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.
11.24.21 A Thanksgiving Proclamation In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Even though our world may be in turmoil in many ways, and though there may be troubles in our lives and homes, yet God is on the throne, and He is in […]
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11.17.21 The End of Wisdom and Pleasure There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labor. (Ecclesiastes 2:24a) The Book of Ecclesiastes is truly puzzling; filled with inconsistent statements, ponderings and warnings. It is the journey of a
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11.10.21 Searching for Pleasure Last time, we considered Solomon’s search for meaning in life via wisdom. He now turns to the pleasures of life to see if they will satisfy. Listen to his words from Ecclesiastes 2. I said in my heart, “Go to now, I will prove you with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and,
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11.03.21 Searching for Wisdom There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God. (Ecclesiastes 2:24) Many people have wondered what life would be like if they
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10.27.21 History Expresses Vanity Last week we saw that Solomon found many examples of the vanity of life, its endless cycle, in nature. The wind, the water cycle and the rising sun all speak of endless repetition. Things change but they also stay the same. Solomon also found examples of the emptiness of life in
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10.20.21 Vanity Found in Nature All things are full of labor; man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing. (Ecclesiastes 1:8) Solomon set out to solve a puzzle that he saw in life. Wherever he looked, life seemed to be a series of circles. He saw
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10.13.21 Life’s Puzzles The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth. (Ecclesiastes 12:10) Last week we looked at six reasons why Solomon wrote the book of Ecclesiastes under the direction of the Holy Spirit. Today we focus on the major themes of this important
10.06.21 Ecclesiastes—its Purpose The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. (2) Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. (3) What profit has a man of all his labor which he takes under the sun? (Ecclesiastes 1:1-3) As we continue with our study of the Book
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09.29.21 Life Under the Sun The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. (2) Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. (3) What profit has a man of all his labor which he takes under the sun? (Ecclesiastes 1:1-3) Over the past two weeks we considered
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09.22.21 Critical Theory and Christianity “Bear ye one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2) Last week we discussed Critical Theory and what it is. Basically, it is an effort to demonstrate the biblical admonition to be compassionate. This is done by dividing people into two groups: those who are oppressed
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