The Cincinnati Church

Concerning Prayer

I. Instruction is needed concerning prayer. LUK 11:1; MAR 11:17; ROM 8:26.
A. Without proper instruction, people may assume that God could not possibly stoop to hear
their request. JOB 15:15-16; 9:16, 32-33 ct/w HEB 4:15-16; 1JO 2:1.
B. Without proper instruction, people may assume that God will automatically grant any
request. MAT 7:7; 18:19 ct/w PRO 1:21, 28; 2CO 12:7-9.
C. Without proper instruction, people may pray for things that they ought not to pray for.
JAM 4:3.
D.
Without proper instruction, people may pray for people that they ought not to pray for.

Concerning Prayer

Instruction is needed concerning prayer. LUK 11:1; MAR 11:17; ROM 8:26.
A.
Without proper instruction, people may assume that God could not possibly stoop to hear
their request. JOB 15:15-16; 9:16, 32-33 ct/w HEB 4:15-16; 1JO 2:1.
B.
Without proper instruction, people may assume that God will automatically grant any
request. MAT 7:7; 18:19 ct/w PRO 1:21, 28; 2CO 12:7-9.
C.
Without proper instruction, people may pray for things that they ought not to pray for.
JAM 4:3.
D.
Without proper instruction, people may pray for people that they ought not to pray for.

Concerning Prayer

Instruction is needed concerning prayer. LUK 11:1; MAR 11:17; ROM 8:26.
A.
Without proper instruction, people may assume that God could not possibly stoop to hear
their request. JOB 15:15-16; 9:16, 32-33 ct/w HEB 4:15-16; 1JO 2:1.
B.
Without proper instruction, people may assume that God will automatically grant any
request. MAT 7:7; 18:19 ct/w PRO 1:21, 28; 2CO 12:7-9.
C.
Without proper instruction, people may pray for things that they ought not to pray for.
JAM 4:3.
D.
Without proper instruction, people may pray for people that they ought not to pray for.

Concerning Prayer

Concerning Prayer

Instruction is needed concerning prayer. LUK 11:1; MAR 11:17; ROM 8:26.
A.
Without proper instruction, people may assume that God could not possibly stoop to hear
their request. JOB 15:15-16; 9:16, 32-33 ct/w HEB 4:15-16; 1JO 2:1.
B.
Without proper instruction, people may assume that God will automatically grant any
request. MAT 7:7; 18:19 ct/w PRO 1:21, 28; 2CO 12:7-9.
C.
Without proper instruction, people may pray for things that they ought not to pray for.
JAM 4:3.
D.

The Biblical Mode of Baptism
I.
This study is an answer to a challenge by a Pedobaptist preacher (Pastor Jon Smith) who affirms
that the Bible does not teach immersion as the proper form of Christian baptism but rather
sprinkling or pouring. Other Pedobaptist arguments will also be considered and answered.
II.
Consider some evidence from definitions and usage.
A.
Baptize: (etym.) “to immerse, bathe, wash, drench,’ in Christian use appropriated to the
religious rite, ....to dip, plunge, bathe.” (O.E.D.)
B.

The Bible Concerning Salvation (Part 2)

The Biblical Mode of Baptism
I.
This study is an answer to a challenge by a Pedobaptist preacher (Pastor Jon Smith) who affirms
that the Bible does not teach immersion as the proper form of Christian baptism but rather
sprinkling or pouring. Other Pedobaptist arguments will also be considered and answered.
II.
Consider some evidence from definitions and usage.
A.
Baptize: (etym.) “to immerse, bathe, wash, drench,’ in Christian use appropriated to the
religious rite, ....to dip, plunge, bathe.” (O.E.D.)
B.

The Biblical Mode of Baptism
I.
This study is an answer to a challenge by a Pedobaptist preacher (Pastor Jon Smith) who affirms
that the Bible does not teach immersion as the proper form of Christian baptism but rather
sprinkling or pouring. Other Pedobaptist arguments will also be considered and answered.
II.
Consider some evidence from definitions and usage.
A.
Baptize: (etym.) “to immerse, bathe, wash, drench,’ in Christian use appropriated to the
religious rite, ....to dip, plunge, bathe.” (O.E.D.)
B.

Social Relationships
I.
Discretion is a necessary aspect of our faith. PSA 112:5; PRO 1:1-4; 2:10-20; 3:21-22.
A.
Discretion: The action of separating or distinguishing, or condition of being distinguished
or disjunct; separation, disjunction, distinction.
B.
We are to distinguish between good and evil by proving all things. 1TH 5:21.
1.
Prove: To make trial of, try, test.
2.
This proving process is to determine what is good and therefore acceptable to God.
EPH 5:8-10.
3.
In holding fast that which is good, we must contrarily reject and despise that which
is evil. ROM 12:9.

