The Teaching Ministry Of Olan Butler – Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church

Moses’s warning to the Israelites regarding fortune-tellers, diviners and false prophets. Insights on how this instruction applies today.

As we move on to some finer points from the “love chapter” of I Corinthians, I would like to leave you with a few things to think about regarding Peter’s emphasis on love’s ability to cover a multitude of sins. Just click on the play button below to listen to the audio.

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Ephesian 2:14-18

• Genesis 1
• Genesis 2
• Genesis 3
• Genesis 15
• Romans 10
• Romans 4
• Romans 8
• Romans 14
• Ephesians 1
• Ephesians 2
• Galatians 3

Bible Study lesson on three things maturing believers must do to grow:

1. Bible study and meditation
2. Prayer
3. Worship

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1. The bible says we were “dead” before Christ. Where is that found?
2. When we except Christ as our Lord and Savior, what part of us is made alive?
3. What does the bible say Jesus did to the spirits in prison? What was its effect?
4. What is the role of the law?
5. What does the law teach?
6. How many persons are in the Godhead? Who are they?
7. All persons in the Godhead have roles but which one has a name? Why is this important?
8. Which person in the Godhead transfers us from darkness to the kingdom of Christ?
9. The state of being and adopted child of God is called?
10. What is one of the benefits of being a child of God versus a servant only?
11. What is the Holy Spirit’s role in Sonship?
12. Jesus walked on this earth as God exhibiting His power. True or False?
13. Jesus manifested supernatural powers on earth how did He do it?
14. In Matthew 17, what was the temple tax? Secular use?
15. In Exodus, what was the temple tax’s purpose spiritually?
16. Who paid the temple tax?
17. Religion is a means to an end which greater faith in Christ. What is religion called when it is an “end” in itself?
18. In Matt 17, when Jesus says the “sons are free” what is He referring to?
19. In Matt 17, knowing that the temple tax has become legalistic, why does Jesus tell Peter to pay it?
20. What is He teaching us about how we are to operate as believers today?

Here is a good article on how and why behind choosing a study bible:

What is a study Bible and what are the reasons to purchasing one? A study Bible is a Bible that has various footnotes and other study helps to explain verses of scripture or shed more light on a certain word that is used. Study bibles do not explain an entire passage or book, that is reserved for Bible commentaries, but do help when reading through the Bible and a simple question comes to mind.

Perhaps you’ve been reading through the Bible and saw that something measured ten cubits. You wondered what a cubit was but didn’t know where to look it up or you didn’t have the time. If you are reading from your study Bible, you can look beneath the passage at the footnote and find that a cubit is approximately 18 inches. Suddenly you have a greater understanding of the passage because you can picture the size of an object when before you had no clue.

There are a number of things that should be factored when selecting a Bible. Probably the first decision that needs to be made is for what Bible version are you looking. There are numerous different translations of the Bible available and each one has their own strengths and weaknesses.

After you select which version you are looking for, you should decide how you will use your Bible. Most people want just a general study Bible such as the Life Application Study Bible or Zondervan’s NIV Study Bible. However your options go far beyond general studies if you desire. There are now study Bibles for children, teens, men, and women. Each Bible has notes that are meant to specifically help the group it is focused on.

Or you may prefer study notes by a particular person. There are numerous study Bibles with notes written all by one person. Some of the popular versions are ones written by John MacArthur, Charles Ryrie, and C.I. Scofield.

Finally you must choose whether you want a hardback Bible or a leather bound Bible. Your cover options may be more limited with a study Bible as these Bibles tend to be bigger than ones without the notes. Many general study Bibles also are available in large print and some are offering a smaller personal size but you should look out for tiny print in these. Depending on the publisher and the overall popularity of the Bible, some Bibles may only be available in hardcover. A limited number of study Bibles are available in paperback as well.

After you have an idea of what you are looking for start shopping for the best study Bible prices. With a bit of searching you will find a Bible that not only meets your needs but also your budget.

Pastor Mike has spent years studying the Bible and operates http://www.studybiblesshop.com

He operates several websites but lately has been writing on evangelism at http://www.christianevangelism.net

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