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I have "SALVATION" at the top of each Bible Study page so as to be sure all see it!
The Gospel Message!
How To Be Saved Unto Eternal Life!
(1 Hour, 5 Minutes, 14 Seconds)
"The Plain Gospel!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Theodore, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on July 4, 2021
"The Plain Gospel!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Theodore, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on July 4, 2021
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1851. Israel The Prodigal Nation, Romans Part 242
1852. The True Gift Of Tongues, Part 3 1853. Philippians 5 - Fruitful Assurance 1854. Philippians 6 - Above The Things That Are Excellent 1855. God Has Mercy Upon All, Romans Part 243 1856. The True Gift Of Tongues, Part 4 (The Main Reason) 1857. Philippians 7 - For The Good Of The Gospel, Part 1 1858. Philippians 8 - For The Good Of The Gospel, Part 2 1859. Wrapping Romans Chapter 11 Up, Romans Part 244 1860. Why Christ Could Not Come Down From The Cross 1861. Philippians 9 - The Apostle Paul's Dilemma, Part 1 1862. Philippians 10 - The Apostle Paul's Dilemma, Part 2 1863. God Over All, Romans Part 245 1864. How To Be Filled With The Spirit 1865. Philippians 11 - Citizens Of The Kingdom, Part 1 1866. Philippians 12 - Citizens Of The Kingdom, Part 2 1867. Romans Review Before Ch. 12 Study, Rom. Pt. 246 1868. Major Accomplishments Of Christ In 3 Years, Part 1 1869. Philippians 13 - Humility & Service, Part 1 1870. Philippians 14 - Humility & Service, Part 2 1871. Romans Chapter 12 Introduction, Romans Part 247 1872. Major Accomplishments Of Christ In 3 Years, Part 2 1873. Philippians 15 - Christ The Eternal Son, Part 1 1874. Philippians 16 - Christ The Eternal Son, Part 2 1875. Therefore, Romans Part 248 |
1876. Why Believers Are Free From Condemnation, Pt. 1
1877. Philippians 17 - Who, Being In The Form Of God 1878. Philippians 18 - Equal With God 1879. Why The Christian Life?, Romans Part 249 1880. Why Believers Are Free From Condemnation, Pt. 2 1881. We Are Justified Like Abraham By Faith 1882. Inspiration & Preservation Of The Word Of God 1883. Philippians 19 - Obedient Unto Death 1884. Philippians 20 - The Death Of The Cross 1885. Our Bodies A Living Sacrifice, Romans Part 250 1886. Jesus Christ Is The God Of The Old Testament 1887. Philippians 21 - Jesus Is God, Part 1 1888. Philippians 22 - Jesus Is God, Part 2 1889. Which Is Your Reasonable Service, Rom. Pt. 251 1890. Christ Is God - The Creator Of Heaven And Earth 1891. Philippians 23 - Outworking of Inner Change, Pt. 1 1892. Philippians 24 - Outworking of Inner Change, Pt. 2 1893. Conformed or Transformed?, Romans Part 252 1894. What God Never Saved You From, Part 1 1895. Philippians 25 - The Disciple Timothy 1896. Philippians 26 - The Christian Epaphroditus 1897. The World, Romans Part 253 1898. What God Never Saved You From, Part 2 1899. Philippians 27 - Paul's Spiritual Circumcision, Pt. 1 1900. Philippians 28 - Paul's Spiritual Circumcision, Pt. 2 |
1851 (Wednesday, 09/03/2025)
Romans Part 242
The Bible does not use the specific phrase "Israel the prodigal nation" in the King James Version or any other version. This concept is an interpretation, rooted in the parallels drawn between Israel's spiritual history and the Parable of the Prodigal Son found in the New Testament (Luke 15:11-32). The analogy compares the Northern Kingdom of Israel, and sometimes the whole nation, to the rebellious younger son who leaves his father's household.
(57 Minutes, 45 Seconds)
"Israel The Prodigal Nation, Romans Part 242!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 3, 2025
"Israel The Prodigal Nation, Romans Part 242!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 3, 2025
1852 (Coden Bible Church ID#
"The True Gift Of Tongues, Part 3!")
"The True Gift Of Tongues, Part 3!")
The true gift of tongues is speaking in another "known language", not a bunch of stupid gobbledygook made up words.
The Apostle Paul warned about this in 2 Timothy 2:16.
2 Timothy 2:16 (King James Version)
16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
Take close note of Acts 2:6. "Every man heard them speak in his own language!"
Acts 2:1-6 (King James Version)
1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.
6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.
The Apostle Paul warned about this in 2 Timothy 2:16.
2 Timothy 2:16 (King James Version)
16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
Take close note of Acts 2:6. "Every man heard them speak in his own language!"
Acts 2:1-6 (King James Version)
1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.
6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.
