Scott LaPierre Ministries

Luke 17:3-4 ties forgiveness to repentance: "If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him...and if he sins against you seven times in the day, and turns to you seven times, saying, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.” So, is repentance a condition for forgiveness, or should we forgive unconditionally? Unfortunately, scholars don’t agree. There are two groups: One group says forgi...

James 1:12 says, "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial," and James 5:11 says, "We count as blessed those who have persevered." Read or listen to this chapter of Enduring Trials God’s Way to learn why the one who perseveres under trial is blessed. Table of contentsAccording to James 1:12 and 5:11 Blessed Is the One Who Perseveres Under TrialBlessed Is the One Who Perseveres Under Trial but...

Jesus said, “If he repents, forgive him” (Luke 17:3-6). In Matthew 18:21-35 Jesus told the parable of the unforgiving servant. Both passages teach the importance of forgiving because we’ve been forgiven. Christians should be the most forgiving people because we are the most forgiven people. Table of contentsFamily Worship GuideSermon Notes for If He Repents Forgive Him (Luke 17:3-6 and Matthew 18:...

Hebrews 12:6 (quoting Proverbs 3:12) says, "God disciplines those he loves." Read or listen to this chapter of Enduring Trials God’s Way to learn why you can be encouraged by the bible verses about discipline. Table of contentsDo Not Confuse Trials and God's DisciplineThree Reasons to Be Encouraged When Experiencing God's DisciplineFirst, When Disciplined Be Encouraged You Are God's ChildSecond, W...

In Luke 17:3 Jesus said, “Pay attention to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him.” Paul said something similar about focusing on ourselves in Galatians 6:1: “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on ourselves, lest we be tempted.” In Judges 20 we see the l...

In John 16:33 Jesus said, "In this world you will have trouble, but take heart." Read or listen to this chapter of Enduring Trials God’s Way to learn what scripture talks about trials and tribulations. Table of ContentsIn This World You Will Have Trouble, but Take Heart Because God Is SovereignIn This World You Will Have Trouble, So Be PreparedPrepare for Trials by Building During Times of PeaceIm...

Romans 14:13 says, "Let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother." We should look at examples of stumbling blocks in the bible, so we can avoid putting them before others. https://youtu.be/RmKPkzDyldo What are examples of stumbling blocks in the bible? Romans 14:13 says, "Let us not put a stumbling block i...

James 1:2 says you can "count it all joy when you face trials of many kinds," and 1 Peter 1:6 says, "you greatly rejoice [when] grieved by various trials." Read or listen to this chapter of Enduring Trials God's Way to see why you can consider it joy when you face trials. Table of contentsCount It All Joy When You Face Trials Because of the Maturity ProducedPatience Allows for Maturity in All Area...

What produces godly repentance? The account of the rich man and Lazarus reveals what does not and does produce godly repentance. Miracles do not produce godly repentance. Scripture (Moses and the Prophets) does produce godly repentance. Table of contentsFamily Worship GuideSermon NotesLesson One: Godly repentance allows people to avoid the rich man’s fate. Lesson Two: Being Abraham’s descendant is...

The account of the rich man and Lazarus shows us what happens to unbelievers when they die. There are 13 verses in the account and most of them focus on the rich man. Aside from being told Lazarus was in comfort at Abraham’s side, or bosom, there’s nothing else said about him. Instead, almost all the attention is on the rich man and his experience as an unbeliever. Table of ContentsFamily Worship...

The similarities between Isaac and Jesus' sacrifice are many. Read or listen to this chapter from A Father Offers His Son to see how Isaac is a type for Jesus in Genesis 22. Table of ContentsIsaac and Jesus Were Only Begotten Sons"Only" Means "Special"Isaac and Jesus Were Named by GodIsaac and Jesus Were Loved by Their FathersGod’s Love for the WorldIsaac and Jesus Were Burnt OfferingsIsaac and Je...

In Luke 16:19-31, Jesus taught the account of the rich man and Lazarus, who went to Hades. The rich man went to a place of torment. Lazarus went to a place of comfort, also called Abraham’s bosom (or Abraham’s side in the ESV). We can learn much from these two and what happened with them. https://youtu.be/iYyuj7ooakg Luke 16:19-31 contains the rich man and Lazarus. They went to Hades, which has a...

