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Sep 2019
Referenced Scripture: John 20:23 “If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.” Question: The second part of that sentence seems to have less clarity on what is being communicated. Is he saying they will have God’s wisdom to determine what sins are forgiven and what sins are not forgiven? Isn’t forgiveness given to all those who have committed sin and ask for forgiveness? Prologue: The knowledge seeker has asked a question that I’m sure others have wondered about in the scriptures. Two......
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Men’s Day Program – 2019
We are truly on the move as Christian soldiers. Immediately after the Easter Service, we as a church went to work for Christ. Last week was an event filled one for Parks Chapel AME...
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Luke 4:13 When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time. What does this mean? – Part IV
Continued From Part III In the third temptation: Luke 4: “9And he took him to Jerusalem and set him on the pinnacle of the temple and said to him, “If you are the Son...
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Luke 4:13 When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time. What does this mean? Part III
Continued From Part II Conclusion: When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time. What does this mean? An exegesis of the scripture is readily done, now that...
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Luke 4:13 When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time. What does this mean? – Part II
Continued From Part 1 Explanation: By examination, we see that Jesus spoke of Satan as an entity who does tempt people and attempt to draw them away from God, and in doing so utilizes...
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Luke 4:13 When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time. What does this mean?
Question: Luke 4:13 When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time. What does this mean? Scripture: Luke 4: 1-13 “1And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned...
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The Wrath of God Against Mankind? – Part 2
Explanation/Summary:Some at this point may wonder, what does the preceding have to do with God seeming to be angry at the corruption of the Israelites. Well, it is wonderful to know that we have...
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The Wrath of God Against Mankind? – Part 1
Question: The tone of the scriptures (Exodus 32:7-14) confuses me. It reads like God is angry (which in and of itself seems strange that perfection would have anger) and that Moses talks sense into him. ...
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Born Again. What Does This Mean and Where Did The Concept Originate?
Question: What does it mean to be born again and where did this concept originate? Prologue: Again, a tremendous and genuine heartfelt question has been asked by the knowledge seeker. A question which a...
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What is The Purpose of The Bible and How Is It Organized? – Part 2
Read Part 1 First “The Old Testament is not contrary to the New; for both in the Old and the New Testament, everlasting life is offered to mankind by Christ, who is the only...
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