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The author T.O.D. Johnston taught from Corinthians at Paran Baptist Church on Highway 341 / Johnsonville Hwy in Lake City, South Carolina. This commentary is based on the notes he wrote in preparation for the lessons. Visit our website to contact us or subscribe to our updates -...

The author T.O.D. Johnston taught from Romans at Paran Baptist Church on Highway 341 / Johnsonville Hwy in Lake City, South Carolina. This commentary is based on the notes he wrote in preparation for the lessons. Visit our website to contact us or subscribe to our updates -...

The title of The Acts of the Apostles was given to this treatise by the Christian Church from the first century onward. It records what the Apostles "did" in establishing Christ's Church. It centers around the acts of Peter and Paul. Peter was to proclaim the Gospel to Jewsand Gentiles. Paul was...

People are growing exceedingly anxious, fearful and experiencing trials in increasing measure. As darkness seems to be manifesting all over the planet and in every area known to man, so many are feeling completely hopeless. However, for the true Christian, these things should come as no surprise...

In the discourses of Jesus, three main themes are seen: the mission of the Holy Spirit, the fact of Jesus' leaving the earth, and His coming again, and the relationship of the Church to the World. These teachings would only be truly understood in the time after the persecutions of the Jewish...

One thing that Luke does uniquely in his Gospel is depict Jesus as the Great Physician who came to seek and heal all those sick with sin. He is called Savior (what Jesus the name means), the Redeemer, He embodies the salvation which God prepared. Luke also emphasizes the universal quality of that...

Mark pictures Christ as a victorious King, having power over forces of nature, demons, disease, and even death. He is also above all earthly kings, choosing the way of death in order to save His people. This the Romans could begin to understand from the experience as conquerors and rulers over...

The Purpose: to convince the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah that the Old Testament promised and pointed to. This was firstly for the Jews, but also intended for the Gentiles. Matthew was a Jew writing for the Jews first - thus his Gospel is first. Matthew greatly emphasizes the work that Jesus...

Dedicated for knowledge, understanding, and inspiration as we seek to follow Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. The author T.O.D. Johnston taught from Exodus at Paran Baptist Church on Highway 341 / Johnsonville Hwy in Lake City, South Carolina. This commentary is based on the notes he wrote in...

Exodus means "the going forth". There are 2 distinct parts: 1st (chapters 1-19) details the circumstances of up to and includes the deliverance of Israel from Egypt. 2nd (chapters 20-40) includes the giving of the Law, and the other institutions that completely organized the people as a holy...