Bible Truth with Bryan Swinford

The covenant with Abimelech.

The Judgment of Sodom and Gomorrah.

The Angels visit Abraham before turning towards Sodom and Gomorrah. The covenant with Abraham is established with witnesses.

God reaffirmed His covenant with Abraham. The purpose of God's sign of covenant ownership of Abraham's descendants - circumcision.

The trouble of getting ahead of God.

Justification by Faith

The Gentile Kings are in conflict and Lot is caught in the middle of it. Abram intervenes and rescued Lot. Melchizadek the Gentile King of Peace and priest to the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth.

Abram had a close relationship with God, while Lot had tendencies towards the world. Lot succumbed to the same temptation as Eve - lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.

We see in Genesis 11 how all the people groups of the earth developed. In Genesis 12 we see the great promise given to Abram (Abraham. ) The Biblical record of the lineage to Jesus Christ.

In these two chapters we discover the origin of all the people groups in the world. The reason for different languages and appearances of all the people on earth is found in the historical record of the tower of Babel.

Genesis 9 - we see the introduction to the third dispensation "Human Government " and the Noahic Covenant. The rainbow is a symbol or remembrance of God's Covenant.

In Genesis 8 God remembers Noah. The flood subsides. The dove returned with an olive branch.

Dicover the impacts of the Great Flood of Noah, and how science and the Bible agree with one another.

The days of Noah are characterized by continual evil, and the comingling of the spiritual seed line with the carnal and corrupted line. This posed such a threat to the posterity to Jesus Christ that God sent the judgment flood and preserved Noah in the ark. Enoch was a type of church delivered before the judgment flood (Tribulation), and Noah was a type of Israel preserved through the flood. (Tribulation)

Enoch walked with God.

The impacts of sin on everyday life are immediate. Cain kills his brother, man plunges deeper into sin. Abel's sacrifice followed the pattern set forth by God for redemption. Cain's offering failed to acknowledge man's need for Atonement. Cain receives a mark illustrating God's grace. Finally God gives Seth as a spiritual seed replacement for Abel. God has now revealed His redemptive character and man begins calling on the Lord.

Genesis 3

How doubting God's Word leads to denying God's Word. Satan's techniques in tempting us. Resources for resting temptation and having victory in Jesus.

God created Eve - the first marriage instituted. First Adam and Last Adam contrasted. Death by one, and righteousness by the other. God's initial purpose for marriage.

This episode explains the difference in purpose God intended when creating man in His image. We possess like qualities given by God not shared by anything else God created.

God created the firmament. oceans, land mass, and on the third day created life - vegetation. Here we find tge introduction of genetic code. God again displays His organization, patterns, purpose, and intent in all creation from the beginning.

In the beginning of creation God proved His power, strength, and ability to create the universe and everything in it. One who believes Genesis will find it easy to believe the whole Bible. The events of creation are connected to Jesus Christ and His ability to redeem us and save us from sin.

Paul's doctrine was rejected because those who found fault with him put their own spin on what he taught and preached. Paul was dealing with rejection and being misunderstood.

Paul commends disciples to the two things they need most in his absence - the Word of God, and His grace. Paul sets sail on his new journey and discovers the cost of obedience.

Two important questions answered: why have church on Sunday? and what is the role of repentance in salvation?

A study that looks at multiple victories brought to us through Christ's resurrection.

The Preaching of the Gospel jeopardized a way of life, personal preferences, false ideology, and a vocation that profited off idolatry. Diana of Ephesians has some similarities to Eastre of the Germanic regions, with influence still seen today in modern Easter ceremony. Christians are to celebrate the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Paul makes a third missions trip establishing new believers. Paul uses disciples understanding of the Holy Spirit to discern the spiritual health.

Facts about our relationship with leadership. Things to consider about Paul's vow on his third mission trip. A pattern to follow in preparing ministers for teaching and preaching illustrated in Apollos testimony.

Paul's work ethic as a tent maker shows us that a man can have work obligations, and have a hard job but still be effective in ministry. In fact, our work ethic is a testimony to the Lord. There is a benefit to hard work, here are some Biblical principles to working hard.

Paul ministers to the Athenian's appealing to their knowledge of several religions and lack of knowledge of God Himself. Confronting their superstition Paul introduces them to the truth of the Gospel.

