Bible Truth with Bryan Swinford

I. In Romans 6 "we are not under the law" , now in Romans 7 "we are delivered from the law." II. The motions of sin, how the law provokes sin. III. The four laws of Romans 7 - law of God, of sin, of mind, and another law in our members. IV. The battle within all of us. V. Our new nature does not sin, but a remnant of indwelling corruption remains in our flesh. VI. Our first marriage was to the Law...

I. Prophecy of the Cross II. The change in Peter after the Cross III. The Power of the Cross IV. The Program of the Cross V. The Plea of the Cross

I. The body of sin is made powerless, but the believer must reside in the body until death or rapture. II. We put off the old man (crucified) we put on the new man (resurrection) III. After salvation - sanctification. IV. We are to yield as servants of righteousness and as servants to God. V. First we saw the benefits of justification now we see the fruits of justification.

I. We should expect God to do marvelous works in our lives. II. What God has done for you is your testimony to others. III. Peter and John deflected attention for the miracle onto Jesus Christ, denying any and all personal merit. IV. Only faith in Christ produces works that glorify God V. The Jews again rebuked for unbelief and told to repent and accept Jesus as Messiah.

I. Shall we continue in sin now that we're saved? II. The believer identifies with the death, burial, resurrection of Jesus Christ. III. Our old man is crucified - we should not serve sin. IV. Five Facts about sin. V. The solution for all sin - Jesus Christ.

I. Known as the town harlot she had a bad reputation. (We can find faith in the least likely of places.) II. She made a profession of faith believing in God and desired to leave her old life behind in exchange for deliverance and salvation. III. Her delivery illustrates "justification by faith." IV. Regardless of people thought of her she proves to us the extent of God's love. No one is worthless...

I. The five "much more" statements of chapter 5. II. Condemnation and Death brought to mankind through Adam. III. Righteousness and Life brought by Christ. IV. The repenting sinner receives much more in Christ than he ever lost in Adam.

I. Peter and John go to the temple to pray. II. Do we pray throughout the day. III. A beggar in desperate condition asking for alms outside the beautiful temple. IV. How often does the church internalize its focus but fail to meet the Spiritual needs on the front porch. V. Sometimes the religious crowd inside the church is comfortable keeping the weak and needy outside the church. They want to pay...

I. Justification by Faith II. Benefits of Justification. III. Peace with God. IV. Glory in God - even in Tribulation. V. While we were yet sinners Christ died for us.

I. The tabernacle - it's design and construction. II. The Word of God has to be followed for God to be glorified. III. The rewarding feeling of watching God bless your labors for Him. IV. When God puts you in an inconvenient situation. V. Sometimes the Will of God avoids our own comfort but there's always a blessing in our obedience.

I. The promise was through "the righteousness of faith" II. The promise to Abraham was an unconditional one (grace) given 430 years before the law. III. The law brings wrath not justification. IV. "Sure to (ALL) the seed" V. Being not "weak in faith" VI. "Staggered not at the promise of God" VII. Being fully persuaded. Nothing is hopeless when it comes to God's Word

I. Christ was crucified but didn't stay dead. II. "What shall we do? under conviction " III. Repentance and Baptism - are they required for salvation? IV. Many gladly received the Word and were saved. V. A beautiful picture of a Bible believing church.

I. Abraham - his faith counted for righteousness. II. Abraham's faith tested. III. Faith justifies man before God, works justifies man before his fellow man. IV. Blessed is the man who the Lord will not impute sin. V. The imputation of righteousness to the believer. VI. What saith the Scripture? VII. The rewards of faith are by the Grace of God.

I. A fight in the womb - proof of both consciousness and purpose before birth. II. Jacob's questions character. III. The damage of favoritism in a family. IV. A divided family. V. Jacob meets God - a turning point. VI. Reconciliation in a relationship. VII. Even if our character is questionable at the first, God can still use us in a powerful way.

I. Two kinds of witnesses to God's works - doubters that mock, and those that are amazed and seek meaning. II. Peter reveals the pouring out of the Spirit at Pentecost was fulfillment of Joel 2:28. III. The "last days " began with Christ, and will end with the day of the Lord. IV. We are in the last days - during this Church Age whosoever calls on the name of the Lord is saved. V. Christ resurrect...

The stewards of friendship. We are to love, forgive, and testify of Christ to the world in word and action.

I. Pentecost means 50 and was the third of six great feast for Israel. II. The significance of the order of the six feasts. III. O.T. Pentecost and N.T. Pentecost contrasted. IV. A correct Biblical view on Tongues. V. The main thing at Pentecost was: Souls saved, God glorified, Church founded, ministers equipped with Holy Spirit, and prophecy fulfilled.

I. "But now" [the righteousness of God] WITHOUT the law is manifested. II. The righteousness of God is by the faith of Jesus Christ (unto all and upon) ALL that believe. III. Two witnesses - Law and the Prophets. IV. The cost of this righteousness. V. The results of this righteousness. VI. The scope of this righteousness.

I. Christian responsibility with government. II. Christians and politics. III. Christians and voting. IV. Christians and military service. V. The most important service - to the Lord as ministers of the Gospel.

I. The disciples go to the upper room - places of familiarity with Christ are places of comfort in our lives. II. The disciples were in one accord in prayer. III. God's people should be on one accord in: expectation, communication, consecration, separation, and cooperation. IV. There is power in a church that's in agreement with one another.

I. We're the Jews advantaged - yes, but they were not better than anyone else, or more spiritual. II. Did others unbelief make the faith "without effect" - God forbid. III. Man has proven to be unreliable time and time again, yet God has always been faithful. IV. The Jews asked "if their unrighteousness commends the righteousness of God (Jesus Christ) then why does God condemn them? Isn't that unf...

I. The Grace of God [that bringeth salvation] II. God's Grace has appeared to (ALL) men. III. The same grace that saves also teaches us repentance (to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts.) IV. We are looking for a "blessed hope." V. The responsibility to preach the truth, with authority, which is given to us by God.

I. Two ministries of the Holy Spirit - Old and New Testament. II. Nine appearances of God's Glory Cloud III. Ascension and Return of Christ Compared.

I. God now makes His case to the Jew - that his Jewish heritage and administration of the Law of Moses does not save them. II. The Law is not designed to give rest and confidence but rather to awaken the conscience to a sense of sinfulness. III. The things the Jew put confidence in did not transform his life. IV. The big talk but inconsistent walk of the Jews caused Gentiles to blasphemy the name...

I. Luke the author his former treatise (the Gospel of Luke) II. The second part (Acts) that which occurred after the resurrection and ascension of Christ. III. Foundation of the Church IV. Beginning of a New Dispensation (Grace) V. The real power of the Holy Ghost is manifested in our ability to be witnesses for Him throughout the world.