This is an attempt to communicate what I believe God is teaching us about marriage and divorce through Paul in 1 Corinthians 7. It is a controversial passage. Godly teachers disagree with me and with each other. I pray that this study […]

In this study: Is celibacy good? or bad? What do husbands and wives owe each other? What are the ten emotional needs identified by Willard Harley and highlighted in his book, His Needs, Her Needs? What are the six “Love Busters” highlighted by Harley? What is the evidence that Paul may have been married at one … Continue reading 1 Corinthians 7:1-15 Single? Married? His Needs, Her Needs →

In this message: Why does God command us to praise His Name? What are some of the most frequently used names of God? What are some of the most precious compound names of God? How does the 23rd Psalm summarize the character of God that He reveals to us in His compound names? Stay in the … Continue reading Psalm 113:3 The Names of the Lord (CCCS Chapel 3/8/18) (Podcast) →

In this study: Why did Paul thank God that he didn’t baptize many of the Corinthians? What does Paul’s attitude teach about baptismal regeneration? What is the danger of great speaking eloquence? What is the danger of exalting knowledge? Why does the cross seem so foolish to so many? What are some examples of the … Continue reading 1 Corinthians 1:14-31 Wisdom of Men, Wisdom of God (Podcast) →

What is the history of the city of Corinth? Why did Paul write 1 Corinthians? What topics does Paul cover in 1 Corinthians? What can we learn about correcting our children and grandchildren from Paul’s introduction? What is the difference between disagreements and divisions? Why might the church at Corinth have divided over Paul, Apollos, … Continue reading 1 Corinthians 1:1-13 Disagree but Stay United (Podcast) →

What did Jesus have to say about those who craved signs and wonders? What signs and wonders did John the Baptist (who was filled with the Holy Spirit from his mother’s womb) perform? What is the potential danger of craving signs and wonders? How was this Roman official like the Syrophoenician woman of Matthew 15? … Continue reading John 4:46-53 Signs and Wonders (Podcast) →

What are some ways that Satan tries to lie to us about God? Why does God require us to recite the truth about Himself back to Him? What are some of the benefits of praising God? What is an example of an effective way to put on the belt of truth about God? Stay in … Continue reading CCCS Chapel 2/22/18 The Belt of Truth about God (podcast) →

In this study: What kinds of evidence did Paul offer King Agrippa II? How do we know that Jesus’ appearance to Paul was an actual physical appearance and not just an internal subjective vision? What did Jesus reveal to Paul during that appearance on the road to Damascus? What was the real reason that the Jews … Continue reading Acts 23-26 (Part 2) Paul in Caesarea (Podcast) →

In this study: How did Paul’s Roman citizenship help him? How did Claudius Lysius (the Roman Tribune) show that Paul had favor in his eyes? What is the story behind the beautiful city of Caesarea Maritima? How did Tacitus describe Governor Felix? Why was Felix impressed with Paul’s case-making? Why didn’t Felix release Paul? Why … Continue reading Acts 23-26 (part 1) Paul in Caesarea (Podcast) →

This is a discussion that we had in the Tellico Plains High School Veritas Club on 2/16/18 about the book and movie called “The Shack” . (Note: There was a loud fan blowing in the room. So the sound quality at the very beginning, and also near the end, when Mr. Patton speaks briefly, is … Continue reading Discussion of “The Shack” at TPHS Veritas Club 2/16/18 (Podcast) →