Words Of Truth From The Scriptures

Being Well Reported Of

Is it sinful to talk about someone (positive or negative) when that person is not present?  Is it good to give a report about someone that may damage their reputation?  How valuable is a good report about someone?  These things and more will be discussed in this Podcast.

Studies In James - James 1:25

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: “But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed” (James 1:25).

It’s Not A Democracy

I was thinking about the political season we are in.  That got me into thinking about modern day religious practices.  People treat what they think is the faith of Jesus Christ as though they have a say in the matter or that they can “elect” representatives to have a say in the matter.  Is this right?  Maybe most people need to think more about who the KING is and what that means!

Studies In James - James 1:23-24

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: “For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was” (James 1:23-24).

There Is Nothing In The Scriptures Authorizing Abortions

Does God approve of aborting pregnancies?  Is He pleased when a woman chooses to do so?  What does His word teach us about life in the womb?  This is what we will consider from His word in this Podcast.

Studies In James - James 1:22

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves” (James 1:22). 

Looking At Ourselves As Members Of Christ

If a member of the body of Christ sins, isn’t there more than just his or her reputation at stake?

Studies In James - James 1:21

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: "Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls" (James 1:21).
 
*NOTE: At @ the 37:29 I said Luke 18:4.  What I meant was Luke 8:4.

They Have Not Discovered Thine Iniquity

One of the contributing factors to a time of Apostasy in Israel was that those teaching did not expose sin.  We are going to talk about that and more in this Podcast.

Studies In James - James 1:19-20

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: "Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God" (James 1:19-20).

Talking With Paul Lovett About A Servant’s Mentality

In this Podcast Paul presents what it is to think like a servant of our Lord.  If we think like servants we shall certainly maintain a humble mindset which is certainly pleasing to our Lord.

No James Study - I Am Sick

Sorry, but this week I am just not able to do our Tuesday Podcast due to being sick.  

God's Word Is Very Much Alive

There are those that look at the Scriptures, the Bible, and think that God's word is too outdated.  We are going to think through this in this Podcast.  

Studies In James - James 1:18

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: "Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures" (James 1:18).

This Is Why You Have To Honestly Evaluate Your Abilities…

The Lord will not judge every person the exact same way on the Day of Judgment.  This Podcast will cover that as well as some related applications.

Studies In James - James 1:17

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning" (James 1:17).

A Mature Understanding

In this Podcast we will look at the difference between mature spiritual understanding and immature spiritual understanding.  We will look at a few illustrations and think through the advantages mature Christians have over everyone else.

Studies In James - James 1:16

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following:  “Do not err, my beloved brethren” (James 1:16).  Is this just an unattainable ideal or something the Lord actually expects His people to obey?

God’s Word Is Not For Your Entertainment

Why do you listen to the preaching and / or teaching of God’s word?  Do you find it interesting, entertaining, fascinating?  Are you listening because you want to know God and want to please Him unto eternal life?  This Podcast challenges those that find listening to be entertaining.  Question yourself as to your motives for learning God’s will.

Studies In James - James 1:14-15

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: “But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.  Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death” (James 1:14-15).

Talking With Brandon Sledge About "You Vs. You"

Brian and Brandon discuss the internal conflicts man faces through the influences the world brings about.

Studies In James - James 1:13

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: "Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man" (James 1:13).

Why Did God Save Noah?

“But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.  These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God” (Genesis 6:8-9).

Studies In James - James 1:12

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: "Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him" (James 1:12).

Hey El Paso, TX Area. Bible Study Help Is Here!

If you live in or within 200 miles of El Paso, TX; I will meet with you in person to answer your questions about God, the Scriptures, etc.  If you are not near me, we can talk via other means.  Listen to this short message.  Contact me if I can be of assistance.  Call me: 1-915-525-5794 or visit my website: www.wordsoftruth.net
 

When Liberty Brings About Complacency

The faithful who are in Christ Jesus understand that we have much liberty [freedom] with our Creator (I John 5:2-3).  One negative about liberty is that it can be abused.  One way in which liberties in Christ are abused is when certain individuals and congregations become complacent.

Studies In James - James 1:9-11

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: “Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.  For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways” (James 1:9-11).

“To Prove The Sincerity Of Your Love”

We live in a world wherein we often see those who say one thing, but then do another.  The world can easily influence us.  In this Podcast, we will look at ourselves.  What happens when we test the sincerity of our love?

Studies In James - James 1:8

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: “A double minded man is unstable in all his ways” (James 1:8).

Brian & Scott Talking About Being Careful With Words

As we see even in the life of Jesus, there are those that are in this world that want you to say something they can use against you.  Brian and Scott Hamilton talk about this in this Podcast.