Biblical Prayer Part 2

Prayer
is most often an appeal to God to change a difficult or helpless situation.  The Lord sovereignly answers our requests as
His wisdom, righteousness and love dictate; sometimes He answers yes and sometimes no.  The Lord has His reasons
and they always glorify Him.  Sometimes
God changes our situations as we request (i.e. concerning employment, health,
finances, etc.), and sometimes He leaves the situation and seeks to change our
attitude (e.g. Paul’s thorn in the flesh,
2 Cor. 12:7-10).  When God does not
remove a difficult situation as we request, then He intends for us to deal with
it.  God uses difficult situations to
remove pride (Dan. 4:37; 2 Cor. 12:7-10), or to develop godliness (Jam.
1:2-4).  It’s almost always the case that
we prefer God change our circumstances rather than our attitude; and yet, it
seems both biblically and experientially that God prefers to do the
opposite.  Though the Lord is concerned
about our difficult situations, He’s more concerned Christian character than
comfort.

Biblical Prayer Part 3

Prayer
is most often an appeal to God to change a difficult or helpless situation.  The Lord sovereignly answers our requests as
His wisdom, righteousness and love dictate; sometimes He answers yes and sometimes no.  The Lord has His reasons
and they always glorify Him.  Sometimes
God changes our situations as we request (i.e. concerning employment, health, finances,
etc.), and sometimes He leaves the situation and seeks to change our attitude
(e.g. Paul’s thorn in the flesh, 2
Cor. 12:7-10).  When God does not remove
a difficult situation as we request, then He intends for us to deal with it.  God uses difficult situations to remove pride
(Dan. 4:37; 2 Cor. 12:7-10), or to develop godliness (Jam. 1:2-4).  It’s almost always the case that we prefer
God change our circumstances rather than our attitude; and yet, it seems both biblically
and experientially that God prefers to do the opposite.  Though the Lord is concerned about our
difficult situations, He’s more concerned Christian character than comfort.

Overcoming Stress Part 1

Adversity
comes to everyone, but only the believer – armed with Scripture – has a
sufficient base with which to handle to pressures of life.  Mental and emotional stability comes from
learning and living God’s word on a regular basis.  

Overcoming Stress Part 2

Adversity
comes to everyone, but only the believer – armed with Scripture – has a
sufficient base with which to handle to pressures of life.  Mental and emotional stability comes from
learning and living God’s word on a regular basis.  

Introduction to the Mosaic Law

The Mosaic Law refers to “the statutes and ordinances and
laws which the LORD established between Himself and the sons of Israel through
Moses at Mount Sinai” (Lev. 26:46).  The
Mosaic Law reflects God’s righteous character; therefore, “the Law
is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good” (Rom. 7:12).  The Mosaic Law measured Israel’s performance
under the Mosaic Covenant and was the basis for blessing or cursing (see Deut.
28).

Discussion on God's Providence Part 1

Divine
providence means that God controls the circumstances of life in such a way that
He is directing history as He desires according to His predetermined plan from
eternity past.  In short, people are
moved by the circumstances God controls. 
Life is never a series of accidents where one chance event is followed
by another; but rather, it is a series of appointments whereby the sovereign
God of the universe “causes all things to work together for good” (Rom.
8:28).  God never creates evil, but He
does sometimes use it to accomplish His purposes.  

Discussion on God's Providence Part 2

Divine
providence means that God controls the circumstances of life in such a way that
He is directing history as He desires according to His predetermined plan from
eternity past.  In short, people are
moved by the circumstances God controls. 
Life is never a series of accidents where one chance event is followed
by another; but rather, it is a series of appointments whereby the sovereign
God of the universe “causes all things to work together for good” (Rom.
8:28).  God never creates evil, but He
does sometimes use it to accomplish His purposes.  

The New Covenant and the Lord's Supper

The New Covenant is specifically mentioned by the Lord Jesus on the night He was betrayed, before He went to the cross and shed His blood and died.  At the last supper Jesus instituted what is commonly called the Lord’s Supper which is celebrated by Christians today (1 Cor. 11:23-26).  (complete study notes)

Marriage and God

Marriage, according to Scripture, is between a man and a woman (Gen. 2:24; Eph. 5:22-33).  Adam and Eve, the first couple, were created in God’s image with the purpose of serving Him and exercising responsible dominion over the earth (Gen. 1:26-28).  The husband was created to be the loving leader to guide the relationship into God’s will, and the wife was to walk with him and help him (Gen. 2:18; 21-23; cf. Eph. 5:25-33).   

