This is the second of six foundational teachings on the Christian faith. The six topics are: ‘repentance from dead works’, ‘faith in God’, ‘instruction about baptisms’, ‘the laying on of hands’, ‘the resurrection of the dead’ and ‘eternal judgment’, as listed in Hebrews 6:1-3. également en Français Along with God’s word, the Bible also records the responses of those He spoke to: some in faith and others […]
Repentance from Dead Works
October 5, 2012 by
This is the first of six topics described in Hebrews 6 as ‘the elementary teachings of Christ’ and the ‘foundation’ of the Christian faith. également en Français We may do many things that seem to be good, but are we doing what God really wants from us? Unless we do what God requires we will not enjoy His blessing and […]
The various groups composing the Sanhedrin at the time of Christ
October 5, 2012 by
This is an edited version of Julius Magath’s 1909 translation of the original work of M M Lemann. (Work in progress – only the following chapters are currently available): The study of the composition of the Sanhedrin that sat at the trial of Christ Chapter One – the various groups composing the Sanhedrin The Sanhedrin, or Grand […]
John 12:20-36 – how one seed produces many
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Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. 21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. “Sir,” they said, “we would like to see Jesus.” 22 Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told Jesus. 23 Jesus replied, “The […]
John 12:1-16 – for the love of God
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Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honour. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she […]
Matthew’s Gospel
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The following notes are presently available: (Click the hyperlink to view.) Matthew 19:16-26 – Life by the Law Matthew 24: When will these things happen? Matthew 26 – wherever the gospel is preached Matthew 26:17-30 – at the Passover Table
John 11:1-45 – Jesus the resurrection and the life
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These notes were prepared for a series of studies on John’s gospel given in Pretoria in 2008 and 2009. Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on […]
John 10:22-42 – I and the Father are One
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(These notes were prepared for a series of teachings on John’s gospel given in Pretoria in 2008 and 2009) JN 10:22 Then came the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was in the temple area walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. 24 The Jews gathered around him, saying, “How long will you […]
John 10:1-21 – Jesus the gate and the shepherd
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(These notes were prepared for a series of teachings on John’s gospel given in Pretoria in 2008 and 2009) JN 10:1 “I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who […]
John 9:1-41 – The man born blind
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(These notes were prepared for a series of studies on John’s gospel, given in Pretoria in 2008 & 2009.) In light of our previous teaching, let us now look in more detail at chapter 9: JN 9:1 As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who […]