What does the Bible say about Hades (the Greek word hadēs), also known as Sheol (the Hebrew word šᵊ'ôl)? Hades in the Bible is the temporary abode of the dead (Acts 2:27). It consists of two compartments: a place of comfort (also called Abraham's bosom) and a place of torment that will be cast into the lake of fire (Revelation 20:14). https://youtu.be/zvM22FAeL5k What does the Bible say about Hade...

Paul chooses to command those who are rich in this present world to do certain things versus condemn them for being rich (1 Timothy 6:17-19). There’s nothing wrong with being rich, but rich people do receive special instructions. Read or listen to this material from Your Finances God’s Way to see what God says to rich people. Table of ContentsThe Rich Have Greater AccountabilityFirst, Command Thos...

Colossians 2:2 discusses the mystery of Christ. In the Bible, a mystery is something concealed until God reveals it. Jesus is called a mystery because He was concealed and then revealed. He was hidden in the Old Testament, but God provided two ways for people to look forward to Him in faith: prophecies and shadows. https://youtu.be/0UR8Et_Ht_g Colossians 2:2 discusses the mystery of Christ, becaus...

Is money good or bad? Proverbs 22:2 says, "The rich and the poor have this in common, the LORD is the maker of them all.” Read or listen to this material from Your Finances God's Way to learn that the Bible teaches money is amoral versus moral or immoral. Table of ContentsMistakes We Make with MoralityFirst Mistake with Morality: Thinking Something Is Amoral When It Is Moral or ImmoralSecond Mista...

"For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil" (1 Timothy 6:10). Using vivid examples, biblical references, and practical insights, discover how greed traps us and why God warns against loving money. Read, listen, or watch this material from Your Finances God’s Way to learn the truth behind this well-known verse that it is not money itself but the love of money that leads to sin and dest...

Jesus Christ our righteousness offers us His righteousness by grace through faith. It's part of the classic double imputation that takes place at every conversion. Our unrighteousness is imputed to Christ, and His perfect righteousness is imputed to us: "For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God" (2 Corinthians 5:21). This is why we...

We can learn many wonderful lessons from the life of Abraham. Read or listen to this chapter from my book, A Father Offers His Son, for lessons learned from Abraham. Table of ContentsLesson One: Abraham was Ready to Obey GodLesson Two: Abraham Obeyed God When It Did Not Make SenseLesson Three: Abraham Did Not Delay ObeyingLesson Four: Abraham Would Not Let Anyone Interfere with Him ObeyingLesson F...

What does the bible say about tithing? Is tithing in the New Testament? Are Christians required to tithe? Read or listen to this material from Your Finances God’s Way, or watch the accompanying sermon for answers. https://youtu.be/PJpjMYDXmzM What does the bible say about tithing? Is tithing in the New Testament? Are Christians required to tithe? Read or listen to this chapter from Your Finances G...

God's Word gives us practical wisdom for all areas of life including our finances. There are many Bible verses about not wasting money that can help us be better stewards. Read or listen to this material from Your Finances God's Way to learn how to avoid wasting money. Table of Contents1. Bible Verses About not Wasting Money Teach Us Small Purchases Add Up2. Bible Verses About not Wasting Money Te...

In this post, we dive deep into the Parable of the Unjust Steward (also called the Parable of the Shrewd Manager) in Luke 16:1-13, one of Jesus's most controversial and thought-provoking teachings. While it may initially appear to commend immorality, understanding its true meaning reveals 5 life-changing lessons that challenge us to live with a sense of eternal responsibility and faithful stewards...

We can learn wonderful lessons from the prodigal's son's brother and Jonah. Reading Jonah 4 is like reading Luke 15:25-31. If God is going to put two similar accounts in the Bible – one in the Old Testament and one in the New Testament – it seems He’s trying to drive home the points they make. https://youtu.be/ZkIsRFUXgGA We can learn wonderful lessons from the prodigal's son's brother and Jonah....

Why does God test us as James 1:3 describes? Tests prove "the genuineness of our faith" (1 Peter 1:7). Read or listen to this material from Enduring Trials God's Way to learn how trials prove your faith! https://youtu.be/q05gPjFGMs0 Why does God test us as James 1:3 describes? Tests prove "the genuineness of our faith" (1 Peter 1:7). Read or listen to this chapter from Enduring Trials God's Way to...

We like God’s grace to us, but we don’t always like God’s grace to others. Grace is unmerited favor. It is undeserved, which means by nature it is unfair. People are being given what they did not work for or earn and that upsets us. We will look at two examples of this in Scripture and then discuss the application for us. https://youtu.be/fPcXHwCBxZ8 We like God’s grace to us, but we don’t always...