In writing to the Corinthians, Paul stated that the gospel which he had delivered to them was of first importance. It is the main thing which must be at the heart of all of our preaching, teaching, and life. It is laid out in 1 Corinthians 15 as that which was delivered, which makes demands, and which itself delivers us into salvation. Speaker: Jus…

This week’s study of Abraham looks at the patriarch in a moment of questioning and possible doubt. Though he believed God’s promises, he had yet to see evidence of some of them, and time seemed to be growing short. Yet God’s reassurance was enough for Abram to believe, and as the Scripture says, it was counted to him as righteousness. Teacher: Just…

This week’s lesson focuses on Genesis 14, and Abram’s courageous efforts to help his nephew, Lot, after he was captured by invading armies. Teacher: Allen Hutchison저자 Orangeburg church of Christ

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley God’s word, in so many places, and reminds us of how great it is to be his children. In our text from Ephesians 3 we are reminded that we have God’s Spirit strengthening us, that Christ dwells in our hearts, that we can know God’s love, and that God can do more than we ask or think.…

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley The Old Testament closes with a word concerning “the great and awesome day of the Lord.” Though the language of Malachi could be applied to the final day, it also pointed to a day that would be heralded by the “coming of Elijah,” a day which came when John came forth preaching to “repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at han…

Teacher: Justin P. Sivley After his failure in Egypt, Abraham returned to Canaan with his wife and nephew. But the possessions that Abraham had gained in Egypt soon became a cause of testing, ultimately resulting in separation from Lot.저자 Orangeburg church of Christ

Teacher: Justin P. Sivley This week we focus exclusively on Jesus’ trial before Pilate, with special emphasis on the various people involved. We examine the hypocrisy of the Jewish leaders, the cowardice of Pilate, and the steadfastness of Jesus.저자 Orangeburg church of Christ

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley Grace is a wonderful and precious gift that God has given to us, but unfortunately it is also a gift that has great potential to be misunderstood and misapplied. When it comes to grace, we want to avoid the extremes of understanding grace, rather that be emphasizing grace too much (by sinning without restraint) or by empha…

Speaker: Justin P Sivley In Hosea, God, through the prophet, spoke of the exodus of his people out of the land of Egypt and of the bondage that it represented. Centuries later the family of Jesus would mirror that exodus when they returned to their homeland after having fled to Egypt to escape Herod. But still today, in a metaphorical sense, God co…