 Proverbs - The Wisdom of Solomon. The
book of Proverbs is one that is a continuous treasury of wisdom. No matter how many times you read the 31 chapters, there is always something new that jumps out and gets your
attention. There may be times when you wonder what Solomon was trying to get across.  Many books have been written to that
end. There is one in particular that serves as a good study aide when reading Proverbs. The book “Proverbs” by Charles Bridges, has commentary
on each verse in Proverbs. The lesson on August 3, 2003 covers some of the commentary from the book. This lesson emphasizes how much God has revealed to us in
His word and He expects us to know it. God does not demonstrate any special treatment for being ignorant of His word.   Click here to listen now.
 Above All, Faith.
Ephesians 6:16 (KJV) says “Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.” Paul tells us that above all, we are
to use the shield of faith to stand against the wiles of the Devil. To the mature Christian, the
importance of faith is most assuredly known. Yet the new creature in Christ needs to be built
up in a faith that is most holy. There are verses that tell us this fact: Romans 10:17 (KJV) “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) “But
without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” The lesson on August 10, 2003
covers the foundation of a Christians armor, which above all is faith. Click here to listen now.
 Pleroma - Part 8.
The actions of man are like building sand castles on the beach in lo tide, only to perish when the sea comes back during high tide. All that mankind does perishes just
like the beautiful sand sculptures are gone. Only God creates things that last and the fullness
of Christ lasts forever. Only in Christ will man find eternity. Even though the bible begins at
Genesis 1:1, we know that God was there even before the beginning so Genesis 1:1 is the beginning of what God chooses to reveal to us. Lucifer was an individual that fell between
Genesis 1:1 and 1:2. There is no redemption for Satan and the early rebellion of angels who
went with Satan when he fell. We learn of Christ who made a special visit to these fallen
angels between his crucifixion and resurrection to tell them they would be chained in the bottomless pit with Satan forever. Only man can be saved because God took on the form of
man to redeem men. He didn’t take on the form of angels to save angels. Also, we learn how
hell was created for the Devil and his angels. God did not make hell for men, but men will end
up there by not choosing Christ as their Savior. The fall of Lucifer preceeds the re-creation of the Earth and the work in
Eden. Ultimately, we learn that Adam fails and from that point on , all of God’s work is redemptive. Adam was in Paradise
and it was lost, yet we learn that Paradise will be restored. Adam was the first man yet Christ is the second Adam and
the new man. The lesson on August 17th, 2003 continues the series on the Pleroma and studies the geneology of Christ. Click here to listen now.
 Pleroma - Part 9.
The study of the Pleroma, shows that God’s purpose transcends all ages and has been revealed to us through the Scriptures. Even before the foundation of the world,
God prepared the way to demonstrate His fullness to principalities and powers, the manifold
wisdom of God. For example, Adam was given responsibility over the garden of Eden after a
cataclismic event when the original earth was under judgement from the fall of Lucifer. God
then re-created the earth in 7 days demonstrating His fullness with Eden. Further, God
demonstrated his fullness with Noah, when he brought a cataclismic event of the flood upon a
corrupted mankind, except for Noah and his family. There are many comparisons between
Adam and Noah and several are discussed. The lesson then introduces Abraham, who is a type of a filling. God told him
he would give him land, a great nation, and a blessing for his nation and the nations. The lesson on August 24, 2003
covers Adam, Noah, and Abraham and the history surrounding these men in the study of the Pleroma. Click here to listen now.
 Pleroma - Part 10.
There are two great themes in scripture. The first is the sead of the woman which is the promise of the Savior. The second is the emnity between the seed and
the serpent. These go through all of scripture until the very end when Satan is chained in the
bottomless pit forever. The lesson on August 31, 2003 begins with a review of these themes
and how it impacted mankind from Adam on through the calling of Abraham. Abraham was
called out of the nations to begin the nation of Israel who God dealt with exclusively. This
special relationship was carried on through his son Isaac, and Isaacs son Jacob. The seed of
Abraham was likened to the stars and grains of sands. This lesson continues looking at
Abraham and continues through to Joeseph and the history of Israel and their specific relationship to the New Covenant. Click here to listen now. You may also want to review all the lessons on The Pleroma.
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