Marriage and the Bible

Marriage, according to Scripture, is between a man and a woman (Gen. 2:24; Eph. 5:22-33).  Adam and Eve, the first couple, were created in God’s image with the purpose of serving Him and exercising responsible dominion over the earth (Gen. 1:26-28).  The husband was created to be the loving leader to guide the relationship into God’s will, and the wife was to walk with him and help him (Gen. 2:18; 21-23; cf. Eph. 5:25-33).   

Marriage and Faith

Marriage, according to Scripture, is between a man and a woman (Gen. 2:24; Eph. 5:22-33).  Adam and Eve, the first couple, were created in God’s image with the purpose of serving Him and exercising responsible dominion over the earth (Gen. 1:26-28).  The husband was created to be the loving leader to guide the relationship into God’s will, and the wife was to walk with him and help him (Gen. 2:18; 21-23; cf. Eph. 5:25-33).   

The Spiritual Marriage

Marriage, according to Scripture, is between a man and a woman (Gen. 2:24; Eph. 5:22-33).  Adam and Eve, the first couple, were created in God’s image with the purpose of serving Him and exercising responsible dominion over the earth (Gen. 1:26-28).  The husband was created to be the loving leader to guide the relationship into God’s will, and the wife was to walk with him and help him (Gen. 2:18; 21-23; cf. Eph. 5:25-33).   

Marriage - Love and Respect

Marriage, according to Scripture, is between a man and a woman (Gen. 2:24; Eph. 5:22-33).  Adam and Eve, the first couple, were created in God’s image with the purpose of serving Him and exercising responsible dominion over the earth (Gen. 1:26-28).  The husband was created to be the loving leader to guide the relationship into God’s will, and the wife was to walk with him and help him (Gen. 2:18; 21-23; cf. Eph. 5:25-33).   

The Doctrine of Grace Part 1

The Greek word ca,rij charis is most commonly translated grace, favor, andthank you.  ca,rij charis appears 155 times in the New Testament, and from that number the apostle Paul uses the word 130 times.  Grace refers to the unmerited favor that one person shows toward an undeserving other.  The greatest expression of grace is observed in the love God shows toward undeserving sinners for whom He sent His Son to die in their place so they might have eternal life in Christ (John 3:16-19; Rom. 5:6-10).  (complete set of notes) 

The Doctrine of Grace Part 2

The Greek word ca,rij charis is most commonly translated grace, favor, andthank you.  ca,rij charis appears 155 times in the New Testament, and from that number the apostle Paul uses the word 130 times.  Grace refers to the unmerited favor that one person shows toward an undeserving other.  The greatest expression of grace is observed in the love God shows toward undeserving sinners for whom He sent His Son to die in their place so they might have eternal life in Christ (John 3:16-19; Rom. 5:6-10).  (complete set of notes) 

The Doctrine of Grace Part 3

The Greek word ca,rij charis is most commonly translated grace, favor, andthank you.  ca,rij charis appears 155 times in the New Testament, and from that number the apostle Paul uses the word 130 times.  Grace refers to the unmerited favor that one person shows toward an undeserving other.  The greatest expression of grace is observed in the love God shows toward undeserving sinners for whom He sent His Son to die in their place so they might have eternal life in Christ (John 3:16-19; Rom. 5:6-10).  (complete set of notes)

The Doctrine of Grace Part 4

The Greek word ca,rij charis is most commonly translated grace, favor, andthank you.  ca,rij charis appears 155 times in the New Testament, and from that number the apostle Paul uses the word 130 times.  Grace refers to the unmerited favor that one person shows toward an undeserving other.  The greatest expression of grace is observed in the love God shows toward undeserving sinners for whom He sent His Son to die in their place so they might have eternal life in Christ (John 3:16-19; Rom. 5:6-10).  (complete set of notes)

The Doctrine of Grace Part 5

The Greek word ca,rij charis is most commonly translated grace, favor, and thank you.  ca,rij charis appears 155 times in the New
Testament, and from that number the apostle Paul uses the word 130 times.  Grace refers to the unmerited favor that one
person shows toward an undeserving other. 
The greatest expression of grace is observed in the love God shows
toward undeserving sinners for whom He sent His Son to die in their place so
they might have eternal life in Christ (John 3:16-19; Rom. 5:6-10).  (complete set of notes)

Made in God's Image

The Bible teaches that man is special, made in God's image, with the ability to reason, feel and act.  

