Scriptural Principles of Gathering OR Why I Meet Among Those Known as Brethren by Alfred P. Gibbs Foreword by John Bloore Plainfield, N. J. February, 1935. As the years pass and the Lord calls home those who have been used to bring out the essential teachings of God's word as to the truth of the gos... Read More
My discussion of the amillennial understanding of the millennium will include the following topics: the interpretation of the book of Revelation, the interpretation of Revelation 20:1-6, a look at two Old Testament passages commonly viewed as predicting an earthly millennial kingdom, a brief sketch ... Read More
Reading: John 14:1-17 1. A FRIEND... INSIDE YOU! A preacher was about to deliver a carefully prepared message when there came to him the conviction that it was not appropriate to the group of people before him. He reluctantly abandoned his notes, and seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance, decided to re... Read More
Reading: Acts 8:26-40 19. WHAT IS THE MISSION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Is there a hell Yes! Is there a heaven Absolutely! Did Christ die on the cross and rise again to keep people out of hell Yes. So basically our work as Christians is all about getting people to Jesus Christ! Someone has said, "The missi... Read More
2 Kings 9: 1-13 10: 28-31 THE IMPORTANCE OF DELEGATING RESPONSIBILITY. Most people who hold positions of responsibility find it difficult to delegate authority. Do you recall the epitaph on the tombstone of the business executive "This cemetery is full of people who thought they were indispensable".... Read More
"He is our peace who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us." Eph. 2:14. HIS text is only a part of a lengthy argument, employed by the apostle, for the purpose of settling a very unpleasant controversy which was agitating the public mind at that time. This ... Read More
[This article was taken from the book, "The Open-Air Preacher's Handbook" written by Gawin Kirkham. Brother Kirkham was the Secretary of the Open-Air Mission of London, England. The book was published in 1890 but has a timeless message for street preachers of today.] WE are told that "Open-air Preac... Read More
The term pneumatology comes from two Greek words, namely, pneuma meaning “wind,” “breath,” or “spirit” (used of the Holy Spirit) and logos meaning “word,” “matter,” or “thing.” As it is used in Christian systematic theology, “pneumatology” refers to the study of the biblical doctrine of the Holy Spi... Read More
The term “christology” (from Greek christos meaning “anointed one” or “Christ”) refers to the study of Christ. It often includes such topics as the preexistence and eternality of Christ, OT prophecies about Christ, Christ’s humanity, deity, and incarnation, as well as the issue of his temptations an... Read More
The term “ecclesiology” (from Greek ecclesia meaning “meeting,” or “assembly” and logos meaning “word,” “matter,” “topic”) refers to the study of the church as the assembly of those who know the Lord and in whom the Spirit of God dwells (Romans 8:9). It often deals with such topics as the nature of ... Read More
Scriptural Principles of Gathering
Amillennialism
A friend inside you!
Name and claim it!
The importance of delegating responsibility
The Middle Wall
DEFINITE DIRECTIONS FOR OPEN-AIR PREACHING
Lecture Five—Pneumatology: The Holy Spirit
Lecture Four—Christology: Jesus Christ
Lecture Nine—Ecclesiology: The Church