Being an "all the way" Christian.

I. Paul and Silas beaten and imprisoned. II. They began praising God singing at Midnight. III. Our praise is not contingent upon our circumstances. IV. An earthquake opens the prison giving opportunities to do wrong but they chose to do the right thing instead. V. The behavior and testimony of the believers led to the conversion of the prison keeper and his house. VI. City rulers and judges learn of the Roman citizenship of Paul and Silas.

I. Apostles sail north eventually entering Neapolis and journeying inland to Philippi. II. The conversion of Lydia III. Having an open heart to the Gospel. IV. The demon possession of a servant girl exploited for financial gain. V. The demon casted out. VI. Miracles in Acts - what should we expect today.

I. Paul returns to Derbe and Lystra where he was previously stoned nearly to death. II. Be a resilient Christian. III. Timothy - a convert in the region now begins growing in the ministry. IV. Why was Timothy circumcised? V. Why did the Holy Spirit stop them from ministry in Asia? VI. How do I know if I'm Divinely Guided?

I. A Statement of Faith was sent back to Antioch with men to confirm the decisions at council. II. A time rejoicing, exhortation, and peace remained on Antioch for a season. III. A second mission trip was in the making. IV. The big disagreement between ministers.

I. Legalizers come from Jerusalem and trouble Gentile converts in Antioch. II. How doctrinal disputes are settled. III. Peter gives testimony of Gentile conversions. IV. James declared the Prophets said Gentiles would get saved. V. Resolution is agreed upon.

I. Minister's responsibility when there's division. II. How the enemy stirrs things up and turns people against each other. III. Appeal to pride - Apostles rebuke being worshipped. IV. Upon their return to Antioch the word of God had prospered and the division was resolved.

How many opportunities do you need? Paul's attempt to persuade his Jewish brethren before the mission focus switches to the Gentiles.

I. A well equipped church in Antioch. II. Separation - two fold definition. III. Paul and Barnabas sent out from the church to the mission field - a pattern to follow. IV. The Lord dealt with opposition.

I. More persecution of the Church - James is killed, Peter imprisoned. II. The prayer that sent the angel to Peter. III. Miraculous deliverance of Peter. IV. The doubting prayer warriors. V. God dealt with Herod.

I. The Jews question Peter about his meeting with the Gentiles. II. Peter rehearsed the events how the Gospel and Holy Spirit went to the Gentiles. III. Barnabas sent out, Saul is of necessity. IV. Antioch - where disciples were first called Christians. V. Origin of Manuscripts (brief)

I. A time of rejoicing. II. Peter travels to Cornelius and preaches the Gospel. III. Gentiles received the Holy Spirit. IV. The church in Caesarea is planted.

Lessons from Cornelius - "The kind of Christian I want to be."

Things the Lord remembers. Lessons from Cornelius.

I. The Jews sought to kill Saul II. People change towards you when you no longer affirm their error as truth. III. Saul begins great trials of his young faith. IV. The Christian must guard against hatred and bitterness in the heart. V. God delivers Saul. VI. Saul's dilemma after conversion - one side wants to kill him, the other side has rejected him, not believing his testimony. VI. God proved Saul, the churches were comforted, miracles performed, and many more believed.

I. Ananias received instructions from the Lord. II. Ananias inquires of the Lord concerning Saul. III. Ananias obeyed God because Saul is a "chosen vessel", despite his reputation. IV. Saul must suffer for the cause of Christ. V. Saul received his sight, was filled with the Spirit and began his ministry.

I. We have witnessed the conversion of a sorcerer, a powerful wealthy man, and now a religious man Saul of Tarsus. II. "Any of this way." What kind of way is it? III. Saul's encounter with Christ - and his calling. IV. Why was Saul chosen? Who not better to reveal the doctrine of God's Grace than a man who deserved that grace the least.

I. The danger and influence of witchcraft and sorcery. II. The power of the Gospel to convert those under strong demonic influence. III. The Apostolic imputation of the Spirit (rightly divided) IV. The conversion of Simon.

I. The contrast between the early church's season of growth and season of persecution. II. The Church that was all together got scattered abroad to fulfill the commands of Christ. III. How to respond to persecution. IV. The person Saul his character, his persecution of the Church. V. Philip's ministry in Samaria.