LHIM Weekly Bible Teaching

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”John Cortright”] 2 Corinthians 2:17 – ESV (English Standard Version) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. When thinking of “creation,” one often thinks of the Genesis creation.  Throughout Scripture, God hints at a new creation.  Ps 102:15-18; 104:29-30; Is 65:17 1 Peter 3:5-13 In the...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Jerry Wierwille”] The world is in a process of continual change. The sun rises and falls each day, and we grow older with each passing year. Our lives also consist of many seasons and times of change. Whether it is relationships, family, job, home, hobbies, etc. Almost every stage of life is associated with major change. But also, sometimes those changes...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Sean Finnegan”] Throughout Scripture we find examples of those who fell away from their obedience to God and then came back.  Doing so requires honesty, repentance, and accepting God’s forgiveness. 2 Chronicles 33:1-6   Manasseh was not only the longest reigning king of Judah, but also the worst of all time.  He built high places to worship Baal, install...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Vince Finnegan”] John 1:35-42 Faith begins when we “come and see.” Luke 5:1-10 Faith grows as we do what our Lord tells us to do. Faith grows with practice. Mark 1:29-34 Peter brought Jesus to his home. Faith grows as we incorporate it into our home life, school, job, and social life. Matthew 14:22-33 Get out of the boat! Try the things of God, and see i...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”John Cortright”] Throughout our days, our years, our lives, no matter what the circumstance, God is in control.  All things were designed for His purpose. Revelation 4:8-11 For You created all things, and because of Your will they existed and were created Job 14:1-2; Psalm 90:1-12; 39:4-5; 144:3-4 A man’s life is short of days.  He comes forth like a flo...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Sean Finnegan”]The post Resilience first appeared on Living Hope .

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Vince Finnegan”] Matthew 1:1-17 – Genealogy of miracles Abraham and Sara were past the age of having children. Romans 4:16-21 Isaac and Rebekah – She was barren; Isaac prayed. Genesis 25:21 Rebekah prayed, saw a vision. Genesis 25: 22-23 Jacob prayed, wrestled with an angel. Genesis 32:9-30 Judah with Tamar his daughter-in-law who was dressed...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Sean Finnegan”] Christians hold to two main views on spiritual gifts (healing, prophecy, tongues, etc.).  Cessationists believe such miracles have ceased with the death of Jesus’ original apostles while continuationists hold that these activities continued beyond the first century and will remain available until Christ returns. Five Reasons for Cessation...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Jerry Wierwille”] God’s Law Exodus 12:14, 17—God gave His Law to His people and commanded that they observe and obey it. Christ kept the Law Jesus never sinned. Peter—1 Peter 2:22 John—1 John 3:5 Paul—2 Corinthians 5:21 Paul kept the Law Acts 21:23; 25:8; 28:17 Christians must keep the Law Matt 5:17-18—Christ said that not the smallest letter or stroke w...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Sean Finnegan”] Mark 11:24; Matthew 7:8; 18:19; 21:21-22; John 14:13-14; 16:23 Jesus spoke about having faith and expecting God to answer our prayers.  He told his followers to have faith without doubting.  Our Lord performed dozens of healings and miracles throughout his powerful ministry.  Does this mean that faith is sufficient to make the supernatura...

by John Cortright 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In everything give thanks! This is God’s will for us – give thanks in everything. We have so much to be thankful for. Even, in what might seem to be terrible circumstances, we are told to give thanks in everything. What are you looking at? Where is your focus? Remember God. Do not forget who He is. Do not forget all His benefits. Remember all He has done, pra...

by Vince Finnegan For more information visit lhim.org Matthew 22:36-40   Love is the most important; doctrine is not as important. 2 John 1-4   Truth and love must have an inseparable connection. Our love must be in truth, in right doctrine. Truth is the foundation and thrust of love. Love is the aim of truth. 1 Timothy 1:3-5   The goal of right doctrine is love. 2 John 4   Why did John and all th...

by Vince Finnegan For more information visit lhim.org Genesis 3:1; Revelation 12:9; 20:2   The serpent is called the devil and Satan. Ezekiel 28:12   Did God create the devil?  Why was he in Eden? 14   Cherubim – Genesis 3:24; Ezekiel 10; and Revelation 4:6-9 – four living creatures They were above the ark of covenant in the tabernacle and temple. 15-17   He exercised his free will and...

by Jerry Wierwille For more information visit lhim.org In 1098, Anselm of Canterbury wrote Cur Deus Homo (“Why God Became Man”) to demonstrate the rational basis explaining why Jesus had to be God incarnated as a human being. The basis of his argument can be summarized as follows: 1)    God is an infinite being. 2)    A transgression against God is of infinite scope and consequence. 3)    God’s ju...

by John Cortright For more information visit lhim.org Last week, we looked at the myth of “Once Saved, Always Saved” or that “Salvation is Permanent”. Continuing on in this same thought, this week we’ll look at the myth that “Obedience is NOT Required for Salvation” -- the idea that once you make a one time commitment of making Jesus your Lord, faith and obedience are no longer required. You’re in...

by Vince Finnegan For more information visit lhim.org The myth we bust this morning is eternal security–the doctrine that people who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior cannot lose their salvation. This is also known as “once saved, always saved.” This belief has many supporters in Christianity, and the biblical evidence for it seems strong. However, this subject has been disput...

by John Cortright For more information visit lhim.org Definition of a myth: a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events; a widely held but false belief or idea. 1 Tim 1:4; 2 Timothy 4:4 In the books of Timothy, the Apostle Paul warned about myths and people turnin...

by Sean Finnegan For more information visit lhim.org The post Myth: The Lost Suffer Eternal Torment in Hell first appeared on Living Hope .

by Jay Kline and Bill Yaconis For more information visit lhim.org The post Farewell first appeared on Living Hope .

by Sean Finnegan For more information visit lhim.org The post Revival in Babylon first appeared on Living Hope .

by Sean Finnegan For more information visit lhim.org The post Fortified by Serenity first appeared on Living Hope .

by Vince Finnegan For more information visit lhim.org R eceive with Meekness; R etain with Conviction; R elease with Boldness 1 Thessalonians 2:13    Receive and accept it as the Word of God. When you understand the Word of God, you are having an encounter with God. Psalm 19:7-10 Making wise the simple – do you feel like you don’t know what the hell is going on? Rejoicing the heart Enlightening th...

by Jerry Wierwille For more information visit lhim.org The post Fortified by Satisfaction first appeared on Living Hope .

by John Cortright For more information visit lhim.org Nehemiah 8:1-3; 5-6; 8-12 There was weeping, yet the admonition was that the joy of the Lord was their strength! Ezra 3:10-13 – A similar experience of weeping and joy occurred when the foundation of the second temple was laid. Nehemiah 8:13-17 – They celebrated the Feast of Booths, as had not been done since the time of Joshua.  The commandmen...