Author Archives: Garland Van Dyke

1. God is good (Psalm 100:5, 86:5). 2. God is a great Father wanting to give us good things (Matthew 7:7-11, 6:25-34). 3. He promises to strengthen us (Psalms 1:1-6). 4. He supplies each Christian’s needs (Philippians 4:19). 5. He … Continue reading →

1. Elohim – Creator God (Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 40:28) Establishes God’s creativity, power, sovereignty; He speaks and the universe is created. We are created by God. 2. El Roi – The God who see me (Genesis 16:13) Hagar was mistreated … Continue reading →

1. You cannot get to heaven by faith only; the Bible says so (James 2:24). 2. Inner feelings won’t save you (Jeremiah 17:9, Proverbs 19:21, Proverbs 20:9). 3. The Sinner’s Prayer definitely won’t get you to heaven (Nothing in the … Continue reading →

1. The Devil takes the word from their heart. They will not believe, will not be saved (Luke 8:12). 2. Some are too busy with money, lost unless they see the value of salvation (2 Timothy 3:1-5). 3. Some are … Continue reading →

1. Paul ravaged the church, sending many Christians to their death (1 Corinthians 15:9). 2. Peter denied Jesus (Luke 22:54-62). 3. Judas, thief, betrayed Jesus to the authorities (Matthew 26:14-16). 4. Simon, a believer, in love with recognition (Acts 8:18-24). … Continue reading →

1. Abraham, gave up Sarah to another man (Genesis 20:2) 2. Eve, ate forbidden fruit (Genesis 3:6) 3. Cain killed his brother Abel (Genesis 4:8) 4. Noah, got drunk and slept naked (Genesis 9:20-21) 5. Adam, wouldn’t stand his ground … Continue reading →

1. Sin, missing the mark of God, separates one from God (Isaiah 59:2, Romans 3:23) 2. God’s justice demands death for sin (Romans 6:23, Romans 5:12, James 1:15) 3. Dying in sin means hell (Revelation 21:8, Matthew 25:46, 2 Thessalonians … Continue reading →

1. God did not spare angels when they sinned but cast them into hell and committed them to pits of darkness (2 Peter 2:4) 2. Hell is the place of the future punishment call “Gehenna” or “Gehenna of fire”. This … Continue reading →

1. God (Revelation 21:4) 2. The tabernacle of God is among men (Revelation 21:3) 3. God wipes away every tear, no crying in heaven (Revelation 21:4) 4. There is no mourning in heaven, no grief, ever (Revelation 21:4) 5. There … Continue reading →

1. Sin is lawlessness, not caring about what God says for living (1 John 3:4) 2. Sin separates the sinner from God (Isaiah 59:2) 3. God only promises to hear the prayers of the righteous (Isaiah 59:2, 1 Peter 3:12) … Continue reading →

1. There are many antichrists, not just the one (1 John 2:18) 2. There are no references to antichrist in Revelation () 3. Antichrists are those that deceive or lie about Jesus (2 John 1:7) 4. There were antichrists in … Continue reading →

1. Death is a separation of soul from the body (John 8:24) 2. The body returns to dust but the soul/spirit returns to its Creator (Ecclesiastes 12:7) 3. God promised death if Adam disobeyed (Genesis 2:16-17) 5. Through Adam’s disobedience … Continue reading →

1. “Obey the Gospel” is in the Bible (2 Thessalonians 1:7-9) 2. Jesus accepts those who obey Him for salvation (Hebrews 5:9) 3. Being a slave to obedience leads to righteousness. (Romans 6:16) 4. The gospel has thee parts: [1] … Continue reading →

1. The Pure in Heart will see God (Matthew 5:8) 2. Where your treasure is there your heart will be also (Matthew 6:21) 3. Hearts can become spiritually dull leading to condemnation (Matthew 13:15) 4. You can believe you’re worshipping … Continue reading →

1. You can be a Christian or suffer the consequences (Matthew 25:46)2. You can be good or you can be evil (Romans 2:7-8)3. You can follow Jesus or not (Luke 9:61)4. You can go to heaven or go to hell … Continue reading →

1. God had a plan for giving Him thanks (Leviticus 7:12) 2. Give thanks to God for salvation (Colossians 1:12) 3. Give Him thanks for the big things in life (Nehemiah 12:27) 4. Wisdom in Psalms of thanksgiving (Psalm 50:14) 5. God gives and … Continue reading →

1. Jesus gives all an opportunity to become God’s children (John 1:12) 2. One must be born again (John 3:3) 3. Sinners rise to new life after baptism (Romans 6:3-4) 4. If anyone is in Christ he is a new person … Continue reading →

We should always pray (Luke 18:1) Prayer is talking with God, to supplicate, worship, honor (Luke 18:1) We should never give up hope that God answers prayers (Luke 18:1) Even Jesus cried out to the father in His distress (Matthew … Continue reading →

