Expositional Excerpts

In 2 Peter 1:16-21 we see that Christians must always appeal to the proper authority when declaring Gospel! In the first part of verse 16 we saw that 1) OTHER SOURCES WOULD CLAIM TO HAVE AUTHORITY . Then, we saw that 2) SOME PEOPLE SPEAK THE TRUTH ABOUT CERTAIN EVENTS .  Then, in vv 19-21 we see 3) PROPER AUTHORITY LIES WITH THE WORD OF GOD . Under this point we discussed that a) All believer...

In 2 Peter 1:16-21 we see that Christians must always appeal to the proper authority when declaring Gospel! In the first part of verse 16 we saw that 1) OTHER SOURCES WOULD CLAIM TO HAVE AUTHORITY . Then, we saw that 2) SOME PEOPLE SPEAK THE TRUTH ABOUT CERTAIN EVENTS . The one thing that we didn't get to cover in the previous episode was the fact that c) Eyewitness accounts bear some authority (b...

As we begin a discussion on 2 Peter 1:16-21, we see that Christians must always appeal to the proper authority when declaring the Gospel ! In the first part of verse 16 we see that 1) OTHER SOURCES WOULD CLAIM TO HAVE AUTHORITY . Then, as we continue with the rest of that verse and through verse 18, we see that 2) SOME PEOPLE SPEAK THE TRUTH ABOUT CERTAIN EVENTS . Unfortunately, we don't have time...

2 Peter 1:10-15 examines the promise of a life lived for Christ. In this section We must be diligent to always be growing in Christ . Looking at the first part of verse 10 we saw that 1) We are commanded to be diligent. Continuing with the end of verse 10 and 11 we see 2) Our diligence comes with an eternal promise . Finally, in vv 12-15, we see 3) We need to be reminded of the goal that is before...

2 Peter 1:10-15 examines the promise of a life lived for Christ. In this section We must be diligent to always be growing in Christ . Looking at the first part of verse 10 we see that 1) We are commanded to be diligent. And we look at a) the command, and then b) the object of the command.

In this section from vv. 5-9 we are governed by the principle that The Scripture provides for and assumes a lifelong transformation into Christlikeness! In the first phrase of verse five we saw that 1) SALVATION STARTS WITH RESCUE FROM THE EFFECTS OF SIN. Then, as we moved to the next phrase in verse five we saw that 2) SALVATION CONTINUES FOR THE BELIEVER IN A TRANSFORMATIVE WAY. Now, in verses 8...

In this section from vv. 5-9 we are governed by the principle that The Scripture provides for and assumes a lifelong transformation into Christlikeness! In the first phrase of verse five we saw that 1) SALVATION STARTS WITH RESCUE FROM THE EFFECTS OF SIN. Then, as we moved to the next phrase in verse five we saw that 2) SALVATION CONTINUES FOR THE BELIEVER IN A TRANSFORMATIVE WAY. We only covered...

As we begin the next section which comprises vv. 5-9, we are governed by the principle that The Scripture provides for and assumes a lifelong transformation into Christlikeness! In the first phrase of verse five we see that 1) SALVATION STARTS WITH RESCUE FROM THE EFFECTS OF SIN. Then, as we move to the next phrase in verse five we see that 2) SALVATION CONTINUES FOR THE BELIEVER IN A TRANSFORMATI...

2 Peter 1:3-4 address a very important doctrine pertaining to the Scriptures themselves. We see in them that We must affirm the sufficiency of Scripture in addressing our entire life on earth! In verse 3 we saw that 1) THE SUFFICIENCY OF SCRIPTURE IS A POWERFUL DOCTRINE , and started to discuss 2) THE SUFFICIENCY OF SCRIPTURE IS A GIFT . We finish up that second point in this episode and move on t...

As Christians, We must affirm the sufficiency of Scripture in addressing our entire life on earth! 2 Peter 1:3-4 addresses the doctrine of the sufficiency of Scripture. And, about this doctrine we learn 1) THE SUFFICIENCY OF SCRIPTURE IS A POWERFUL DOCTRINE; and 2) THE SUFFICIENCY OF SCRIPTURE IS A GIFT .

We continue the introduction to the epistle that covers vv. 1-2, where we see that God will sustain His church, person by person, through His Word! Looking at just the first part of verse one, we saw that 1) YOU ARE NOT BEYOND THE ABILITY OF GOD TO USE FOR HIS PURPOSES. Then, in the second half of verse one we see 2) GOD WANTS ALL BELIEVERS TO RECOGNIZE THEIR EQUALITY OF FAITH. Then, we see in ver...