The Lord's Supper

The Lord's Supper symbolizes the person of Christ and the ratification of the New Covenant with some of it's spiritual blessings for Christians.  

A Lesson on Humility

God's Word teaches that believer's are to be humble and submit themselves to the Lord for Christian service.  

Jesus Washes the Disciple's Feet

Jesus provided an object lesson in humility and forgiveness when He washed the disciple's feet during the Last Supper (John 13:1-17).

Imprecatory Prayer

The imprecatory prayer called for God to execute justice against those who wrongfully hurt or antagonized His people.  

The Doctrine of Grace Part 1

God shows both common and special grace to men.  Common grace is the undeserved kindness He shows to all men, whether righteous or wicked, by meeting their most basic needs and caring for them (Matt. 5:45).  Special grace is that particular favor God shows to His elect who trust in Christ as their Savior, receive salvation, spiritual gifts, care for life, and eternal blessings (John 3:16; Eph. 1:3; 2:8-9; Tit. 2:11-14; 2 Pet. 3:18; Rev. 21:1-7).

The Doctrine of Grace Part 2

God shows both common and special
grace to men.  Common grace is the undeserved kindness He shows to all men,
whether righteous or wicked, by meeting their most basic needs and caring for
them (Matt. 5:45).  Special grace is that particular favor God shows to His
elect who trust in Christ as their Savior, receive salvation, spiritual gifts,
care for life, and eternal blessings (John 3:16; Eph. 1:3; 2:8-9; Tit. 2:11-14;
2 Pet. 3:18; Rev. 21:1-7).

The Birth of Jesus - Luke 2:1-20

Luke records the good news announcement of the birth of Jesus.

Biblical Fasting Part 2

Fasting was a way of expressing genuine
humility to the Lord during a time of mourning, suffering, or threat of
suffering in which a person called out to the Lord in prayer (2 Sam.
12:13-23; cf. Ezra 8:21; Neh. 1:1-4; Est. 4:16; Jonah 3:1-10).

Biblical Fasting Part 1

Fasting was a way of expressing genuine
humility to the Lord during a time of mourning, suffering, or threat of
suffering in which a person called out to the Lord in prayer (2 Sam.
12:13-23; cf. Ezra 8:21; Neh. 1:1-4; Est. 4:16; Jonah 3:1-10).

Daniel 9:24-27 - Seventy Weeks of Prophecy

God revealed prophetic events to the prophet Daniel that referred to Israel, the Antichrist, and the seven year tribulation. 

The Antichrist

The Antichrist is a Gentile world ruler who rises to power shortly after the rapture of the church (2 Thess. 2:1-10; Rev. 13:1).  His reign will begin when he brokers a contract of peace with Israel and the surrounding nations of the Middle East (Dan. 9:24-27).  The Antichrist will rule for the seven years of the Tribulation.  He will be defeated when Christ returns after the Tribulation to establish His millennial reign on earth (Rev. 19:11-21).

Angelic Warfare

There are both unfallen and fallen angels, and the Bible reveals battles that take place between (Dan. 10:13, 20-21).  The believer resists demonic attack by submitting to God and
relying on His word (Matt. 4:1-11; 2 Cor. 12:7-10; Jas. 4:7). 

The Doctrine of Death

Death
means separation, not cessation or annihilation of life.  When Adam ate the forbidden fruit, he died
spiritually in that his relationship with God was severed and he was in danger
of the Lake of Fire which God had prepared for the Devil and his angels (Matt.
25:41).  Even though Adam was made
spiritually alive again (Gen. 3:21), he died physically at a later time in his
life (Gen. 5:5).  

The Doctrine of the Occult

Occultism is any religious system of belief and
practice that attempts to manipulate the world, circumstances, or people by
supernatural means for personal advantage.  Occultism pursues things
mystical or magical, is self-serving and is often syncretistic, embracing other
religions.  

