PM Scripture Reading: Romans 10.1-3 Brent T. Willey Misdirected Zeal! Introduction: The apostle Paul exposed Israel’s misdirected zeal when he wrote, “For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge” (Rom. 10.2; read vs. 1-3). This is no less of a problem in today’s religious world! The Problem of Ignorance “For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness…” Agnoountes, is from agnoeō, “to be ignorant, not to know,” which is counter to gnōsis, primarily a seeking to know, and enquiry, investigation” (Vine). The same form is used in Acts 17.23: “the One whom […]

PM Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 3.14-18           Brent T. Willey “ADD TO YOUR FAITH…KNOWLEDGE” 2 Peter 1.5-11 (Part Three) Introduction: Solomon stated: “As he thinks within himself, so he is,” and went on to say: “Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to words of knowledge” (Prov. 23.7, 12). How can we “add to our faith” knowledge? I.BY AN HONEST STUDY GOD’S WORD! Knowledge is seen in two imperatives: “add to your faith… knowledge” and “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Pet. 1.5; 3.18). Knowledge does not […]