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Crossroads of East Tennessee is a Bible teaching ministry based in Cleveland, TN. We are a nonprofit 501c3 in the state of Tennessee.
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The patriarchs in Genesis 5 lived through a sensual and violent context during their days. Men's hearts and minds were preoccupied with murder, sexual depravity, and lawlessness. This lesson deals with Enoch and how he lived in intimacy with the LORD even in light of events that could have tormented him daily. The Lord desires for us to live under His Strength and Guidance also. Scripture references are Genesis 5:18-24, Genesis 4:19, Genesis 6:1-5, 12, Matthew 24:37-38, Jude 14,15
Living as a believer in Christ means to live a unique life. Today's lesson deals with the reality of being born in sin. Please take the time to look at Genesis 5:1-4 and notice birth of son Seth to Adam and Eve. Seth is born in the likeness of his father Adam and according to Adam's image. However, these men kept pursuing the LORD God in all they did in speech and conduct. Let's get into the Scriptures!
The Lord chose Abraham, reckoned his faith as righteousness, and directed his steps to pursue The Lord and His direction. Looking through selected passages in Genesis, we can see Abraham listening to God's Authority and Sovereignty and Abraham living by God's Word. Abraham sinned in several instances in his encounters with the Egyptians and Philistines but the Lord was faithful to protect him through these situations. As Phil teaches part 1 of Romans 4:16-25, he will be teaching in Genesis 12:1-3, 7, Genesis 15: 4-6, 18, Genesis 17:1-6, Genesis 21:1-5. Phil will also review Romans 1-4 also to keep everyone updated on the Romans study.
It is not popular to be a servant or slave. In the opinion of many, to be a servant or slave is to be powerless. The message of Christianity is to be a bondservant: service to the Lord Jesus Christ in joy and gladness. As Phil continues to teach through the context of Paul's living the joyous life in Christ, it is a supernatural giftedness for Paul to live in shackles, chains, dungeons, and prisons. Yet he lived with joy inexpressable. Join Phil as he continues the study of Paul's Letter to the Romans. Romans 1:1, Acts 26, Matthew 6:33, Philippians 4:19, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Deuteronomy 15: 7-9,12-17.
Cain and Abel... two brothers working noble and honorable professions. In agriculture, one is a farmer while the other is a shepherd. However, when it comes to relationships with the LORD, one is intimate and personal with the LORD. The other brother is casual and arrogant with his relationship with HIM. Part 1 of "Cain and Abel" will gives us insight into the brothers' relationship with The LORD and the relationship of Cain and Abel. As Phil teaches. he would be encouraged if you would search the Scriptures with great eagerness. May the Lord richly bless you!
Adam and Eve have sinned and their relationship with their Creator will be different. There will be consequences. However, The LORD will give them hope and reconciliation. Adam and Eve are hiding in embarassment, guilt, and shame. They have no ability to come before the LORD. The LORD is the One who has to power to bring redemption to people. Blood has always been the LORD'S means to forgive sin (Hebrews 9:22). Genesis 3:21 speaks of "the LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife , and clothed them". The word "made" means execute or slay...an animal was slain; death and blood was poured out! Let's talk about this passage! Reference Genesis 3:20-24, Hebrews 1:3-4
It is incredible how the LORD God shows HIS gracious attributes to us. Adam and Eve sinned by eating the fruit from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. This did not surprise the LORD God in any way. HE declared VICTORY! HE proclaimed VICTORY through a Coming Messiah! Check out what Phil is discussing in Genesis 3:14-15.
Have you committed mistakes in your life and not taken responsibility for those mistakes? As Phil teaches in Genesis 3:8-13, it becomes evident that Adam ducks his responsibility in the Garden. Check out "Who's To Blame!?"
Who says the early days of Creation in The Garden of Eden are archaic and irrelevant?! Reading Genesis 3: 4-8 shows Adam and Eve displaying embarrassment, guilt, and shame when they realized their sin at The Tree of The Knowledge of Good and Evil. Phil will go into details from this passage today. References 1 John 2:15-17, James 1:13-15.
Part 2 of "What Happened?" Genesis 3:1-5: After The LORD God's Creation, The LORD had extreme pleasure on the 7th Day. So who is the clever and crafty creature called The Serpent? Phil will teach more on this today May 3rd, 2020
The LORD God was very pleased after the 7th day of His Creation. So who is the serpent with all his crafty and subtle ways? In part 1 of "What Happened?", Phil will explain the who is the serpent? Genesis 3:1-5, Isaiah 14:12-15, Ezekiel 28:11-19, Mark 5:5-16, Hebrews 1:14, Revelation 12:9, 20:1-2
The LORD God created man with intelligence and abilities. These abilities did not evolve. The LORD placed them in Adam...remember he is made in the Image of God and HIS Likeness. He has given man responsibilities and freedom. Adam has one restriction: do not eat from The Tree of The Knowledge of Good and Evil. There is excitement in the Garden for Adam and Eve. Let's see how this applies to us.
Phil continues to discuss worldview according to Genesis 1&2. He speaks on a triune God (Elohim=plural form of God in three persons; Majesty, Excellency), The LORD creating the Sun and the Moon to govern the day and night, and how the LORD gives purpose and meaning to life. Phil speaks on how the LORD is never bringing chaos and randomness but order and rule to everything in life. References Genesis 1:1-5, 14-19, 26; Genesis 2:15-17, John 1:1-5, 14, Romans 8:26-30, 1 John 1:1-3,
Phil summarizes the 4 questions in defending your worldview. He also teaches on God's creation of man; commanding Adam to be a faithful steward in maintaining the Garden of Eden. Key passages: Genesis 2:4-16, Romans 8:28, and 1 Thessalonians 5:23
Everyone has a worldview. But what is a worldview? Phil will talk about a worldview and the 4 questions everyone has to answer or give an account for in sharing his or her worldview.
Whatever I do, I do in Christ. Whatever good there is in me, it is Christ in me. We are His workmanship.
In Matthew 15, Jesus Christ talks about the human heart bringing forth all types of sin: evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders." Phil gives his testimony from this passage.
Hope...we hope for a better job; we hope for more money; we hope our favorite sports team wins a championship. The Bible gives a hope for a greater expectation. The Bible gives a hope for huge assurance. Join Phil in Romans 8:18-22 as he teaches on this future glory in Christ. Search the Scriptures daily with great eagerness and examining to see that these things are so. Hebrews 2:10, Isaiah 55:12, 65:17-18, Colossians 3:4
What joy there is for couples adopting a son or daughter! The new father and mother, the children, and the extended family all join in the excitement. The joy in seeing believers who live honorable in Christ is God's purpose for His people. We were once aliens, now we are adopted sons. As adopted sons, we will live desiring to please God always. Join Phil as he teaches in Romans 8:9-17. Search the Scriptures daily with great eagerness!
October 31st is honored each last Sunday in October among all Reformed Churches and Confessional Churches. Lutherans, Presbyterians, and other Reformed Denominations place an emphasis on Martin Luther's 95 Theses as a break from the universal, catholic church. In this podcast, Phil talks about the Luther's family religious beliefs, the circumstances in 1500's Germany with its mix of Christian and Norse paganism, and Luther's transformation in Christ. October 31st should be of importance to all those who are Evangelical: Baptist, Methodist, Pentecostal, Evangelical Free, or Non-Denomination. May the Lord richly bless you!
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