How do we interpret the rich symbolism of this chapter and of the entire book of Revelation? Humbly! God created great creatures who worship Him with great expression of praise. We can learn much from these creatures! (Those of you who were present at the Bible Study in A5B at Sevier Heights BC on Sunday, … Continue reading Revelation 4 Holy, Holy, Holy (Podcast) →

As followers of our Lord Jesus Christ, we believers are expected to be zealous for what is good. This Bible study examines the meaning of the word “zeal” and considers some examples of it. This is a Bible study shared with the residents of McMinn Memorial Nursing Home on Saturday, July 25, 2015. Stay in … Continue reading 1 Peter 3:13 Zealous for What is Good (Podcast) →

Introduction and background to the book of Revelation. Contrasts between Genesis and Revelation. Four basic ways that Revelation is interpreted. God’s use of angels to give Revelation. God’s perspective on “time.” Blessings that come to us as a result of reading the book. Three uses of the word “Asia.” Characteristics of the Roman province of … Continue reading Revelation 1:1-5–Introduction (Part 1) (Podcast) →

Our responsibility to function as priests. Using the book of Revelation to praise and worship the Lord. Those who will mourn as the return of Christ draws near because of their hatred for God. One of the reasons I became posttrib.  How Revelation emphasizes the Sovereignty of God. What Patmos was like. The problem with … Continue reading Revelation 1:5-17–Introduction (Part 2) (Podcast) →

How we are not only to seek peace with others, but actually actively pursue it. Why some people don’t get that peace.  How God answers our prayers in the manner of how someone might weave a beautiful tapestry. A future joy will be to see how the answers were woven into ours and others lives.  How … Continue reading 1 Peter 3:8-12 (Part 4) (Podcast) →

Christians do not reach sinless perfection in this life. But Christians do walk in righteousness. According to John, those who claim the name of Christian but who continue to live a life of sin are lying. Christians have already experienced a radical internal change. At the resurrection, Christians experience a radical external change.  When it … Continue reading 1 John 2-4 Christians Don’t Continue in Sin (Part 1) (Podcast) →

If our faith and salvation are genuine, we will show evidence of loving our brothers and sisters in Christ. Love is much more than just talk. “He is no fool who gives that which he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.” (Jim Elliot, Martyred Missionary to the Auca Indians of Ecuador) The … Continue reading 1 John 2-4 Christians Don’t Continue in Sin (Part 2) (Podcast) →

In these verses, Peter, inspired by the Holy Spirit, quickly lists 13 commands that are important for all believers, especially when we are going through tough times (when it’s easy for us to get too self-absorbed.) This study is the 3rd of 4 looks at these 5 verses. Topics: How Proverbs are to be taken as general … Continue reading 1 Peter 3:8-12 (Part 3) (Podcast) →

Jeremy’s Memorial Service. Ken Harrison, Chaplin of the Southern Dawgs MC, officiated. I added a few words directed toward Kaylee and Austin at the end of the service.

What does God mean when He tells us to “love not the world?” Why are Christians tempted to love the world? Does the danger of entanglement with the world have anything to do with Christian involvement in politics? Is there a danger of identifying too closely with one political party? Why do unbelievers call Christians … Continue reading 1 John 2:15ff (Part 1) Love Not the World (Podcast) →