(10 Minutes, 35 Seconds)
"The True Gift Of Tongues, Part 3!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on August 28, 2025
"The True Gift Of Tongues, Part 3!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on August 28, 2025
1853 (Sunday, Part 1, 09/07/2025)
Philippians 5 - Fruitful Assurance
The term "Fruitful Assurance" relates to Isaiah 32:15-20 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, specifically the phrase "the effect of righteousness [will be] quietness and assurance for ever". This prophecy describes a future time, after the outpouring of the Spirit, when the barren wilderness becomes a fruitful field, and even those fruitful fields are abundant like a forest. This spiritual transformation leads to a state where righteousness produces lasting peace, quietness, and eternal assurance for God's people, who will dwell in secure and peaceful habitations.
Isaiah 32:15-20 (King James Version)
15 Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest.
16 Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field.
17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
18 And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;
19 When it shall hail, coming down on the forest; and the city shall be low in a low place.
20 Blessed are ye that sow beside all waters, that send forth thither the feet of the ox and the ass.
Isaiah 32:15-20 (King James Version)
15 Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest.
16 Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field.
17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
18 And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;
19 When it shall hail, coming down on the forest; and the city shall be low in a low place.
20 Blessed are ye that sow beside all waters, that send forth thither the feet of the ox and the ass.
(48 Minutes, 15 Seconds)
"Philippians 5 - Fruitful Assurance!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 7, 2025
"Philippians 5 - Fruitful Assurance!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 7, 2025
1854 (Sunday, Part 2, 09/07/2025)
Philippians 6 - Above The Things That Are Excellent
The phrase "above the things that are excellent" isn't directly in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. However, the related concept of focusing on excellent things appears in the KJV as Philippians 4:8, which encourages believers to think about things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report, as well as any virtue or praise. Another relevant KJV verse is Philippians 1:10, which states, "That ye may approve things that are excellent," urging believers to discern and value superior things.
Philippians 1:10 (King James Version)
10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.
Philippians 1:10 (King James Version)
10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.
(29 Minutes, 25 Seconds)
"Philippians 6 - Above The Things That Are Excellent!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 7, 2025
"Philippians 6 - Above The Things That Are Excellent!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 7, 2025
1855 (Wednesday, 09/10/2025)
Romans Part 243
In the King James Version (KJV), the phrase "mercy upon all" or a similar concept of God's mercy being extended to all is found in Romans 11:32, which states, "For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all". This verse explains that God's plan involves bringing all people to a point where they are subject to disobedience, in order to demonstrate His comprehensive mercy towards them.
Romans 11:32 (King James Version)
32 For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all.
Romans 11:32 (King James Version)
32 For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all.
(1 Hour, 1 Minute, 45 Seconds)
"God Has Mercy Upon All, Romans Part 243!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 10, 2025
"God Has Mercy Upon All, Romans Part 243!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 10, 2025
1856 (Coden Bible Church ID#
"The True Gift Of Tongues, Part 4, The Main Reason!")
"The True Gift Of Tongues, Part 4, The Main Reason!")
The true gift of tongues is speaking in another "known language", not a bunch of stupid gobbledygook made up words.
The Apostle Paul warned about this in 2 Timothy 2:16.
2 Timothy 2:16 (King James Version)
16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
Take close note of Acts 2:6. "Every man heard them speak in his own language!"
Acts 2:1-6 (King James Version)
1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.
6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.
The Apostle Paul warned about this in 2 Timothy 2:16.
2 Timothy 2:16 (King James Version)
16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
Take close note of Acts 2:6. "Every man heard them speak in his own language!"
Acts 2:1-6 (King James Version)
1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.
6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.
(37 Minutes, 23 Seconds)
"The True Gift Of Tongues, Part 4 (The Main Reason)!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on September 5, 2025
"The True Gift Of Tongues, Part 4 (The Main Reason)!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on September 5, 2025
1857 (Sunday, Part 1, 09/14/2025)
Philippians 7 - For The Good Of The Gospel, Part 1
The phrase "For the Good of the Gospel" in the KJV is directly found in the Bible in verses like Philippians 1:15-18 and 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, referring to actions taken in sincerity for the defense and spread of the gospel message, and in the content of the gospel itself, which is the power of God unto salvation. Other related verses, such as Romans 8:28, speak to all things working together for good to those who love God, and Romans 1:16 highlights the gospel as the power of God for salvation.
Philippians 1:15-18 (King James Version)
15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 (King James Version)
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Romans 8:28 (King James Version)
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Philippians 1:15-18 (King James Version)
15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 (King James Version)
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Romans 8:28 (King James Version)
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
(43 Minutes, 58 Seconds)
"Philippians 7 - For The Good Of The Gospel, Part 1!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 14, 2025
"Philippians 7 - For The Good Of The Gospel, Part 1!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 14, 2025
1858 (Sunday, Part 2, 09/14/2025)
Philippians 8 - For The Good Of The Gospel, Part 2
The phrase "For the Good of the Gospel" in the KJV is directly found in the Bible in verses like Philippians 1:15-18 and 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, referring to actions taken in sincerity for the defense and spread of the gospel message, and in the content of the gospel itself, which is the power of God unto salvation. Other related verses, such as Romans 8:28, speak to all things working together for good to those who love God, and Romans 1:16 highlights the gospel as the power of God for salvation.
