New Tools

I would like to introduce a new tool on our site that I hope will be helpful.  We have added a tab entitled “outlines”: under this tab you will find two different series of outlines for studies we are currently working on at Landmark Baptist.  The series on John 1… Continue reading

Ephesians- Chapter 1- Lesson 5- Redemption and Forgiveness

Verse 7 I) In whom we have redemption- Paul now begins the explanation of how we reached this point of acceptance. A) In whom- the beloved of verse 6. B) We have- at this present moment. 1) Who at this present moment has redemption and all that will be said… Continue reading

Ephesians- Chapter 1- Lesson 4 – Accepted (Not Just Acceptable)

Verse 6 I) To the praise of the glory of His grace… A) Note that there is no period between verses 3-6. So the “to the praise…” is still in keeping with, being suitable or agreeable to the blessings of verse 3. In other words the greatness of the blessing… Continue reading

Ephesians- Chapter 1- Lesson 3 – Chosen, Predestination and Adoption

Verse 4 I) According as he hath chosen us in him A) According- agreeing to; harmonizing with; suitable. 1) It is only proper or fitting that the blessings agree in dignity and richness with the one by whom they are given. If given by the God of heaven, coming through… Continue reading

Ephesians- Chapter 1- Lesson 2 -Grace, Peace and Blessedness

Verse 2 I) Grace- basically an inclination toward. As applied in the New Testament it means “unmerited favor”. This favor is” no more hindered by sin than it is conditioned by works”, it is based solely upon the love and kindness found in the heart of the one who shows… Continue reading

Ephesians- Chapter 1- Lesson 1 – Introduction to the Writer and His Audience

Ephesians Chapter 1 Verse 1 I) Paul an Apostle of Jesus Christ A) Born in Tarsus, a city of Cilicia- Acts 22:3 1) Evidently from a family of means- Acts 22:28 2) Of tribe of Benjamin- Philippians 3:5 B) Trained in Jerusalem- Acts 22:3 C) A Pharisee Philippians 3:5 1)… Continue reading

Studies in John 1 (Neighborhood Summer Bible Study) 3

Christ the Word John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. Introduction:  This verse tells us three things about the Lord Jesus Christ. 1. That he… Continue reading

Studies in John 1 (Neighborhood Summer Bible Study) 2

The Word Becomes Flesh John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. I) The WORD was made flesh. A) The Word of verse 1-2, that is… Continue reading

Studies in John 1 (Neighborhood Summer Bible Study) 1

The Pre- incarnate Christ John 1: 1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. I. In the beginning was the Word. A. In- carries the idea of: 1. Presence- as in the… Continue reading