1 Thessalonians 3:1-5, NKJV Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it good to be left in Athens alone, 2 and sent Timothy, our brother…… Read more “Affliction and Apostasy, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 (Falling Away Series)”
Category: New Testament
Implicit Josephus: Herod and the Massacre of the Innocents (Matthew 2:1-23)
Implicit Josephus_ Herod and the Massacre of the Innocents document download Implicit Josephus: Herod and the Massacre of the Innocents (Matthew 2:1-23) The Massacre of the Innocents…… Read more “Implicit Josephus: Herod and the Massacre of the Innocents (Matthew 2:1-23)”
Wise Men Seek The King (Matthew 2:1-12)
Matthew 2:1-12, NKJV Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where…… Read more “Wise Men Seek The King (Matthew 2:1-12)”
Caesar Augustus, The Decree, and Quirinius: Does Luke Get It Wrong? (Luke 2:1-7)
Luke 2:1-7, NKJV And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This…… Read more “Caesar Augustus, The Decree, and Quirinius: Does Luke Get It Wrong? (Luke 2:1-7)”
God Will Make Good On His Promises, 2 Peter 3:1-18 (Falling Away Series)
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18, NKJV Beloved, I now write to you this second epistle (in both of which I stir up your pure minds by way of reminder), 2 that you…… Read more “God Will Make Good On His Promises, 2 Peter 3:1-18 (Falling Away Series)”
When was the biblical canon closed? 2 Peter 3:15-16 and the Council of Nicea claim
We here at The Essential Church believe in studying the Word of God. This past five months or so, we’ve been diving into our Falling Away…… Read more “When was the biblical canon closed? 2 Peter 3:15-16 and the Council of Nicea claim”
Apostate Teachers: Fallen Away, Leading Astray, Part 2 (2 Peter 2:4-22, Falling Away Series)
2 Peter 2:1-22, NKJV But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring…… Read more “Apostate Teachers: Fallen Away, Leading Astray, Part 2 (2 Peter 2:4-22, Falling Away Series)”
Apostate Teachers: Fallen Away, Leading Astray, 2 Peter 2:1-3 (Falling Away Series)
2 Peter 2:1-3, NKJV But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly…… Read more “Apostate Teachers: Fallen Away, Leading Astray, 2 Peter 2:1-3 (Falling Away Series)”
Building Upon Your Faith: A Lifetime Exercise, 2 Peter 1:1-11 (Falling Away Series)
2 Peter 1:1-11, NKJV Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God…… Read more “Building Upon Your Faith: A Lifetime Exercise, 2 Peter 1:1-11 (Falling Away Series)”
Faith Can Fail, Luke 22:31-34 (Falling Away Series)
Luke 22:31-34, NKJV 31 And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, that your faith should…… Read more “Faith Can Fail, Luke 22:31-34 (Falling Away Series)”