Bethlehem and Calvary
by Pastor Cornelius R. Stam “Sweet Name come down from Heav’n above, To win our heart’s deep tender love; As Bethlehem and Calv’ry prove: My Jesus.” How true this old … Continue Reading Bethlehem and Calvary
The Knowledge of His Will
A Study of Colossians 1:9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be … Continue Reading The Knowledge of His Will
Understanding the Commissions: Part 3
Now we begin the third installment in this series on the commissions. In the last two installments, we mainly studied the commission in the end of Matthew’s Gospel account. This … Continue Reading Understanding the Commissions: Part 3
Thanksgiving-for the Fruit of the Gospel
A Study of Colossians 1:3-8 We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, Since we heard of your faith in Christ … Continue Reading Thanksgiving-for the Fruit of the Gospel
Understanding the Commissions: Part 2
In the last study, we discussed this commission of our Lord to His apostles and this ending to Matthew’s gospel which does not reveal the ascension. I stated that the … Continue Reading Understanding the Commissions: Part 2
Grace and Peace
A Study of Colossians 1:1-2 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at … Continue Reading Grace and Peace
Understanding the Commissions: Part 1
This is the first installment in a series discussing the commands in Scripture commonly known as The Great Commission. I said this as “commonly known” because that phrase is not … Continue Reading Understanding the Commissions: Part 1
All in All
Introducing Paul’s Epistle to the Colossians For in Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in Him…(Colossians 2:9-10) For it pleased the Father that … Continue Reading All in All
Upcoming Bible Studies
Greetings to everyone who has been visiting this site. Thank you to all of you who have followed the Galatians study. I hope and pray that you all enjoyed reading … Continue Reading Upcoming Bible Studies
A Marked Man
A Study of Galatians 6:16-18 And as many as walk according to this rule, peace [be] on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. From henceforth let no … Continue Reading A Marked Man
The Cross: Our Only Glory
A Study of Galatians 6:11-15 Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand. As many as desire to make a fair shew in … Continue Reading The Cross: Our Only Glory
Sowing and Reaping
A Study of Galatians 6:6-10 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for … Continue Reading Sowing and Reaping
To Know our Proper Place
A Study of Galatians 6:3-5 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. But let every man prove his own work, and … Continue Reading To Know our Proper Place
The Ministry of Restoration
A Study of Galatians 6:1-2 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest … Continue Reading The Ministry of Restoration
Galatians 6: Important Closing Comments
We have made it to the end portion of this letter, and here is where we have the lessons from the letter coming in to practical use. The first item … Continue Reading Galatians 6: Important Closing Comments
The Outward Sign of an Inward Faith
A Study of Galatians 5:22-26 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that … Continue Reading The Outward Sign of an Inward Faith
Distinguishing Truth 