Blessed & Bearded's Biblical Blog

  1. Offense and Defense in Prayer for the Word/ 2 Thess. 3:1-5/Pt 1. Paul prayed for them; not he asks to be prayed for-"us".  2 requests; (offense) "that word of Lord run...", (defense) "delivered from wicked..." Paul wants the word to outrun/win against all opposition. Acts 13:47-48. Prayer + preaching. Because both are governed by God; both are commanded in word.  "For faith is not of all." IE not all are going to be given faith by God's grace.      2. God Is Decisive in Obedience-So Why Pray?/ Pt 2. "God is faithful" followed by an explanation.  Verse 4; therefore, the church will obey what God commands. Verse 5; Paul prays that God gives them all they need to be obedient.  Obedience is the goal of the Christian life; therefore Paul prays that we be overwhelmed by His love.  God uses us as a means to sanctify others.      3. What Is the Faithfulness of God?/Pt 3. "establish" 2:17, 3:3. Evil men attack you; God guards ...

 The Setting of 1 Thessalonians/ 1 Thessalonians 1:1/ Pt 1. 3 people, all present in the founding of the Church. All preached the gospel to them. But Paul bears maximum responsibility for them.  Paul most likely wrote this letter in Athens (1 Thess. 3:1-6) in the early '50s. Paul taught truth from/by/for Christ.  What Does It Mean To Be In God?/ Pt 2. "church" called out one, assembly of believers, can also be universal.  "God" being with 2 other beings within His being.  "Lord" is a divine word in reference to Christ.  "In" in eternal favor, protection, in His company/family forever. 

       1. Did 3 People Write This Letter? 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4/Pt 1 All 3 founded the church in Thess. "We" v. 20. "Us" v.7. "I" v.2 Paul wrote 2 Thess 3:17-18. He was a unique apostle 1 Cor. 15:4-9. He is the foundation of the church Eph. 2:19-20. "Silas" Acts 15:40="Siluus" 2 Thess. "Timothy" Acts 16:1-3. The 3 founded the church but Paul wrote the letter.      2. A Church Founded In Fire./ Pt 2 Thess origin Acts 17:1-5. Paul went to Thess because of the synagogue there.  Jews continued attacking them in Berea Acts 17:10-15. Acts 18:1-5, 11. Probably when first and second Thess was written. Paul loved and followed up with the churches he founded.     3. The Explosive Power of Translating "Chruch"/Pt 3 Church-Assembly. Kuriakos: Belonging to the Lord. Church: Lord's people/house.  "Called out" the people there of. Church: Local, Regional, Universal. In union with Christ as Lord.     4. Why God as Fath...

How to devotionally listen to a Sunday Sermon/How to worship on Sunday. What to do with a "dud" sermon. Best way to take notes on Sunday. The "Impossibles" of Hebrews. How to get theology from head to heart to body.  How to become Zealous; Matthew 24:12, 44-51, Rev. 2:5 Applications of Election: John 15:16, Gal. 1:15-16. What is encouragement? Why we don't listen to Impending Doom on Sundays? Trichotomy vs. Dicotomy.  Pedo vs Credo Baptism: 1689 vs. Westminster.  What is the difference between self-improvement and sanctification? What to do on the Sabbath? And what is the meaning thereof? When Job and Paul saw the sovereignty of God; Job 40:2, Romans 9:19-20. Marriage: Knowing, loving, and living the reality of the Gospel.  Biblical anatomy.  A Nature walk with God. The Trinity: What? So what? Alex and Rufus: Mark 15:21, 1 Tim. 1:20, 2 Tim. 4:14, A Romans 9 study/illustration.  "Work of the Lord" An exegesis of 1 Cor. 15:58 Why Northern and Southern Is...

  Psalm 34:4-5 I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. 5 Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. Psalm 119:80 May my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be put to shame. Isaiah 45:17 But Israel will be saved by the Lord with an everlasting salvation; you will never be put to shame or disgraced, to ages everlasting. 1 Peter 2:6 For in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.” Psalm 25:1-3 In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. 2 I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 3 No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause. Romans 10:10-11 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 11 As Scripture sa...

  Psalm 25:4-5 Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. 5 Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long Psalm 25:8-10 Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. 9 he guides the humble in what is right & teaches them his way. 10 all the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful toward those to keep the demands of his covenant. Exodus 15:13 In your unfailing love, you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength, he will guide them to the holy dwelling. Psalm 31:3 Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me. Psalm 48:14 For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end. Jeremiah 33:3 ‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’ Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Psalm 73...

  Matthew 21:21-22 Jesus replied, "Truly I tell you if you have faith & do not doubt not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain,' go throw yourself into the sea,' & it will be done. 22 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." Romans 4:18-21 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it has been said to him, "so shall your offspring be." 19 Without weakening in his faith, he faced fact that his body was as good as dead-since he was about 100 years old-& that Sarah's womb was also dead. 20 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, 21 being fully persuaded that God had the power to do what he had promised. Romans 10:17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, & and the message hears through the word about Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:7 For we live by faith, not by sight. Ephesians 6:...