What does it mean to be a citizen of Heaven? Freedom in Christ in a Carnal Kingdom. The Holy Spirit in a Carnal Kingdom. Groaning in a Carnal ...
Psalm 1: Brief Exegetical Commentary
Angle: If the psalter is providing insight into various human responses to the questions of faith, how might this influence the rest of the ...
Sermon Notes – Weightier Matters of the Law – To Know God is to Know Mercy
I was asked to teach part of a series on the Weightier Matters of the Law, specifically, mercy. Three fold warning to religious leaders. How did ...
Matthew 12: 1-8 Exegetical Study. Mercy & the Sabbath.
I enjoyed doing this brief exegetical 1,200 word outline for Matthew 12:1-8 (ESV). I hope it blesses someone. Matthew 12: 1-8 Themes: A) Jesus is ...
Sermon Notes – Divine Defense: The LORD shall fight for you
I recently assigned to give a message which was part three in a three-part series with the theme “Divine Protection”. The scripture I ...
Discrepancies in the Lord’s Supper (Communion) Accounts?
This brief essay I wrote for a class examines the differences in the four accounts of what is often called the last supper. I was limited to ...
Would you be a part of a Church with this Belief Statement? Why or Why not?
God God is the creator of all things (Gen 1:1). God’s ways are perfect (Psalms 18:30). God is Spirit (John 4:24). God is love (1 John 4::8) God ...
Romans 12:1-8 Exegetical Study : On Spiritual Worship/Reasonable Service in Regards to a Living Sacrifice and Gifts.
*This is a recent essay I wrote for school—limited to 1,000 words 🙁 . Haha, there may be some useful information in there. Romans 12:1-8 (NASB) ...
Sermon Notes : The Comforter – Being Filled With The Holy Spirit
*Part three of a sermon series regarding “The Comforter”. I was tasked with preaching on the Comforter and the outpouring of the Holy ...
Reflective Writing : Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
I tend to spend a lot of time in doctrine and the epistles. Reading the words of Jesus in my devotion time — his sermons in particular — have ...
Acts 16 Commentary Pt. 2 : Suffering for His Name’s Sake – Sermon Notes
[Act 16:6-10 KJV] 6 Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word ...
Acts 16 Commentary Pt. 1 : At Liberty To Minister – Sermon Notes
Selfless love empowers true ministry. The love of God’s people will compel his ministers to endure not only physical shackles, but also the ...