Philippians 1:15-18 (King James Version)
15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 (King James Version)
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Romans 8:28 (King James Version)
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Philippians 1:15-18 (King James Version)
15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 (King James Version)
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Romans 8:28 (King James Version)
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
(46 Minutes, 25 Seconds)
"Philippians 8 - For The Good Of The Gospel, Part 2!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 14, 2025
"Philippians 8 - For The Good Of The Gospel, Part 2!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 14, 2025
1859 (Wednesday, 09/17/2025)
Romans Part 244
A doxology is an expression of praise and glory to God, derived from the Greek words doxa (glory) and logos (speaking). In the Christian tradition, doxologies are short hymns, prayers, or liturgical formulas that give glory to God, often with a focus on the Trinity. Examples include the Gloria Patri ("Glory be to the Father...") and the well-known metrical doxology by Thomas Ken, "Praise God, from whom all blessings flow".
Romans 11:33-36 (King James Version)
33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?
35 Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?
36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
Romans 11:33-36 (King James Version)
33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?
35 Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?
36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
(1 Hour, 2 Minutes, 16 Seconds)
"Wrapping Romans Chapter Eleven Up, Romans Part 244!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 17, 2025
"Wrapping Romans Chapter Eleven Up, Romans Part 244!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 17, 2025
1860 (Coden Bible Church ID#
"Why Christ Could Not Come Down From The Cross!")
"Why Christ Could Not Come Down From The Cross!")
Jesus could not come down from the cross because, as the Son of God and sinless man, he chose to remain to fulfill his mission to die as a sacrifice for human sins, atone for them, and satisfy God's justice, thereby offering salvation and reconciliation with God to all who have faith. His purpose was to be the perfect and only sacrifice necessary to pay the penalty for sin, which would have been defeated by him saving himself.
(39 Minutes, 5 Seconds)
"Why Christ Could Not Come Down From The Cross!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on September 8, 2025
"Why Christ Could Not Come Down From The Cross!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on September 8, 2025
1861 (Sunday, Part 1, 09/21/2025)
Philippians 9 - The Apostle Paul's Dilemma, Part 1
The apostle Paul faced several dilemmas, notably in Philippians 1:21-24, where he was torn between the desire to die and be with Christ (which he considered "far better") and the need to remain alive to minister to the church and further the gospel. Another dilemma occurred in Romans 7:15-25, where Paul expressed his struggle with the power of sin, describing his inability to do the good he wanted and his involuntary doing of the evil he hated, a conflict he attributed to sin dwelling within him.
Philippians 1:21-24 (King James Version)
21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.
23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
Romans 7:15-25 (King James Version)
15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.
17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
19 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
20 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
21 I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.
22 For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:
23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
24 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.
Philippians 1:21-24 (King James Version)
21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.
23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
Romans 7:15-25 (King James Version)
15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.
17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
19 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
20 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
21 I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.
22 For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:
23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
24 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.
(43 Minutes, 58 Seconds)
"Philippians 9 - The Apostle Paul's Dilemma, Part 1!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 21, 2025
"Philippians 9 - The Apostle Paul's Dilemma, Part 1!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 21, 2025
1862 (Sunday, Part 2, 09/21/2025)
Philippians 10 - The Apostle Paul's Dilemma, Part 2
The apostle Paul faced several dilemmas, notably in Philippians 1:21-24, where he was torn between the desire to die and be with Christ (which he considered "far better") and the need to remain alive to minister to the church and further the gospel. Another dilemma occurred in Romans 7:15-25, where Paul expressed his struggle with the power of sin, describing his inability to do the good he wanted and his involuntary doing of the evil he hated, a conflict he attributed to sin dwelling within him.
Philippians 1:21-24 (King James Version)
21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.
23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
Romans 7:15-25 (King James Version)
15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.
17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
19 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
20 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
21 I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.
22 For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:
23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
24 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.
Philippians 1:21-24 (King James Version)
21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.
23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
Romans 7:15-25 (King James Version)
15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.
17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
19 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
20 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
21 I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.
22 For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:
23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
24 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.
(52 Minutes, 30 Seconds)
"Philippians 10 - The Apostle Paul's Dilemma, Part 2!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 21, 2025
"Philippians 10 - The Apostle Paul's Dilemma, Part 2!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 21, 2025
1863 (Wednesday, 09/24/2025)
Romans Part 245
"God over all" is a theological phrase referring to God's supreme and all-encompassing power, sovereignty, and ultimate reality. This concept appears in various faiths, describing God as the creator, sustainer, and ruler of the entire universe, beyond which nothing else holds supreme authority. It emphasizes God's infinite perfection, omnipotence, omniscience, and position as the sole ultimate reality, independent of all other things.
(57 Minutes, 40 Seconds)
"God Over All, Romans Part 245!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 24, 2025
"God Over All, Romans Part 245!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 24, 2025
1864 (Coden Bible Church ID#
"How To Be Filled With The Spirit!")
