The Law Was Our School Master
Galatians 3:1-29 In the 2nd chapter, Paul tells the Galatians they are justified by faith and not by works. He also warned of the danger of falling under the Law of Works. I: What moved you to depart from the Faith? 1. Someone has bewitched you into foolishness. 2. The Holy Spirit came not by law. 3. Miracles of the Spirit aren’t by law. 4. Gifts of the Spirit aren’t by law. II: Abraham wasn’t justified nor called righteous by the works of the Law. 1. He believed God, (Faith). 2. They which are of faith are His children. 3. “No man is justified by the Law in the sight of God.” 4. “The just shall live by faith.” III: Why did God give the Law? 1. The Law was added because of transgressions. a. The Law was given to convince...
The Editor’s Page
Wake up America! There appeared in the January 16, 1961 issue of the Pittsbugh Press, a full page challenge to the people of America to “Wake Up.” The page was announced by Moral Rearmament. Space doesn’t permit us to reproduce the page in full. There are some statements in it, however, we would like to pass on to our readers. These statements set the tone for the entire page. The article opens by calling attention to the lateness of the hour, saying: “America is at war. A war we are losing. We are under attack by Godless Communism on a world front and Godless materialism on the home front. Selfishness, pervision, and divison within our borders are the forces through which Communism takes over. It’s an idealogical war. We are losing...
The Land of Forgetfulness
Leviticus 16:20-28 Context: The great day of atonement, death of Aarons sons, Gods way of worship followed completely. I: Aaron, the highest priest. 1. Clothed in simple linen. 2. The animals to be sacrificed are brought before the Tabernacle. 3. A sacrifice for Aaron and his family. 4. A sacrifice for the people. II: Aaron confeses the sins of Israel upon the head of the Scapegoat. 1. The people stood in Reverence as Aaron confessed their sins. 2. All their sins were placed upon the goats head. 3. Not a single Israelite could atone for his own sins. III: The Goat taken to the Wilderness: 1. He bore their sins to a land where no man could find them. 2. A great day came to a close with the disappearance of the scapegoat. 3. Every Israelite turned to his house with...
The Needs of A Boy
Ephesians 6:1-4 I: The needs of a boy are many. 1. There are the many needs of his baby life. 2. Those needs change and enlarge as he grows older: Knife, slingshot, bicycle, waggon, etc. 3. His need for different food and clothing began to change. 4. He needs companions, play, and guidance. II: Every boy needs a storehouse of memories. 1. Memories of duties well performed. 2. Memories of failure and success. 3. Memories of a dad that loved, guided, and led toward the highest ideals of life. 4. Memories of the pleasures of a well organized Christian home, (Old Oken Bucket) pg. 183. III: Every boy needs a Christian Father. 1. Because his father is ideal and pattern. 2. His life will be influenced by the way daddy leads. 3. He will remember more by example than...
The Ecclesia of God
Cor. 1 1:1-2 I: The letter was to the Church of God. 1. It wasn’t addressed to an individual, but to an organized called out people of God. 2. Paul dealt with individuals in the Church Membership. 3. “There are 2 senses in which the word church is used.” a. “All believers whether they are thought of as existing on Earth, or on Earth and in Heaven at any particular time, or as the total assembly of the redeemed in the life to come.” Ephesians 5:25-27. b. E.Y. Mullins: “The great majority of New Testament passages indicate a local body composed of believers in Jesus Christ who are associated together for the cultivation of the Christian Life, the maintenance of the ordinnces and discipline, and for the propagation of the...