The Healing of the Palsied Man

(Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26)
I.
Mark 2:1-12 will be the basis of this study.
II.
Palsy: “A disease of the nervous system, characterized by impairment or suspension of muscular
action or sensation, esp. of voluntary motion, and, in some forms, by involuntary tremors of the
limbs; paralysis.”
III.
This event took place at Capernaum which was then Jesus' home town.
MAR 2:1 c/w MAT 9:1; 4:13.
A.
Jesus had just left the land of the Gadarenes where He was not welcome. MAT 8:34.
B.

The Reign of Antichrist
I.
We do not need to know the times and the seasons. 1TH 5:1.
II.
The time of the day of the Lord is unknown. 1TH 5:2; MAT 24:42-44; MAR 13:32.
III.
The day of the Lord brings destruction upon the antichrist system. 1TH 5:3.
IV.
1JO 2:18 prophesies of the coming of antichrist. Anti is a prefix meaning “opposite,
against, in exchange, instead, representing, rivalling or simulating.” There is coming a
Christ who will simulate and rival the true Christ.
V.
2TH 2:1-12 sets forth the coming of antichrist who poses as God.
A.

Psalm 42
I.
This Psalm contains the expressions of a soul that loves God, which is the heart of true religion.
MAT 22:37-40; 1CO 13:1-3; 1JO 4:8, 16.
A.
It is commonly supposed that David penned it when he was driven by Absalom's rebellion
from Jerusalem and beyond Jordan. 2SAM 17:22.
B.
Whether David penned this Psalm or not, it is certainly applicable to his experience.
C.
Matthew Henry said that this Psalm expressed “...a conflict between sense and faith, sense
objecting and faith answering.”
II.
The Psalmist yearns for the presence of God.
A.

SERVING GOD FROM THE HEART

I.
Jesus Christ knows men's hearts. JOH 2:25 c/w MAT 9:4; HEB 4:12.
A.
He routinely searches and proves His people's hearts. REV 2:23; DEU 8:2.
B.
Outward appearances do not carry much weight with God. 1SAM 16:7; JOH 7:24.
C.
He is at least as interested in inward devotion and motivation as He is in outward
obedience. MAR 12:32-34.
D.
Obedience should come from the heart. EPH 6:5-6; ROM 6:17.
1.
From one's heart: “Out of the depths of one's soul, with the sincerest or deepest
feeling.”
2.

Communion or The Lord's Supper

Communion: “Sharing or holding in common with others; participation; the condition of things so held,
community, combination, union.”
I.
The following passages give instruction regarding this ordinance. MAT 26:26-29; MAR 14:22-
25; LUK 22:14-20; JOH 13:1-4; ACT 2:42, 46; 20:6-7, 11; 1CO 5:6-8, 11; 10:16-22; 11:18-34;
2CO 6:14-18.
II.
The commandment is set forth by Paul's order from Christ. 1CO 11:2, 23-25.
III.
The content of the ordinance is the eating of the bread and the drinking of the cup (wine).
1CO 11:23-26; 10:16.
IV.

The Bible Concerning Salvation (Part 1)

THE ANGELS OF GOD

I.
The Nature of Angels.
A.
They are invisible to unaided human eyesight.
NUM 22:31; 2KI 6:17 c/w PSA 68:17 & HEB 1:7.
B.
They are creatures just as much as anything visible. HEB 1:7; COL 1:16.
C.
They are spirits. HEB 1:7.
D.
They are a flame of fire. HEB 1:7; 2KI 6:17; EZE 1:13-14.
E.
They are impervious to fire. JDG 13:20; REV 19:17.
F.
Their raiment is white and their countenance is brilliant.
DAN 10:5-6; REV 15:6; MAT 28:2-4.
G.
They do NOT marry. MAT 22:30.
H.
They cannot die. LUK 20:36.
I.

Coming to Christ

I.
Men are variously bidden to come to Christ.
MAT 11:28; LUK 14:26; JOH 7:37; 14:6; HEB 4:16.
II.
Those who would truly come to Christ must have faith. HEB 11:6.
A.
Faith is a fruit of God's Spirit obtained as a gift through the righteousness of Christ.
GAL 5:22; PHIL 1:29; 2PE 1:1; 1JO 5:4.
B.
True faith is proven by righteous works of obedience. JAM 2:17-20.
C.
The believer in the gospel is commanded to be baptized.
MAR 16:16; ACT 8:35-38.
D.
He who truly believes will be baptized. ACT 8:12; LUK 7:29-30 c/w MAT 21:32.
E.

THE LOCAL CHURCH IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN?

