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Preaching outline for the First Epistle of John. As we begin looking at these verses, we must understand the context of time, that this letter was written to believers approximately 60 years after the death of the Lord Jesus Christ.  … Continue reading →

A response to the question posed to me – “When did the church begin according to the Scriptures”? To know when the church began, we must know what the church is so we can identify it in the Scriptures. 1.  … Continue reading →

Baptist Bible Institute Lesson Six, Section Two Manners and customs of Bible lands This study will introduce, or reinforce, the importance of understanding the Land, Cities, Towns, and Villages in the culture of the Bible times.  Please use the Scripture … Continue reading →

Methods of Bible Study  Lesson six Manners and customs of Bible lands I.  Dwellings.   A.  Tents.  See Genesis 4:20     1.  Material.  Tents were made of woven goat hair which was black in color.          Song of Solomon 1:5 … Continue reading →

The Life of Christ Introductory material I.  World powers and cultures   A.  Nations affecting Israel during the inter-testamental period.     1.  The Persian Empire  539 – 333 BC Persian Ruler              Date                Event                                       Scripture Cyrus the Great              539 … Continue reading →

Expectations and trusting God    I Kings 17 Do we trust God to receive glory through working out His plan in our lives? Or – Would we rather that God receive glory through working out our plans? As His children, we … Continue reading →

Lesson 3 Methods of Bible Study Bible Baptist Institute Geographical Method Study the geographical setting of a Biblical account and it will bring the account to life before you and those listening to you. This study method can and should … Continue reading →