"How To Be Filled With The Spirit!")
To be filled with the Spirit, believers are exhorted in Ephesians 5:18 to "be filled with the Spirit", which means to submit every aspect of their lives to His control. This is achieved through a combination of understanding God's Word, engaging in worship and song, expressing gratitude and thankfulness, and humbly submitting to other believers. It is a continuous process of yielding to the Spirit's leading to conform to Christ's character and walk in a more victorious, fruitful way.
Ephesians 5:18 (King James Version)
18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
Ephesians 5:18 (King James Version)
18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
(56 Minutes, 42 Seconds)
"How To Be Filled With The Spirit!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on September 13, 2025
"How To Be Filled With The Spirit!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on September 13, 2025
1865 (Sunday, Part 1, 09/28/2025)
Philippians 11 - Citizens Of The Kingdom, Part 1
In the King James Version (KJV), being a "citizen of the Kingdom" means belonging to God's family and being fellow-citizens with the saints, as stated in Ephesians 2:19 ("fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God"). This heavenly citizenship is contrasted with being strangers or foreigners, and Christians are encouraged to focus their attention on eternal things rather than earthly ones.
Ephesians 2:19 (King James Version)
19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
Ephesians 2:19 (King James Version)
19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
(49 Minutes, 35 Seconds)
"Philippians 11 - Citizens Of The Kingdom, Part 1!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 28, 2025
"Philippians 11 - Citizens Of The Kingdom, Part 1!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 28, 2025
1866 (Sunday, Part 2, 09/28/2025)
Philippians 12 - Citizens Of The Kingdom, Part 2
In the King James Version (KJV), being a "citizen of the Kingdom" means belonging to God's family and being fellow-citizens with the saints, as stated in Ephesians 2:19 ("fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God"). This heavenly citizenship is contrasted with being strangers or foreigners, and Christians are encouraged to focus their attention on eternal things rather than earthly ones.
Ephesians 2:19 (King James Version)
19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
Ephesians 2:19 (King James Version)
19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
(43 Minutes, 40 Seconds)
"Philippians 12 - Citizens Of The Kingdom, Part 2!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 28, 2025
"Philippians 12 - Citizens Of The Kingdom, Part 2!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on September 28, 2025
1867 (Wednesday, 10/01/2025)
Romans Part 246
Before studying Romans Chapter 12, remember the preceding chapters (1-11) focused on theological doctrine, explaining the concepts of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and the believer's new identity in Him. Romans Chapter 12 marks a shift from doctrine to duty, presenting the practical application of this salvation by calling believers to live a life of surrendered service, transform their minds, use their spiritual gifts, and demonstrate selfless love and honor in their relationships with others and with God.
Key Themes of Romans 1-11 (The Doctrine)
The Problem of Sin:
Chapters 1-3 detail humanity's universal sinfulness and inability to save themselves.
Justification by Faith:
Chapters 3-5 explain that God's righteousness is given to believers through faith in Jesus Christ, not through works.
New Life in Christ:
Chapters 6-8 discuss the believer's liberation from the power of sin and the presence of the Holy Spirit in their lives.
God's Plan for Israel:
Chapters 9-11 address God's faithfulness to Israel and His plan for them, a complex theological discussion preceding practical application.
Transition to Romans Chapter 12 (The Duty)
Living Sacrifice:
To move from this foundational understanding of salvation, believers are called to present their bodies as a "living sacrifice" to God. This is seen as their "reasonable service" in light of God's mercy.
Transformed Mind:
This sacrificial surrender is accompanied by a transformed mind, meaning the believer's thoughts are renewed by God's Word and fellowship with Him, preventing conformity to the world's ways.
What to Expect in Chapter 12
Surrender and Separation:
Chapter 12 begins by emphasizing surrender to God and separation from worldly patterns of thinking and behavior.
Spiritual Gifts:
It then moves to the exercise of spiritual gifts within the body of Christ, stressing the need for sober self-assessment and humble service.
Love in Action:
The chapter concludes with practical guidance on how to serve others with genuine love, including how to treat enemies with kindness and patience.
Alignment with God's Will:
The core message is that all actions and attitudes should align with God's will, flowing from a renewed mind and motivated by love for God and for one another.
Key Themes of Romans 1-11 (The Doctrine)
The Problem of Sin:
Chapters 1-3 detail humanity's universal sinfulness and inability to save themselves.
Justification by Faith:
Chapters 3-5 explain that God's righteousness is given to believers through faith in Jesus Christ, not through works.
New Life in Christ:
Chapters 6-8 discuss the believer's liberation from the power of sin and the presence of the Holy Spirit in their lives.
God's Plan for Israel:
Chapters 9-11 address God's faithfulness to Israel and His plan for them, a complex theological discussion preceding practical application.
Transition to Romans Chapter 12 (The Duty)
Living Sacrifice:
To move from this foundational understanding of salvation, believers are called to present their bodies as a "living sacrifice" to God. This is seen as their "reasonable service" in light of God's mercy.
