Category Archives: Salvation

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 6:9–11 Firmly accept your new identity in Christ

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Barry Applewhite

1 Corinthians 6:9–11 9 Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men 10 nor thieves … Continue reading →

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Exposition of 1 Corinthians 3:10–15 Grace and a test by fire

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

1 Corinthians 3:10–15 10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. 11 For no one can lay any … Continue reading →

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Exposition of 1 Corinthians 1:10–17 Unity under the cross of Christ

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

1 Corinthians 1:10–17 10 I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but … Continue reading →

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Exposition of Romans 5:18–19 Jesus used obedience to bring righteousness

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

We have said more than once that faith is an acceptant response to what God has said and done. Since God has said a lot about what he expects of us, including many explicit commands, it is obvious that obedience … Continue reading →

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Exposition of Romans 5:17: One man has done it all

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

What kind of legacy do you want to leave? How would you like it for people to say about you “death reigned through that one man”? Surely no one even wants to think about having that role. But one man … Continue reading →

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Exposition of Romans 5:15–16 Through Jesus, grace multiplies to all

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

Most who read this study have never felt the terror of being caught in a hopeless trap. So, it is hard to imagine the depth of desperation involved. Thomas Howes knows, because he was held by FARC guerillas in the … Continue reading →

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Exposition of Romans 5:9–10 God offers amnesty by Christ’s death

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

If the Bible shows us anything about humanity, it demonstrates humankind in rebellion against God. Disobedience was the tragic story in Eden (Gen. 3), and violence led to the destruction of the world by the great flood (Gen. 6–8). Even … Continue reading →

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