaching and preaching from Arnold Baptist Tabernacle.

This sermon concludes a series on the identity of Jesus by examining Matthew 16, where Peter confesses Christ as the Son of the Living God. The message clarifies that the church is built upon Jesus Christ, the cornerstone, rather than the apostle Peter, refuting common misinterpretations of the text. By contrasting the pagan history of Caesarea Philippi with the stability of God's truth, the sermon emphasizes that believers must anchor their lives in a firm spiritual foundation. It warns against the instability of relying on religious routines or human approval, using the Leaning Tower of Pisa as an illustration of weak foundations. Ultimately, the preacher urges the congregation to build their lives upon Jesus Christ, ensuring stability and security amidst the chaos of the world.

This message was delivered during our Sunday morning service on September 20, 2026. The text being expounded is Ephesians 5:18. To learn more about Tabernacle or access more resources, visit https://www.tabernaclebaptistchurch.com/.

This sermon addresses the theological error of mixing salvation by grace with works of the law, using the Galatian church's drift toward legalism as a primary example. The central message emphasizes that believers are saved by faith alone and must continue their spiritual growth through the power of the Holy Spirit rather than their own fleshly efforts. Key themes include the sufficiency of Christ's finished work on the cross, the necessity of spiritual discernment to avoid false doctrines, and the distinction between holiness and human perfection. The tone is both convicting and pastoral, urging the audience to examine their reliance on personal ability versus their dependence on God. The sermon concludes by affirming that true sanctification and spiritual fruit are the result of abiding in Christ, not human striving.