Transformed Mind:
This sacrificial surrender is accompanied by a transformed mind, meaning the believer's thoughts are renewed by God's Word and fellowship with Him, preventing conformity to the world's ways.
What to Expect in Chapter 12
Surrender and Separation:
Chapter 12 begins by emphasizing surrender to God and separation from worldly patterns of thinking and behavior.
Spiritual Gifts:
It then moves to the exercise of spiritual gifts within the body of Christ, stressing the need for sober self-assessment and humble service.
Love in Action:
The chapter concludes with practical guidance on how to serve others with genuine love, including how to treat enemies with kindness and patience.
Alignment with God's Will:
The core message is that all actions and attitudes should align with God's will, flowing from a renewed mind and motivated by love for God and for one another.
(56 Minutes, 10 Seconds)
"Romans Review Before Chapter 12 Study, Romans Part 246!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on October 1, 2025
"Romans Review Before Chapter 12 Study, Romans Part 246!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on October 1, 2025
1868 (Coden Bible Church ID#
"The Major Accomplishments Of Christ In 3 Short Years, Part 1!")
"The Major Accomplishments Of Christ In 3 Short Years, Part 1!")
In his approximately three-year ministry, Jesus's major accomplishments included his Baptism and Transfiguration, healing the sick and performing miracles, teaching about God's Kingdom and love, electing and training the Twelve Disciples, and ultimately achieving salvation and redemption for humanity through his Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension.
Defeated death: Jesus's death and subsequent resurrection on the third day fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and secured salvation for those who believe. His resurrection also laid the foundation for the Church, as his apostles were empowered by the Holy Spirit to spread his message after his ascension.
Acts 16:31 (King James Version)
31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Romans 10:9 (King James Version)
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Romans 3:24-26 (King James Version)
24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
Defeated death: Jesus's death and subsequent resurrection on the third day fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and secured salvation for those who believe. His resurrection also laid the foundation for the Church, as his apostles were empowered by the Holy Spirit to spread his message after his ascension.
Acts 16:31 (King James Version)
31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Romans 10:9 (King James Version)
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Romans 3:24-26 (King James Version)
24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
(39 Minutes, 56 Seconds)
"The Major Accomplishments Of Christ In 3 Short Years, Part 1!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on September 25, 2025
"The Major Accomplishments Of Christ In 3 Short Years, Part 1!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on September 25, 2025
1869 (Sunday, Part 1, 10/05/2025)
Philippians 13 - Humility & Service, Part 1
In the King James Version (KJV) Bible, humility and service are presented as virtues essential for a godly life, exemplified by Jesus washing His disciples' feet in John 13, and the teachings to serve with lowliness and not for gain. The Bible links humility to God exalting those who are humble, and serving is portrayed as a selfless act to benefit others rather than oneself.
(51 Minutes, 35 Seconds)
"Philippians 13 - Humility & Service, Part 1!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on October 5, 2025
"Philippians 13 - Humility & Service, Part 1!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on October 5, 2025
1870 (Sunday, Part 2, 10/05/2025)
Philippians 14 - Humility & Service, Part 2
In the King James Version (KJV) Bible, humility and service are presented as virtues essential for a godly life, exemplified by Jesus washing His disciples' feet in John 13, and the teachings to serve with lowliness and not for gain. The Bible links humility to God exalting those who are humble, and serving is portrayed as a selfless act to benefit others rather than oneself.
(29 Minutes, 5 Seconds)
"Philippians 14 - Humility & Service, Part 2!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on October 5, 2025
"Philippians 14 - Humility & Service, Part 2!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on October 5, 2025
1871 (Wednesday, 10/08/2025)
Romans Part 247
Romans chapter 12 marks a transition from doctrinal explanation to practical application in the KJV Bible. The introduction focuses on a call to action: believers should present their bodies as a "living sacrifice," be transformed by a renewed mind, and live out their faith by using their unique spiritual gifts within the community of believers, with the overarching theme being to respond to God's mercy with dedicated service and love.
Key themes in the introduction
Living sacrifice:
The chapter begins with Paul urging believers to present their bodies as a "living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God," a concept rooted in an act of intelligent worship and a response to God's mercy.
Transformation:
It calls for believers to stop conforming to the world and instead be transformed by the "renewing of your mind" to discern and live according to God's perfect will.
Spiritual gifts:
The passage then discusses the practical application of this transformed mindset, highlighting the importance of using one's spiritual gifts for the benefit of the whole body of Christ.
Unity and humility:
It emphasizes that although believers have different gifts, they are all one body in Christ, and encourages humility and a sober evaluation of oneself.
Significance of the shift
From doctrine to practice:
The first 11 chapters of Romans are largely doctrinal, but chapter 12 marks a significant shift to the practical living that should result from those teachings.
A response to God's mercy:
The practical instructions are not presented as mere suggestions but as a direct result of the "mercies of God" explained in the preceding chapters.
Key themes in the introduction
Living sacrifice:
The chapter begins with Paul urging believers to present their bodies as a "living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God," a concept rooted in an act of intelligent worship and a response to God's mercy.