How to Test a False Prophet Part 1

God knew false prophets would try to mislead His people, so He gave them several tests they could apply to discern a true prophet from a false one. Bible teacher Steven R. Cook explains those biblical passages. 

How to Test a False Prophet Part 2

God knew false prophets would try to mislead His people, so He gave them several tests they could apply to discern a true prophet from a false one. Bible teacher Steven R. Cook explains those biblical passages.  

Discipleship

Steven R. Cook explains what it means to be a disciple (Grk. mathetes - learner, pupil).

Angels and Demons Part 1

A categorical study through the Scripture of angels and demons.

Angels and Demons Part 2

A categorical study through the Scripture of angels and demons.

Angels and Demons Part 3

A categorical study through the Scripture of angels and demons.

Angels and Demons Part 4

A categorical study through the Scripture of angels and demons.

Angels and Demons Part 5

A categorical study through the Scripture of angels and demons.

Angels and Demons Part 6

A categorical study through the Scripture of angels and demons.

Angels and Demons Part 7

A categorical study through the Scripture of angels and demons.

A Biblical Worldview - Part 2

The Biblical worldview accepts the veracity of God's Word as it addresses matters such as the eternal existence of God, the origin of the universe, angels, mankind, sin, evil, the substitutionary death of Christ, His Second Coming, and so on.  The Christian who wants to live in proper relationship with God learns to perceive all of life from the biblical perspective and to align all his actions in conformity with God's Word.  God's glory is the chief end of any health Christian worldview. 

A Biblical Worldview - Part 1

The Biblical worldview accepts the veracity of God's Word as it addresses matters such as the eternal existence of God, the origin of the universe, angels, mankind, sin, evil, the substitutionary death of Christ, His Second Coming, and so on.  The Christian who wants to live in proper relationship with God learns to perceive all of life from the biblical perspective and to align all his actions in conformity with God's Word.  God's glory is the chief end of any health Christian worldview. 

The Prayer of Moses - Exodus 32:1-14

Moses prays for God not to destroy His people, Israel, after they break covenant with Him and build a golden calf and worship it (Ex. 32:1-14).

The Eight Biblical Covenants

A covenant is a legal
contract between two people.  In the
Bible there are numerous covenants: 1) the Edenic Covenant
(Gen. 1:26-31; 2:16-17; cf. Hos. 6:7 = bilateral), 2) the Adamic Covenant
(Gen. 3:16-19; cf. Hos. 6:7 = unilateral), 3) the Noahic Covenant (Gen. 6:18; 9:1-18 =
unilateral), 4) the Abrahamic Covenant (Gen. 12:1-4; 13:14-17;
15:1-7; 17:1-11; cf. Gen. 26:2-5; 28:10-15; Ex. 2:24; 3:6-8; Josh. 1:2-6; 2 Ki.
13:23; 1 Chron. 16:15-22; Ps. 105:3-15; Neh. 9:5-10 = unilateral), 5) the Mosaic Covenant (Exodus 19:5, 8; 20:1-31:18; Deut.
4:13; Gal. 3:16-19 = bilateral), 6) the Palestinian/Land Covenant (Deut. 30:1-10 =
unilateral), 7) the Davidic Covenant (2 Sam. 7:4-16; 1 Chron.
17:3-15 = unilateral), and 8) the New Covenant (Jer. 31:31-34; 32:37-41; Ezek.
37:21-28; 2 Cor. 3:6 = unilateral).

Ecclesiology - The Doctrine of the Church

The Church—both universal and
local—is a company of believers formed from Jews and Gentiles who have been
united with Christ by means of the baptism of the Holy Spirit at the moment of
salvation (1 Cor. 12:13; Gal. 3:26-28).  A person becomes a member of the
body of Christ—the church—when he believes in Christ for salvation (Gal.
3:26-28; Eph. 1:22-23).  The church was not known in the OT, but was
revealed to the apostles in the New Testament (Eph. 3:1-12; 5:32; Col.
1:25-27). 

The Biblical Teaching on Prayer Part 3

Pastor-Teacher, Steven R. Cook, works systematically through the Bible and covers the major passages related to prayer.  

The Biblical Teaching on Prayer Part 2

Pastor-Teacher, Steven R. Cook, works systematically through the Bible and covers the major passages related to prayer.