2 Thessalonians 2:1-2 The Day of the Lord
Paul wrote two letters to the church in Thessalonica to combat false beliefs about the coming of Christ. The church still has false doctrine about this subject. Today we will look at the Biblical view of the Day of the Lord, or the coming of the Lord.
1 Samuel 12:19-25 Serve the LORD With All You Heart
Israel is faced with their sin in asking for a king, thus rejecting God for their King. Samuel rebukes them and then encourages them in how to love for God, both king and populace. What are the moral implications for us individually?
2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 The Coming of Our Lord …
The letters Paul wrote to the church at Thessalonica are pivotal letters for arguing the Dispensational school of theology, especially the Pre-Tribulation rapture theory. Today we begin analyzing the structure of their arguments.
Ecclesiastes 9:11-18 Wisdom and Folly
Wisdom is better than folly. But wisdom does not guarantee ‘success’ in life, timing and circumstances (from the ISV Bible) happen to all. What is the doctrinal fallout from this?
1 Samuel 11:12-12:18 The Trouble With Kings
King Saul leads the recently formed Jewish Army to victory. Samuel offers s well-deserved rebuke and instructions for continued blessing, or living under a curse from God.
2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 Justice is Coming
There are two topics we will concentrate on here. First, the Justice of God which is certainly coming; Second, the timing of the return of Christ and the implications in this text for the theory of the pre-tribulational rapture.
Ecclesiastes 9:1-10 The Enjoyment of Life
Solomon has seen it all. Here again he tells us the secret to living a life of contentment. it’s really not a secret, it’s just that so many don’t experience it.
2 Thessalonians 1:5 Worthy of the Kingdom
How could Paul say that we would be considered worthy of the Kingdom of God? And what is the ‘evidence of the righteous judgment of God? This is our subject in this verse.
Ecclesiastes 8:10-13 Who Lives By Wisdom?
Solomon has been in pursuit for the person who lives by wisdom. What is the standard, how do you measure, and what are the findings? It is a difficult quest, but he does give some results of that quest.
1 Samuel 10:1-27 Anointed, Chosen and Elected
In a private ceremony, Samuel anoints Saul as the first King of Israel. Following a series of signs to confirm this to Saul, Samuel then publicly ‘selects’ Saul and inaugurates him as the new King.