Transformation:
It calls for believers to stop conforming to the world and instead be transformed by the "renewing of your mind" to discern and live according to God's perfect will.
Spiritual gifts:
The passage then discusses the practical application of this transformed mindset, highlighting the importance of using one's spiritual gifts for the benefit of the whole body of Christ.
Unity and humility:
It emphasizes that although believers have different gifts, they are all one body in Christ, and encourages humility and a sober evaluation of oneself.
Significance of the shift
From doctrine to practice:
The first 11 chapters of Romans are largely doctrinal, but chapter 12 marks a significant shift to the practical living that should result from those teachings.
A response to God's mercy:
The practical instructions are not presented as mere suggestions but as a direct result of the "mercies of God" explained in the preceding chapters.
(59 Minutes, 55 Seconds)
"Romans Chapter 12 Introduction, Romans Part 247!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on October 8, 2025
"Romans Chapter 12 Introduction, Romans Part 247!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on October 8, 2025
1872 (Coden Bible Church ID#
"The Major Accomplishments Of Christ In 3 Short Years, Part 2!")
"The Major Accomplishments Of Christ In 3 Short Years, Part 2!")
In his approximately three-year ministry, Jesus's major accomplishments included his Baptism and Transfiguration, healing the sick and performing miracles, teaching about God's Kingdom and love, electing and training the Twelve Disciples, and ultimately achieving salvation and redemption for humanity through his Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension.
Defeated death: Jesus's death and subsequent resurrection on the third day fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and secured salvation for those who believe. His resurrection also laid the foundation for the Church, as his apostles were empowered by the Holy Spirit to spread his message after his ascension.
Acts 16:31 (King James Version)
31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Romans 10:9 (King James Version)
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Romans 3:24-26 (King James Version)
24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
Defeated death: Jesus's death and subsequent resurrection on the third day fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and secured salvation for those who believe. His resurrection also laid the foundation for the Church, as his apostles were empowered by the Holy Spirit to spread his message after his ascension.
Acts 16:31 (King James Version)
31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Romans 10:9 (King James Version)
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Romans 3:24-26 (King James Version)
24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
(32 Minutes, 38 Seconds)
"The Major Accomplishments Of Christ In 3 Short Years, Part 2!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on September 25, 2025
"The Major Accomplishments Of Christ In 3 Short Years, Part 2!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on September 25, 2025
1873 (Sunday, Part 1, 10/12/2025)
Philippians 15 - Christ The Eternal Son, Part 1
The King James Version (KJV) of the Bible refers to Jesus Christ as the "eternal Son," a doctrine supported by verses like John 17:5, where Jesus asks the Father to glorify him "with the glory which I had with thee before the world was". Another key verse is 1 John 5:20, which states, "This is the true God, and eternal life," referring to Jesus Christ. This is a central Christian belief that Jesus has an eternal, pre-existent relationship with God the Father.
John 17:5 (King James Version)
5 And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.
1 John 5:20 (King James Version)
20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
John 17:5 (King James Version)
5 And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.
1 John 5:20 (King James Version)
20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
(54 Minutes, 25 Seconds)
"Philippians 15 - Christ The Eternal Son, Part 1!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on October 12, 2025
"Philippians 15 - Christ The Eternal Son, Part 1!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on October 12, 2025
1874 (Sunday, Part 2, 10/12/2025)
Philippians 16 - Christ The Eternal Son, Part 2
The King James Version (KJV) of the Bible refers to Jesus Christ as the "eternal Son," a doctrine supported by verses like John 17:5, where Jesus asks the Father to glorify him "with the glory which I had with thee before the world was". Another key verse is 1 John 5:20, which states, "This is the true God, and eternal life," referring to Jesus Christ. This is a central Christian belief that Jesus has an eternal, pre-existent relationship with God the Father.
John 17:5 (King James Version)
5 And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.
1 John 5:20 (King James Version)
20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
John 17:5 (King James Version)
5 And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.
1 John 5:20 (King James Version)
20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
(46 Minutes, 0 Seconds)
"Philippians 16 - Christ The Eternal Son, Part 2!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on October 12, 2025
"Philippians 16 - Christ The Eternal Son, Part 2!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on October 12, 2025
1875 (Wednesday, 10/15/2025)
Romans Part 248
"KJV, therefore" is a request for verses from the King James Version (KJV) Bible that contain the word "therefore" to find examples of its usage and meaning. The word "therefore" means "for this reason" or "consequently" and serves as a connector, showing a cause-and-effect relationship between the preceding statement and the action that follows. Examples include commands like "Be ye therefore perfect" (Matthew 5:48) or statements about preparing for the return of the Lord (Matthew 24:42).
Matthew 5:48 (King James Version)
48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Matthew 24:42 (King James Version)
42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
Matthew 5:48 (King James Version)
48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Matthew 24:42 (King James Version)
42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
(49 Minutes, 34 Seconds)
"Therefore, Romans Part 248"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on October 15, 2025
"Therefore, Romans Part 248"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on October 15, 2025
1876 (Coden Bible Church ID#
"Why Believers Are Free From Condemnation, Part 1!")
