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The First Commandment The Intent of the First Commandment (3) Exodus 20:3; Deuteronomy 5:7 “…You shall have no other gods before me.” Second, God regards all creatures and things, other than Himself, as “gods,” albeit, false ones, when His people…
The First Commandment The Intent of the First Commandment (2) Exodus 20:3; Deuteronomy 5:7 “…You shall have no other gods before me.” First, the commandment begins with the negative particle “Not.” The commandments of God are phrased in terms meant…
The First Commandment The Intent of the First Commandment (1) Exodus 20:3; Deuteronomy 5:7 “…You shall have no other gods before me.” To have God. In His infinite mercy and love, God redeemed Israel from Egypt and captivity that He…
Lesson #35—Sanctification: Work of God’s Grace Shorter Catechism Q & A #35 Q. What is Sanctification? A. Sanctification is the work of God’s free grace, whereby we are renewed in the whole man after the image of God, and are…
The First Commandment The Source of the Law (3) Exodus 20:2, 3 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before…
The First Commandment The Source of the Law (2) Exodus 20:2, 3 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before…
Be Strong in Christ July 18, 2010 Lesson: Ephesians 6:10–24 Key Verse: Ephesians 6:10 A Introduction Paul is a prisoner of Nero. His Roman prison does not hinder him from encouraging those who are facing persecution and temptation. Nero is…
Salvation through Christ July 4, 2010 Lesson: 1 Thessalonians 5:8–10, 1 Peter 2:4–10 Key Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:9, 1 Peter 2:9 A Introduction By appointment only! Our salvation rests not in ourselves, but in Christ. He alone is the Author…
Worthy of God’s Call July 11, 2010 Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 1:3–12 Key Verse: 2 Thessalonians 1:11 A Introduction We have been taught by our Lord and Savior to pray, saying, “Our Father.” Christ Jesus has not only established a relationship…
The Lord is Faithful July 25, 2010 Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 3:1–13 Key Verse: 2 Thessalonians 3:3 A Introduction Christ Jesus has taught us to pray, “Deliver us from evil.” Paul writes to the church at Thessalonica, using the same Greek…