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What Produces Godly Repentance? (Luke 16:30-31)

What produces godly repentance? The account of the rich man and Lazarus reveals what does not and does produce godly repentance. Miracles do not produce godly repentance. Scripture (Moses and the Prophets) does produce godly repentance.Table of contentsFamily Worship GuideSermon NotesLesson One: Godly repentance allows people to avoid the rich man’s fate.Lesson Two: Being Abraham’s descendant is no substitute for repentance.Lesson Three: Miracles don’t produce godly repentance.Lesson Four: S...

Making Christ the Foundation of a Strong Marriage (Matthew 7:24-27)

Nothing is more important than making Christ the foundation of a strong marriage. Read or listen to this chapter from Your Marriage God’s Way to learn how to build a strong Christian marriage!Table of ContentsThe Foundation of a Strong MarriageBuilding a Strong Foundation for Marriage Because the Storms Will ComeThe Daily Trials that Can Wear on a MarriageThe Importance of Obedience for a Strong Christian MarriageMoving Beyond Hearing (or Reading) to ObeyingResponse Determines OutcomeWisdom ...

What Happens to Unbelievers When They Die? (Luke 16:24-29)

The account of the rich man and Lazarus shows us what happens to unbelievers when they die. There are 13 verses in the account and most of them focus on the rich man. Aside from being told Lazarus was in comfort at Abraham’s side, or bosom, there’s nothing else said about him. Instead, almost all the attention is on the rich man and his experience as an unbeliever.Table of ContentsFamily Worship GuideSermon NotesLesson One: When unbelievers die (Part One) they are in torment.Lesson One: When...

The Similarities Between Isaac and Jesus’ Sacrifice in Genesis 22

The similarities between Isaac and Jesus' sacrifice are many. Read or listen to this chapter from A Father Offers His Son to see how Isaac is a type for Jesus in Genesis 22. Table of ContentsIsaac and Jesus Were Only Begotten Sons"Only" Means "Special"Isaac and Jesus Were Named by God Isaac and Jesus Were Loved by Their FathersGod’s Love for the WorldIsaac and Jesus Were Burnt OfferingsIsaac and Jesus Were “Offered” UpIsaac and Jesus Were Accompanied by Two Men on Their Way to Be SacrificedI...

The Rich Man and Lazarus in Torment and Abraham’s Bosom (Luke 16:19-31)

In Luke 16:19-31 Jesus taught the account of the rich man and Lazarus, who went to Hades. The rich man went to a place of torment. Lazarus went to a place of comfort, also called Abraham’s bosom (or Abraham’s side in the ESV). We can learn much from these two and what happened with them.Table of contentsFamily Worship GuideSermon NotesLesson One: The Rich Man and Lazarus were actual people versus a parable.Lesson Two: Wealth and poverty are not signs of God’s favor or disfavor.Lesson Three: ...

Christian Marital Problems Are Really Symptoms

Our Christian marital "problems" are only symptoms. The actual problem is in our relationship with Christ. This is why all the prayers for marital problems should include praying for a stronger relationship with Christ. Read or listen to this chapter from Your Marriage God’s Way to find biblical advice for marriage problems.Table of ContentsSubmission to Christ Improves MarriagesHandling Christian Marital ProblemsWhen a Wife Began Criticizing Her Husband While I Taught Embrace Christian Mari...

Hades in the Bible Is… (Acts 2:27 and Revelation 20:14)

What does the Bible say about Hades (the Greek word hades), also known as Sheol (the Hebrew word šᵊ'ôl)? Hades in the Bible is the temporary abode of the dead (Acts 2:27). It consists of two compartments: a place of comfort (also called Abraham's bosom) and a place of torment that will be cast into the lake of fire (Revelation 20:14).Table of contentsFamily Worship GuideSermon NotesLesson One: Hades (Greek) or Sheol (Hebrew) is the temporary abode of the dead.Lesson Two: Believers were remov...

Command Those Who Are Rich in this Present World to…(1 Timothy 6:17-19)

Paul chooses to command those who are rich in this present world to do certain things, versus condemn them for being rich (1 Timothy 6:17-19). There’s nothing wrong with being rich, but rich people do receive special instructions. Read or listen to this chapter from Your Finances God’s Way to see what God says to rich people.Table of ContentsTHE RICH HAVE GREATER ACCOUNTABILITYFirst, Command Those Who Are Rich in this Present World to Be Humble (Versus Proud)Second, Command Those Who Are R...

What Does the Bible Say About Divorce and Remarriage? (Luke 16:18 and Matthew 5:31-32)

What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage? Can people divorce? What are the conditions for people to remarry? Why did Jesus repeatedly associate divorce and remarriage with adultery? How can we harmonize Matthew 5:31-32 with Mark 10:11-12 and Luke 16:18? Read this post or listen to the accompanying sermon for answers.https://youtu.be/N41dX_PKggMWhat does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage? How can we harmonize Matthew 5:31-32 with Mark 10:11-12 and Luke 16:18? Watch this...

What Are the Characteristics of Agape Love?

What are the characteristics of agape love? What kind of love is agape? Read or listen to this chapter from Your Marriage God’s Way to find out.Table of ContentsAGAPE IS UNCONDITIONALHosea Pursuing GomerA Modern Day Hosea and GomerAGAPE IS SACRIFICIALAGAPE IS MAN’S LOVE FOR SINAGAPE IS GOD’S LOVE FOR MANHow does the world think about love? Cupid comes to mind. As popular culture states, he shoots people with his arrows and they fall in love. Society has also made it “normal” for people...