An exposition of 1 Peter 4:7-11.
1 Peter 4:7-11 highlights the type of trouble a Christian faces when a church member offends him in word or deed. The counterpart to this passage is 1 Peter 3:8-12. The text of chapter 3 warns against a Christian seeking revenge against the offender, while the text of chapter 4 warns against a Christian cultivating resentment towards the offender. Chapter 4:7-11 offers three helpful guidelines that may enable a Christian to overcome a bitter spirit: Observing a specific principle, applying a special prescription and following a particular procedure.
The following structure is an overview of the exposition:
An exposition of Romans 5:1-11.
“By justification we mean that judicial act of God by which, on account of Christ, to whom the sinner is united by faith, he declares that sinner to be no longer exposed to the penalty of the law, but to be restored to his favor. Or, to give an alternative definition from which all metaphor is excluded: Justification is the reversal of God’s attitude toward the sinner, because of the sinner’s new relation to Christ. God did condemn; he now acquits. He did repel; he now admits to favor.” — A. H. Strong, Systematic Theology.
This study examines the means, method and motive by which God has chosen to justify the sinner. A special challenge is offered to the unbeliever in light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
An exposition of Romans 5:1-11.
This study seeks to unfold the subject of Justification by examining in some detail the Apostle’s statements in the text. Scripture is compared with Scripture, until at last, truth is joined with truth and the meaning is made clear. A special challenge is offered to the believer in light of God’s eternal love for His people.
An exposition of James 4:13-5:6.
Having been recognised by the church in Jerusalem as a man of leadership and influence, James exercised his oversight by writing a circular letter to the various congregations that were springing up around Judea. It was James’ purpose to provide a treatise on how the Christian is to live out his faith in the world. This Epistle, therefore, is not a theological thesis and it provides no doctrinal creed. On the contrary: it is designed to present a philosophical view of the Christian life and therefore provide a code of conduct for each believer.
Of special interest is the text of this study. Evidently, the members of these scattered congregations had cultivated a false view of time and treasures. They attempted to govern their lives apart from any consideration of God. Such an attitude leads to much mischief, and it is James’ purpose to correct these false ideas.
An exposition of James 4:13-17.
James provides one of the clearest statements in the whole of Scripture on how the Christian is to utilize the time given him by God. Discover the parameters that protect the Christian from presumptuous sins and promote the believer to a life of godliness./p>
A lecture on the Order of the Church: Its Success, Part 3.
The New Testament describes the church as an organism and an organization. As an organism, she is a living entity for which God is largely responsible for her existence and growth; as an organization, she is a well ordered mechanism for which man is largely responsible for her discipline and oversight. A healthy church is one which maintains discipline as an organization, as well as one which grows in the Lord as a living body. These lectures on the Order of the Church are looking at the assembly of Christ from the standpoint of her organizational components.
The question answered in this study: Should a church measure her success based on duty or results? It is our conviction that results based measurements lead to an unscriptural message when presenting the Gospel to the lost.
An exposition of Psalm 4:5-8.
Sacrifices of righteousness, trusting in the Lord, light of His countenance, gladness in my heart, sleeping and dwelling in safety. These points of interest forms the subject matter which comprises this third study in the series on Psalm 4. Special notice is given to the connections between the various truths.
An exposition of 1 Peter 3:9b and 12.
1 Peter 3:8-12 highlights the type of trouble a Christian faces when a church member offends him in word or deed. How should the offended believer respond to his antagonistic Christian brother/sister? The answer is wrapped up in observing a general principle, keeping within certain parameters and standing tall on special promises. In this study, we examine the promises which sustain an offended Christian who may have to suffer indefinitely the injustices inflicted upon him by an unrepentant offender.
The following structure is an overview of the exposition:
1 Peter 3:9b
1 Peter 3:12
