Note from Pastor Mike:
We finish lesson #1 with an oral quiz review. We then look at what other Bible versions say about rightly dividing - they say NOTHING! It is very interesting to what they DO say about that verse, though!

Note from Pastor Mike:
There are changes coming - just what people had hoped for; however, they have no clue as to what is coming!

Well, how about us Bible Believing Christians? What kinds of changes could we be looking into?

Note from Pastor Mike:
We must start at the very beginning - what is the Bible? Where are the Scriptures today? What do the Scriptures say about the Scriptures?

Note from Pastor Mike:
As more of Christianity is attacked by 'atheists' and the government, etc. we will be seeing more and more of today's Christianity finally rising to the battlefront. Unfortunately, there is a serious problem that exists. Most of the battles do not involve real truth.

What does a 'real' Christian do? Does he fight for a Christmas that he knows is still not true? Etc.

There are many battles being waged right now, and more coming, that are still not over the truth of the issue. Both sides are still wrong - so what are we to do?

Gospel of John 21:15-17

Note from Pastor Mike:
As we take Dr. Gipps Agape / Phileo test, we are reminded just how full of baloney is the false 'need' for knowing Greek.

Along with taking Gipp's test, we look at a few other examples of baloneyness, as well.

Note from Pastor Mike:
Sounds like an 'end of the year' message, eh!

IT IS!

Along with looking at a few potential bad endings for people today, we look at the good endings for us!

Gospel of John 18, 19, 20 & 21:1-14

Note from Pastor Mike:
In order to complete this two year series, we will finish these three chapters today, if possible. We make a number of comments over many highlighted subjects in these three chapters.

Note from Pastor Mike:
- Two short sermons -

I. Adam, the son of God - what was/is his part in the story?

II. We examine 'fun' and 'enjoyment.' It seems that the trend that is taking in our kids in is the 'fun' aspect of today's modern Christianity. A mature Christian 'enjoys' things - with the application of the brain; but the immature childish Christian has 'fun' and forgets about their testimony and behavioural example.

Rightly Dividing Christmas VI

Note from Pastor Mike:
Let us take a close look at exactly whom and what do we put our trust when we tell folks we are trusting Christ.

This is a teaching sermon, but it sure does have some intent of putting a solid assurance in life - make sure you are putting your trust in all.

Gospel of John 17:14-26

Note from Pastor Mike:
We finish chapter 17, seeing if any of what Jesus told the disciples is applicable to us today. We certainly see he was referring to the Great Commission and all the hatred the disciples were going to encounter.

However, are we to be subjected to the same hatred as they; or is the King James Bible what they really hate?

Maybe both?

Which is it?

Rightly Dividing Christmas V

Note from Pastor Mike:
Not the baby, nor the adult, but what do the Scriptures tell us about Jesus when he was a young boy?

Was Jesus holy as a baby?

Does his being firstborn have any meaning?

How was Jesus' birth a sign?

Is the Nativity Scene halo true?

What can our children learn from Jesus when he was a boy?

Interesting stuff.

Gospel of John 17:10-13

Note from Pastor Mike:
A short evening but looking, once again, towards the gospels.

How are we kept?

We are one with the Trinity?

How do we have Jesus' joy in ourselves - even when times are tough?

Answer: Through Paul, of course - but what does that mean?

(PS - there may be some tiny skips in the sound/video - if you see/hear any, first, my apologies, then please let me know. We are having computer recording challenges - still trying to find a solution)

Note from Pastor Mike:
We take an in-depth look into the famous oratorio written by George F Handel - Messiah. We look at it musically, of course, but we also greatly emphasize the Scriptural element.

(PS - there may be some tiny skips in the sound/video - if you see/hear any, first, my apologies, then please let me know. We are having computer recording challenges - still trying to find a solution)

Gospel of John 17:9

Note from Pastor Mike:
Jesus didn't pray for the world? Does that mean that God doesn't love everyone like all the modern Christians think?

Is God's judgment really God's hatred towards the lost?

Jesus prayed for his own, so how did Paul pray for his own?

Again, what does Paul tell us to do concerning those that are against the teachings of the Risen Christ? (PS - there may be some tiny skips in the sound/video - if you see/hear any, first, my apologies, then please let me know. We are having computer recording challenges - still trying to find a solution)

Note from Pastor Mike:
It seems more and more people are concerned about their salvation these days.

Not that they have it in the first place, but can they lose it?

Do they have to keep asking for forgiveness?

Even though they believe they can't have it taken away, is it something they can just walk away from?
Most folks still do not understand the 'design' & 'details' of salvation, so naturally they would always wonder about it.

It is somewhat like an unknown God to them; do they truly only hope they have salvation, thus they are trusting an 'unknown salvation'?

Rightly Dividing Christmas IV

Note from Pastor Mike:
What about the 'tradition' of Christmas?

How about we back off from Christmas just a bit and consider what a rightly divided Bible says about 'tradition' in the past, present and future.

Gospel of John 17:5-8

Note from Pastor Mike:
These verses have great application FOR us today.

The very same way Jesus thought towards the men God had given him is the way He thinks of us today.

We look at the voice of God today - we look at 'keeping' his word and what that means - we also look at the importance of deity again - and again - and we look at how all this is applicable to a King James Bible today.

Rightly Dividing Christmas III

Note from Pastor Mike:
As part of the Lord's unfinished work, you should notice a personal battle growing each year when it comes to celebrating Christmas. Why is that? What is the big issue in our lives about these personal battles?

Simple answer: It is the fact that Christians today are not crucifying the flesh - they are only trying to control it with personal compromise, etc. We are Christ's workmanship; we should allow Him to do His work in us.

Rightly Dividing Christmas II

Note from Pastor Mike:
Here are some very interesting 'facts' about the baby Jesus.

Rightly Dividing Christmas I

Note from Pastor Mike:
If all things are lawful but not all things are expedient, do we consider celebrating Christmas as lawful and so we enjoy it - or do we consider it not expedient?

Let's look at Christmas according to how Paul tells us to look at things - then you decide!