Through Paul’s circumstances, Ahab’s dissatisfaction, Jesus’ parable of the rich fool, and the Macedonians’ generosity, this KJV study examines how Christians can learn contentment. Includes the context of Philippians 4:13, five connected…
Scripture gives Christians a pattern for listening before answering, speaking truth that builds up, showing grace in difficult conversations, and letting God’s Word shape the heart.
Faithfulness requires more than a congregation’s name or history. Follow the repeated biblical pattern of examining teaching, holding fast to truth, and practicing God’s Word.
The Biblical Pattern of Church Organization Who has the right to determine how the church is organized? The answer begins with Christ. His Word establishes the pattern, identifies the responsibilities, […]
When we ask what the church should do, where should we begin? With what attracts the largest crowd? With what other religious groups are doing? With what people would like […]
Many people today are accustomed to the idea of “joining a church.” Someone visits a congregation, decides he likes it, speaks with a pastor or other church leader, completes a […]
When Jesus spoke about His church, He did not speak of establishing many different churches teaching different doctrines. He said: “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, […]
The New Testament repeatedly uses a small but extremely important expression: “IN CHRIST.” Paul wrote: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature…” 2 Corinthians 5:17 […]
Jesus did not come into the world to establish hundreds or thousands of different churches teaching conflicting doctrines. He promised to build His church. Jesus said: “…upon this rock I […]
What does the Bible mean when it commands us to fear God? Through Josiah, Joseph, Noah, Cornelius, and the early church, this KJV study examines reverence, receiving God’s word, refusing sin, obedient…
What do Abraham, Lot, Lydia, Levi, Gaius, and Diotrephes teach us about hospitality? This KJV study examines receiving strangers—including those who entertained angels unawares—sharing available resources, including overlooked people, and serving willingly.…
Quoting Scripture does not guarantee a correct interpretation. Examine Satan’s misuse of a promise, the Sadducees’ resurrection argument, the Pharisees’ divorce argument, and Peter’s warning about distorted Scripture. This KJV study develops…
Repentance involves more than feeling sorry. Compare seven biblical teachings about hearing God’s Word, recognizing sin, godly sorrow, turning from wrongdoing, bringing forth fruit, obeying the gospel, and continuing faithfully.
Christian unity requires a shared scriptural foundation, humility, patience, fair attention to needs, and truth spoken in love.
Compare Matthew 18 with apostolic instructions to understand correction, local congregational responsibility, discipline, and loving restoration.
The Biblical Pattern of Service When we think about the work of a congregation, do we think only of its elders, deacons, and preacher? What about the other members? The […]
Nearly every religious person agrees that Christians should be united. Jesus prayed for unity. The apostles taught unity. Division among believers is repeatedly condemned in the New Testament. Yet Christianity […]
Few books of the Bible have produced as much disagreement, speculation, and confusion as the book of Revelation. Some approach Revelation by beginning with today’s newspaper. Others begin with modern […]
The Biblical Pattern is dedicated to examining God’s Word in its proper context and allowing Scripture to interpret Scripture. These studies are organized to help readers examine what the Bible […]
ABOUT THE AUTHOR ABOUT THE AUTHOR KEVIN L. WALKER Kevin L. Walker is a Christian, husband, father, grandfather, United States Navy veteran, retired Senior Chief Petty Officer, businessman, Bible teacher, […]