In Matthew 12:38, the Scribes and Pharisees came to Jesus, indicating they were willing to believe He was the Messiah if He would give them a sufficient sign. In Matthew 12:40, Jesus said, the only sign He would give to them was that of the prophet Jonah: “For as Jonah was three days and three…….Read More
The Bible refers to “Ishtar” as the goddess of Astarte or Ashtoreth – the false goddess of fertility that was worshipped by the pagans in Mesopotamia and Syria. Most of the Easter symbols had their origin in the pagan spring festivals held in Europe, where “Pantheism” or the worship of “nature” still exists. The “rabbit”…….Read More
We begin our journey with Jesus as He entered the city of Jerusalem, riding on the colt of a donkey. This was His public declaration of Who He was and what God the Father had sent Him to do. Next, we will look at His observance of the Passover meal, His private conversation with His…….Read More
Knowing the exact day and date of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection is not essential to one’s eternal salvation. If it were, the Scriptures would have made it abundantly clear. In Romans 10:9-10, the Apostle Paul codified the essential elements of one’s personal profession of faith in Christ as: A verbal confession of Jesus as Lord…….Read More
Thank you for joining us over the last month in “Rediscovering Your First Love!” If you have any questions about the study or about Heritage Baptist Church, please contact us at heritage@comsouth.net.
GETTING ALONE WITH GOD FOR AN HOUR OR FOR A DAY Wayne J. Edwards Here is a helpful guide to assist you in spending an hour or a day with the Lord in personal prayer. For an hour of prayer, divide the twelve areas into five-minute segments. For a day, use each one for an…….Read More
THE ASSURANCE OF OUR SALVATION Read: 1 John 5:9-15 This passage helps us to know for sure we are saved. In verse 10, John speaks of the witness of God Himself which lives within the heart of the believer. When a person believes on the Son of God, God implants His witness within that believer’s…….Read More
Inspiration—Hath Thou Wrought a Miracle? On a sheet of paper, personalize the following verses by inserting your name or “I” or “me” where appropriate. Read Psalm 34:1-3 as an example: Psalm 48:1 Psalm 116:12 Philippians 4:6 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Psalm 100 Psalm 136 Psalm 146:1-2 Deuteronomy 26:18-19 Isaiah 43:18-21 Romans 14:5-6 1 Corinthians 10:30-31 Ephesians…….Read More
Inspiration—Hath Thou Wrought a Miracle? Answer each question honestly and truthfully before the Lord. Read Mark 12:30—Is there anything or anyone you love more than God? Yes—if yes, identify who or what it is? No Read Psalm 42:1—Do you long for a time of deeper fellowship with God? Yes No Read John 15:10—Are you ready to…….Read More
Inspiration—Other Safeguards Scripture Reading—1 John 4:1-6 In 1 John 4:1, the Apostle said we should: “believe not every spirit” “but test the spirits whether they are of God.” How can we know the difference between a true and a false spirit? (vs. 2) Where, when, and how did we OVERCOME these false spirits? (vs. 4)…….Read More