I.
We begin by defining the word kingdom and related words to determine if a local church fits t hese
definitions.
A. Kingdom: “Kingly function, authority, or power; sovereignty, supreme rule; the position or
rank of a king, kingship. An organized community having a king as its head; a monarchial
state or government.”
B. King: “The usual title of the male sovereign ruler of an independent state.”
C. State: “Commonwealth (the whole body of people constituting a nation or state, the body

JOSHUA v. JERICHO (Joshua 6)

I.
Joshua is spelled Jesus in the N.T. ACT 7:45; HEB 4:8.
A.
Joshua's life and leadership of Israel in securing them a habitation in Canaan much typifies
Jesus Christ's work in:
1.
securing our eternal habitation in the heavenly Canaan, something the law of Moses
could never do. ROM 8:3.
2.
using the N.T. church to conquer the Gentiles with the gospel.
3.
purging the heavenly Canaan of contrary elements to make it a fit and accessible
haven of rest for the saints. REV 12:7-10 c/w HEB 10:19-22.
B.

What the Bible Says About the Jew

I.
Oxford English Dictionary defines a Jew as “a person of Hebrew race; an Israelite. Originally a
Hebrew of the Kingdom of Judah, as opposed to those of the ten tribes of Israel; later, any Israelite
who adhered to the worship of Jehovah as conducted at Jerusalem.”
A.
The term “Jew” is derived from the name of the royal tribe of Israel which bore the name
of the patriarch Judah, a son of Jacob.
1.
The name “Judah” means “praise.” GEN 29:35.
2.
The Lord Jesus Christ was born a Jew, the Lion of the tribe of Judah.

PASTORAL AUTHORITY

Authority: “Power or right to enforce obedience; moral or legal supremacy; the right to command, or give
an ultimate decision.”
I.
Our age is much characterized by a breakdown of authority.
A.
Consider the defiant rebellion against God's order promoted by women's liberation and
feminism. GEN 3:16; 1CO 11:3, 7-9; ISA 3:12.
B.
Consider the exaltation of “children's rights” in a time when children increasingly defy
parental authority. 2TI 3:1-2.
C.
Consider the exaltation of “workers' rights” which challenge the order of God in employer/

Easter (Part 2)

EASTER
(The Resurrection of a Pagan Fertility Festival as a Whorish “christian” Holyday)
I.
The resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ is the core of the gospel. 1CO 15:1-6, 13-20.
A.
The true gospel will save you if kept in memory. No such promise attends “another
gospel” (GAL 1:6-7).
B.
The saving gospel consists of Christ's death, burial and resurrection “according to the
Scriptures” (1CO 15:3-4).
II.
The religion and worship of God must be grounded in truth. JOH 4:23-24.
A.
His ordinances are to be kept as delivered. 1CO 11:2.
B.

Easter (Part 1)

EASTER
(The Resurrection of a Pagan Fertility Festival as a Whorish “christian” Holyday)
I.
The resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ is the core of the gospel. 1CO 15:1-6, 13-20.
A.
The true gospel will save you if kept in memory. No such promise attends “another
gospel” (GAL 1:6-7).
B.
The saving gospel consists of Christ's death, burial and resurrection “according to the
Scriptures” (1CO 15:3-4).
II.
The religion and worship of God must be grounded in truth. JOH 4:23-24.
A.
His ordinances are to be kept as delivered. 1CO 11:2.
B.

Amaziah

Philippians 3

Pastor Boffey preached an excellent sermon on Philippians chapter 3 extemporaneously (although you would never know it).

GOD'S THREE CALLS

I.
This study sets forth the necessary right divisions of the word of truth (2TI 2:15) pertaining to the
work of God in calling men to salvation.
II.
These three calls under consideration are:
A.
The call from spiritual death in sins to new life in Christ Jesus. This call is the new birth
and:
1.
is by the VOICE of the Son of God Himself according to His will. The creature is
passive in answering it. 1PE 5:10; JOH 5:21; EPH 2:1.
2.
is discriminate in its scope. It is for the elect only. 1PE 1:2 c/w JOH 10:11, 26.
3.

The Blasted Christian Life (Part 2)

The Blasted Christian Life
I.
The story of Lot is a study of a child of God who was delivered from the errors of his religious
upbringing but not from the cares and pleasures of the flesh.
A.
Lot's decisions in areas of liberty were based upon the satisfaction of the flesh more than
the soul.
B.
Lot is a study in the fulfillment of the old Latin saying, “Licitus perimus omnes” (These
lawful things undo us). See 1CO 6:12.
C.
Lot's credibility was in question because his actions did not harmonize with his religion.
D.

1 Corinthians 13

The Blasted Christian Life (Part 1)

The Blasted Christian Life
I.
The story of Lot is a study of a child of God who was delivered from the errors of his religious
upbringing but not from the cares and pleasures of the flesh.
A.
Lot's decisions in areas of liberty were based upon the satisfaction of the flesh more than
the soul.
B.
Lot is a study in the fulfillment of the old Latin saying, “Licitus perimus omnes” (These
lawful things undo us). See 1CO 6:12.
C.
Lot's credibility was in question because his actions did not harmonize with his religion.
D.