As we begin looking at 2 Peter, we not only discuss the date and authorship but also, we discuss who Peter was and what we can learn from that. The introduction to the epistle will cover vv. 1-2, where we see that God will sustain His church, person by person, through His Word! Looking at just the first part of verse one, we see that 1) YOU ARE NOT BEYOND THE ABILITY OF GOD TO USE FOR HIS PURPOSES...

In the last four verses of the letter of Paul to the Ephesians we are governed by the idea that Believers ought to have certain desires while walking this earthly pilgrimage. What desires ought the believer to have? In vv. 21-22 we saw that 1) BELIEVERS SHOULD BE INTERESTED IN MINISTRY . In today's episode, we see in vv. 23-24 that 2) BELIEVERS SHOULD DESIRE THE BLESSINGS OF GOD FOR OTHERS IN THE...

As we begin to look at the last four verses of the letter of Paul to the Ephesians, we are governed by the idea that Believers ought to have certain desires while walking this earthly pilgrimage. What desires ought the believer to have? In vv. 21-22 we see that 1) BELIEVERS SHOULD BE INTERESTED IN MINISTRY .

As we look at these final verses in the section on spiritual armor, the question that comes to mind often is how can I know that I am wearing the armor? We look at a few different things that we might be able to do to answer that, but according to these verses, we see that We must put each piece of armor to work through prayer! So then, how do I pray in such a way as to put each piece of armor to...

In this last verse of this smaller section comprised of vv. 14-17 of Ephesians 6, we remember that We must use each piece of equipment that God has given us with the knowledge of its function and purpose. We saw that 1) There is a MANDATE to wear the armor. And 2) There is a METHOD to wear the armor. With this second point we see that a) There is an emphasis on the believer’s responsibility (this...

As we continue to look at the armor of God we are guided by the proposition that We must use each piece of equipment that God has given us with the knowledge of its function and purpose. We're still looking at the second point of this that 2) There is a method to wear the armor. Under this we see that each individual has a responsibility to don their own armor. Then, we started looking at each pie...

As we begin examining Ephesians 6:14-17 we see that We must use each piece of equipment that God has given us with the knowledge of its function and purpose. In v. 14 we see 1) THERE IS MANDATE TO WEAR THE ARMOR; and 2) THERE IS A METHOD TO WEAR THE ARMOR. We only get to the first two components of the armor of God - the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness. We'll examine the others...

The principle that governs Ephesians 6:13 is that We must utilize the tools that God has given us to ensure personal success for the present battle! In order to do this we see that 1) WE MUST UTILIZE EVERY TOOL THAT GOD HAS GIVEN US; 2) THE TOOLS THAT GOD HAS GIVEN US ARE FOR THE PRESENT ; and 3) THE TOOLS THAT GOD HAS GIVEN US WILL ENSURE PERSONAL SUCCESS .

As we continue our look at Ephesians 6:10-12, we focus in on v. 12. We are still governed by the idea that We can and must be ready for the battle that is already upon us! In this verse, we look at the fact that 3) 1.  THE NATURE OF THE BATTLE IS ENUMERATED. We see that it is a) Life-long, b) Not physical, and c) It is spiritual.

This larger section encompasses Ephesians 6:10-20, but we are starting a smaller section of that from vv. 10-12. This smaller section introduces the Christian to the concept of the true battle, or the real war that is being waged in this world - a spiritual battle. Therefore, We can and must be ready for the battle that is already upon us! In v. 10 we see 1) THE SOURCE OF OUR POWER DOES NOT COME F...

In this episode we continue discussing the last main relationship in which Christians should practice submission to one another that they would find in the church. After addressing the marriage relationship, then the family relationship, this last section, encompassing vv. 5-9, addresses the work relationship. We set as the proposition which governs this section that Our performance in this world...

In this episode we continue discussing the last main relationship in which Christians should practice submission to one another that they would find in the church. After addressing the marriage relationship, then the family relationship, this last section, encompassing vv. 5-9, addresses the work relationship. We set as the proposition which governs this section that Our performance in this world...

In this episode we begin discussing the last main relationship in which Christians should practice submission to one another that they would find in the church. After addressing the marriage relationship, then the family relationship, this last section, encompassing vv. 5-9, addresses the work relationship. We set as the proposition which governs this section that Our performance in this world is...

We have seen in this section of Eph. 6:1-4 that A God-honoring family must work diligently to live in harmony with one another! In vv. 1-3 we saw that 1) Children have only one command that they must keep while under their parent's authority. Today, in v. 4 we see that 2) Fathers have two commandments that they must work to obey with regards to their children.