This has been a weekly presentation of a biblical messages shared by former Pastor Rob Adams during his 20 years’ service at Immanuel Baptist Church. Each article is usually part of a topic, such as prophecy or some practical aspect of daily living. Please consult the various categories available.
Colossians— Complete in Christ 03.29.23 And He is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead: that in all things He might have the preeminence. (Colossians 1:18) Colossians is one of the Prison Epistles. Along with Ephesians, Philippians and Philemon, it was written during Paul’s first […]
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Philippians— Joy in Christ 03.22.23 For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain (Philippians 1:21) Though Paul was in prison under the iron hand of Nero when he wrote this letter, he was full of joy and victory. He had been in prison in Philippi and was in prison now in
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Ephesians— Blessings in Christ 03.15.23 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.. (Ephesians 1:3) Ephesians is the first of the four Prison Epistles. These were written during Paul’s first imprisonment. Each contains references to this
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Galatians— the Law versus Grace 03.08.23 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (Galatians 5:1) Much like 2 Corinthians, this is a defense of Paul’s authority. But where to the Corinthians he needed to defend himself personally, here we
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2 Corinthians— Paul’s Heart 03.01.23 And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I am loved. (2 Corinthians 2:15) The book of 2 Corinthians is one that believers often turn to for special needs. As someone described it, “It was written with a
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1 Corinthians— Church Conduct 02.22.23 Let all things be done decently and in order. (1 Corinthians 14:40) First Corinthians is the longest of Paul’s epistles and is an important book because it emphasizes order in the church. It is also a book of reproof. Paul wrote to correct some problems and answer questions. It appears
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The Love of God 02.15.23 But God demonstrated His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8) Valentine’s Day was yesterday. I met my bride in the registration line at college. I saw her from afar with delight. I soon asked her out, but she already had
Romans— the Righteousness of God 02.08.23 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. (17) For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is
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Acts— the Acts of the Holy Spirit 02.01.23 But ye shall receive power after that the Holy Spirit is come upon you, and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost parts of the earth. (Acts 1:8) The book of Acts sits alone
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John— the Gospel of the Son of God 01.25.23 No man has seen God at any time: the only begotten Son which is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him. (John 1:18) We have thus far looked at the three Synoptic (similar) Gospels: Matthew, Mark and Luke. These were all written within
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