Words Of Truth From The Scriptures

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).

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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.

Studies In James - James 1:5-7

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.  But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.  For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord” (James 1:5-7).

Withdrawing One’s Self Is Much More Than A Formality

Maybe you have heard terms like “disfellowship” or “ex-communicate” in religious discussions.  We are going to examine what the Bible teaches about withdrawing one’s self from an erring saint in this study.  We will see such is not just a “church action.”  We will see why such an action is to be taken and with whom.  We will see that this is not just some kind of formal declaration that someone is no longer a member of some church.    

Studies In James - James 1:2-4

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.  But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing” (James 1:2-4).

Whose God Is Their Belly

What would you think if you saw someone bowed down talking to his or her own belly?  What a thought, right?  Well, there is a phrase in the Scriptures we are going to think through in this Podcast about a person's god being his or her own belly.

Studies In James - James 1:1

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: "James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting" (James 1:1).

Studying Through I Peter 5:12-14

This is the last of our studies in I Peter.  We will wrap up talking about who Silvanus was, standing in the grace of God, the kiss of charity, and other matters in the text.

Talking With Bill Ard About Honoring Parents

In this Podcast Bill Ard talks about some things relative to honoring one's mother and father while also having do deal with a parent being in apostasy.  

Studying Through I Peter 5:8-11

In this Podcast we are going to look at that roaring lion Satan that is seeking whom he may devour.

The Beauty Of God's Creation

How often do you take the time to look up, around, etc.?  How often do you appreciate this wonderful planet that God has created for us to live upon?  How often do you marvel at how amazing the human body is?  How often do you ponder the greatness in this world and wonder about the world to come?  Let's take a Scriptural journey and think on these things.

Studying Through I Peter 5:5-7

In this study we talk about saints submitting to one another.  We will look at pride and humility.  We will be talking about casting one’s anxieties upon the Lord.

Where Is His Honor?

" A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour?  and if I be a master, where is my fear?  saith the LORD of hosts... (Malachi 1:6).

Studying Through I Peter 5:1-4

This one is about elders that oversee the local saints.  We will break down what Peter wrote and look at some relative matters concerning elders.

Don’t Take Advantage Of Your Brethren

Faithful saints have a giving mentality.  Since that is the case, there is an increased chance that someone who is a taker would knowingly or unknowingly take advantage of their brethren.  The consequences of this are eternal.  Thus, this lesson is one we should all consider.

Studying Through I Peter 4:12-19

In this Podcast we are going to talk about the persecution these saints were facing and a rather startling statement about how the righteous are barely saved.  There is a lot to consider in this text.  Get that Bible out and let's dig in!

Who Is Good According To God?

 Who determines who and what is good?  What cautions are there for Christians to consider as we identify people as good or evil? 

Studying Through I Peter 4:8-11

How does fervent brotherly love hide a multitude of sins?  We are going to look at that, hospitality, speaking as the oracles of God, and more in this Podcast.  Get your Bible open and jump in with me to examine these wonderful Scriptures. 

Talking With Paul Lovett About Parenting

Brian and Paul are talking about parenting from the Scriptures.  Paul has three young children.  Brian has raised three children to adulthood.

Studying Through I Peter 4:7

What does “the end of all things is at hand” as stated in this verse mean?  This verse is going to require us to dig and think a little harder to come to the right conclusion.  

Don’t Think Too Highly Of Yourself

Thinking the way the world would have you to think will often get you into trouble.  This is especially true when the world tells you that you are more of something than you really are.  Let's think about this in our study together.

Studying Through I Peter 4:3-6

Faithful Christians are often looked at as strange by those who knew us in times wherein we were sinners.  We are going to talk about this and more in this Podcast.

Make It Plain!

Today, many people do not like to hear the truth if it is in anyway offensive to them.  Does that mean we need to find a new way to reach lost souls?  Is the desire for watered down truth even a new problem of our day?  We are going to study through these related things using the Scriptures.