"Why Believers Are Free From Condemnation, Part 1!")
Believers are free from condemnation because Jesus took the punishment for their sins, making them righteous in God's eyes and freeing them from the law of sin and death. According to the KJV Bible, Romans 8:1 states, "There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus," because Christ's sacrifice on the cross condemned sin itself and fulfilled the requirements of the law on our behalf.
Romans 8:1 (King James Version)
1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Romans 8:1 (King James Version)
1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
(59 Minutes, 22 Seconds)
"Why Believers Are Free From Condemnation, Part 1!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on October 4, 2025
"Why Believers Are Free From Condemnation, Part 1!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on October 4, 2025
1877 (Sunday, Part 1, 10/19/2025)
Philippians 17 - Who, Being In The Form Of God
The phrase "who, being in the form of God" comes from Philippians 2:6 in the King James Version (KJV) Bible, referring to Jesus Christ. It means that Christ, while equal with God, did not use his divine status to his own advantage. Instead, he humbled himself by taking the form of a servant and becoming human, ultimately becoming obedient to death on the cross.
Philippians 2:6 (King James Version)
6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
Philippians 2:6 (King James Version)
6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
(46 Minutes, 9 Seconds)
"Philippians 17 - Who, Being In The Form Of God!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on October 19, 2025
"Philippians 17 - Who, Being In The Form Of God!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on October 19, 2025
1878 (Sunday, Part 2, 10/19/2025)
Philippians 18 - Equal With God
The phrase "who, being in the form of God" comes from Philippians 2:6 in the King James Version (KJV) Bible, referring to Jesus Christ. It means that Christ, while equal with God, did not use his divine status to his own advantage. Instead, he humbled himself by taking the form of a servant and becoming human, ultimately becoming obedient to death on the cross.
Philippians 2:6 (King James Version)
6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
Philippians 2:6 (King James Version)
6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
(36 Minutes, 49 Seconds)
"Philippians 18 - Equal With God!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on October 19, 2025
"Philippians 18 - Equal With God!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on October 19, 2025
1879 (Wednesday, 10/22/2025)
Romans Part 249
The Christian life, according to KJV teachings, is a response to God's grace, centered on faith in Jesus Christ for salvation, not on good works. Its purpose is to glorify God by being transformed into the image of Christ through worship, prayer, reading the Bible, fellowship, and obedience, resulting in a life of purpose, love, and the hope of eternal life.
(58 Minutes, 41 Seconds)
"Why The Christian Life?, Romans Part 249"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on October 22, 2025
"Why The Christian Life?, Romans Part 249"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on October 22, 2025
1880 (Coden Bible Church ID#
"Why Believers Are Free From Condemnation, Part 2!")
"Why Believers Are Free From Condemnation, Part 2!")
Believers are free from condemnation because Jesus took the punishment for their sins, making them righteous in God's eyes and freeing them from the law of sin and death. According to the KJV Bible, Romans 8:1 states, "There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus," because Christ's sacrifice on the cross condemned sin itself and fulfilled the requirements of the law on our behalf.
Romans 8:1 (King James Version)
1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Romans 8:1 (King James Version)
1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
(4 Minutes, 6 Seconds)
"Why Believers Are Free From Condemnation, Part 2!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on October 4, 2025
"Why Believers Are Free From Condemnation, Part 2!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on October 4, 2025
1881 (Coden Bible Church ID#
"We Are Justified Like Abraham By Faith!")
"We Are Justified Like Abraham By Faith!")
The Bible states that Christians are justified by faith like Abraham, as explained in Romans Chapter 4 in the King James Version (KJV). This is because Abraham was "counted for righteousness" when he believed God, not because of his works, and this is an example for all who believe in God today. The key concept is that justification is a gift of grace received through faith, not something earned.
Romans 4:1-5 (King James Version)
1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.
4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.
5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Romans 4:1-5 (King James Version)
1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.
4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.
5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
(33 Minutes, 27 Seconds)
"We Are Justified Like Abraham By Faith!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on October 4, 2025
"We Are Justified Like Abraham By Faith!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on October 4, 2025
1882 (Coden Bible Church ID#
"The Inspiration & Preservation Of The Word Of God!")
"The Inspiration & Preservation Of The Word Of God!")
The KJV view of the Bible's inspiration and preservation is the belief that God supernaturally inspired the original scriptures through the Holy Spirit, and has also providentially preserved His words throughout history. The "inspiration" refers to the divine origin of the text, meaning it is "God-breathed" and inerrant. The "preservation" holds that God has kept these words pure and available for each generation, though this is often understood to apply to the received text family and not necessarily every single handwritten copy.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (King James Version)
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (King James Version)
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
(53 Minutes, 30 Seconds)
"The Inspiration & Preservation Of The Word Of God!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on April 4, 2025
"The Inspiration & Preservation Of The Word Of God!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on April 4, 2025
1883 (Sunday, Part 1, 11/02/2025)
Philippians 19 - Obedient Unto Death
The phrase "obedient unto death, even the death of the cross" comes from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, specifically Philippians 2:8. It describes Jesus humbling himself and becoming completely obedient to God's will, culminating in his crucifixion. This act is presented as the ultimate example of humility and obedience to God's plan for humanity's redemption. Remember... Believe in Jesus, have faith in his blood, being fully persuaded, and call on him to save you from Hell.
