Ben Church of Christ

The demons that were cast out had a belief in Christ. Is this the same level or type of faith that is expected of man? We consider the teachings of James 2 in looking at the connection of faith and works.

How easy is to scheme? In line with added information (conspiracy) we consider the messenger that deals with that information. Does God allow one to take a Bible in one hand and lie with the other? We consider....

The root of all evil stems from the love, coventing more. Money talks and gets attention. A careful study from the Word of God shows just how powerful this attraction (distraction) can be.

Conspiracies have increased in the past few weeks involving historic and recent events. They are nothing new going back to The garden of eden. We consider and apply how some even today conspire against.....

What is the application of forgiveness when one is walking as they should (1 John 1) ? Is it a continual without conditions? If not, what are the conditions for cleansing?

We look at the transition between the end of the old and the ushering in of a new covenant. We consider the overall plan of God and just how the new plan was set into motion - we look at some lessons we can learn from a forerunner that paved the way for the Messiah.

What goes in the blank? There are a number of acts that are a part of getting man to a place of salvation. We consider....

The most important question with the most important answer. This question was answered multiple times, but seemed to give varying answers. We introduce a series looking at this concept to see there is actually only one answer.

The Lord is my light and my salvation. A plea to God from David as he acknowledges the reality of God in his life.

Who Jesus is brought questions early in his life. Even before he was born, there were questions about who he would be. And even today, with many following, there are differences. How can this be and is it possible to be united?

A lesson looking closely at the parable of one that was highly successful from a worldly perspective. But what about his soul? Gain the world and lose your soul?

Since the onset of time, God has had a plan for man. And man has been included in that plan. God has ultimate power, yet he has always involved man as part of the bringing about his plans.

In the Old Testament times, there were cities established that gave a safe haven for the accused to safely live until time of trial. We learn from these cities and apply to our safety and salvation.

The Bible uses word pictures that enable us to more easily grasp concepts, make application, and remember. As the heart is vital to our existence, similar applications are made on the spiritual side.

As part of our obedience, we are promised the gift of the Holy Spirit. We look at how this gift works with man, and the Word to give man the power to do more.

Will a life of obedience and honor to God be lost if a sin is committed where no repentance and confession is made? There are examples where one sin was enough to cost. We look at two extremes related and one key component that is most important - the heart.

A continuance in the series of lessons from the Book of Psalms. Chapter 37 looks at the saints not being forsaken but also a look at the influence of evildoers.

Are their degrees of reward? Are there least and greatest in Heaven? This concept is widely accepted but is there Biblical support for such?

We take a closer look at 1 Peter 1:13-15 "Be Holy, for I am Holy."

The final listing in Gal 5 is a term that threads through the rest of those listed prior. In Control takes strength, sometimes courage, sometimes sacrifice, and even at our best we can find challenges. Let's consider the reasons this fruit is the anchor for the others.

Nicodemus comes to Christ with a bold proclamation. Yet Christ didn't applaud his statement but countered with a truth regarding rebirth that seemed to confuse Nicodemus even as it does today.

Nearing the end of the list of the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5 ins "Goodness." Some during the time of Christ thought this quality was not highly desired rather a sign of weakness. Yet this characteristic is one show frequently by Christ. Like the rest, this fruit has more depth that we sometimes give.

Life events can shake our core. Such was experienced by Isaiah that brought God back into the place he should be. This application is a powerful reminder of not just the love of our God, but the reasons we need Him.

We continue into the listing of the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5 where we are looking at faithful. This is another term that Bible student know, but the extent of this fruit goes deeper and farther than we might think.

The life of every servant was not recorded as were the likes of Moses and Abraham. This study looks at a list of the faithful from Genesis 5 that walked with God, lived and died and the next generation came.....