His word accomplishes His purpose (Isaiah 55:11) The word is breathed out by Him (2 Timothy 3:16) Saints are equipped to do good works by His word (2 Timothy 3:17) His word is sharper than any two edged sword (Hebrews … Continue reading →

There are people who do not wish to be bothered by spiritual matters (Matthew 13:19) There are some who gladly hear God’s word but quickly lose interest. Shallow people (Matthew 13:21) There are those who fall away from God’s because … Continue reading →

Jer 6:16  Thus says the LORD, “Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, Where the good way is, and walk in it; And you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will … Continue reading →

He is your creator! (Genesis 2:7, John 1:3, Colossians 1:16) He is God (John 10:22-30) He loves you more than you can realize (Ephesians 3:17-19) You have separated yourself from God by your sins (Isaiah 59:2, Romans 3:23) You will … Continue reading →

He is called Wonderful Counselor. Mighty God, Eternal God, Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6) He is Lord of lords (Psalms 136:3) He came that we might abundant life (John 10:10) He is the way, the truth, and the life (John … Continue reading →

God is eternal (Exodus 3:4) He is omnipresent (Psalms 139:7-11) He is omniscient (1 Chronicles 28:9) God is omnipotent (Revelation 19:6, Colossians 1:17) God is love (John 3:16, 1 John 4:8) Our God is holy (Isaiah 6:3) He is just (Acts 17:30-31) … Continue reading →

God Knew man was going to sin against Him. He devised a plan before the foundation of the world to save man (Ephesians 1:1-14) You have to read the New Testament to understand God’s plan. There is no one place … Continue reading →

There are six things which the LORD hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him (Proverbs 6:16): Haughty eyes (Proverbs 6:17) A lying tongue (Proverbs 6:17) Hands that shed innocent blood (Proverbs 6:17) A heart that devises wicked plans … Continue reading →

Priests before God were not to drink wine or strong drink (Leviticus 10:9) Nazarite vows to abstain from wine or strong drink (Numbers 6:3) Pregnant woman not drink wine or strong drink (Judges 13:4) Wine is a mocker, strong drink … Continue reading →

It is necessary for personal edification (Ephesians 4:11-16) It is commanded (Hebrews 10:25) Forsaking services is preached against (Hebrews 10:25) Must share the Lord’s Supper (Acts 20:7, 1st Corinthians 11:17-34, Luke 22:15-20) Must pray together (1st Timothy 2:1-8) Must share … Continue reading →

Jesus commanded it (Matthews 28:19, Mark 16:16) Apostles preached it (Acts 2:38, 10:48, Galatians 3:27) Evangelists preached it (Acts 8:12) Saints preached it (Acts 22:16, Acts 8:26-40) The word “baptize” means to immerse (Thayer’s Bible Dictionary) Baptism is in water … Continue reading →

Christ Jesus is the head of the church (Ephesians 1:22-23, Colossians 1:18, Ephesians 5:24) A congregation consists of Elders, Deacons, and Saints (Philippians 1:1) A Saint is simply a Christian (Philippians 1:1, Romans 1:7) Each individual congregation is overseen by … Continue reading →

It is appointed to man to die (Hebrews 9:27) The body returns to the earth (Ecclesiastes 12:6-7) The Soul returns to God (Ecclesiastes 12:7) When a person dies their soul enters Hades, either Paradise or Torment (Luke 16:22-23) There is … Continue reading →

It is powerful (Matthew 17:20) Life can be fearful without faith (Mark 4:40) To be continued in (Acts 14:22) Hearts cleansed by it (Acts 15:9) Sanctified by faith (Acts 26:18) Righteous man lives by faith (Romans 1:17) Accept the one … Continue reading →

Walk in newness of Life (Romans 6:4) Walk by the Spirit not the flesh (Romans 8:4) Walk by Faith, not sight (2nd Corinthians 5:7) Walk in good works (Ephesians 2:10) Walk in Love (Ephesians 5:2) Walk as children of light … Continue reading →

One must hear the word of god to be saved (Romans 10:17). A person must believe Jesus is the Son of God (John 8:24, 20:31, Romans 10:9). One has to repent of their sins and turn to God (2nd Corinthians … Continue reading →

Prophesied in the old testament (Daniel 2:44-45), spoken of in the New testament (Romans 16:16)  Jesus said He would build it (Matthew 16:18) The Apostles preached it on Pentecost in Jerusalem (Acts 2) Jesus adds people to His church (Acts … Continue reading →

Saved by having their sins forgiven (Luke 1:77) Saved by the grace of the Lord Jesus (Acts 15:11) Saved by grace (Ephesians 2:8) Saved by the Spirit (2nd Thessalonians 2:13) Saved by Jesus’s name (Acts 4:12) Saved by His life … Continue reading →