Philippians 2:8 (King James Version)
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Philippians 2:8 (King James Version)
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
(50 Minutes, 19 Seconds)
"Philippians 19 - Obedient Unto Death!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 2, 2025
"Philippians 19 - Obedient Unto Death!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 2, 2025
1884 (Sunday, Part 2, 11/02/2025)
Philippians 20 - The Death Of The Cross
The "death of the cross" refers to the crucifixion of Jesus, a central event in Christianity where he was executed by the Romans in Judaea around AD 30 or 33. According to Christian belief, this was a willing sacrifice made to atone for the sins of humanity, and it is a foundational event that led to the beginning of Christianity and is followed by his resurrection three days later. The crucifixion itself was a brutal execution involving being nailed or tied to a cross and left to die, and Christian theology views it as the moment when Jesus paid the price for humanity's sins. Remember... Believe in Jesus, have faith in his blood, being fully persuaded, and call on him to save you from Hell.
(29 Minutes, 30 Seconds)
"Philippians 20 - The Death Of The Cross!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 2, 2025
"Philippians 20 - The Death Of The Cross!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 2, 2025
1885 (Wednesday, 11/05/2025)
Romans Part 250
In the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, the phrase "our bodies a living sacrifice" comes from Romans 12:1, which states: "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service".
This means a total and daily dedication of your entire self—body, mind, and spirit—to God's service and will. It is a call to:
A Continuous Commitment: Unlike Old Testament animal sacrifices, which were killed, Christians are to be living sacrifices. This is not a one-time event, but an ongoing, daily choice to put aside one's own selfish desires and ambitions to live for Christ.
Holiness and Purity: The sacrifice must be "holy, acceptable unto God," meaning set apart from sin and the ways of the world. It involves striving to live a pure life, using one's physical body as an instrument for righteousness rather than unrighteousness.
A Rational Act of Worship: Paul calls this our "reasonable service" (or "spiritual worship" in some modern translations), indicating that dedicating one's life to God is the logical, intelligent response to the immense mercy and grace God has shown through Jesus Christ's sacrifice.
Transformation, Not Conformity: This act is directly linked to the next verse (Romans 12:2), which urges believers not to be "conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind". The living sacrifice involves a mental and spiritual transformation that enables a person to discern and follow God's will.
In essence, "our bodies a living sacrifice" means surrendering every part of your being to God's purpose, so that your actions, words, and thoughts bring glory to Him as an ongoing act of worship.
Romans 12:1 (King James Version)
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
This means a total and daily dedication of your entire self—body, mind, and spirit—to God's service and will. It is a call to:
A Continuous Commitment: Unlike Old Testament animal sacrifices, which were killed, Christians are to be living sacrifices. This is not a one-time event, but an ongoing, daily choice to put aside one's own selfish desires and ambitions to live for Christ.
Holiness and Purity: The sacrifice must be "holy, acceptable unto God," meaning set apart from sin and the ways of the world. It involves striving to live a pure life, using one's physical body as an instrument for righteousness rather than unrighteousness.
A Rational Act of Worship: Paul calls this our "reasonable service" (or "spiritual worship" in some modern translations), indicating that dedicating one's life to God is the logical, intelligent response to the immense mercy and grace God has shown through Jesus Christ's sacrifice.
Transformation, Not Conformity: This act is directly linked to the next verse (Romans 12:2), which urges believers not to be "conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind". The living sacrifice involves a mental and spiritual transformation that enables a person to discern and follow God's will.
In essence, "our bodies a living sacrifice" means surrendering every part of your being to God's purpose, so that your actions, words, and thoughts bring glory to Him as an ongoing act of worship.
Romans 12:1 (King James Version)
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
(59 Minutes, 33 Seconds)
"Our Bodies A Living Sacrifice, Romans Part 250"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 5, 2025
"Our Bodies A Living Sacrifice, Romans Part 250"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 5, 2025
1886 (Coden Bible Church ID#
"Jesus Christ Is The God Of The Old Testament!")
"Jesus Christ Is The God Of The Old Testament!")
The statement "Jesus is the God of the Old Testament" is a theological viewpoint held by Christians, who believe that the God of the Old Testament (referred to as Jehovah or Yahweh) is Jesus Christ, the Son of God. This perspective identifies Jesus as the pre-existent being who created the world and interacted with humanity in the Old Testament, before coming to Earth in the person of Jesus.
(28 Minutes, 8 Seconds)
"Jesus Christ Is The God Of The Old Testament!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on March 5, 2024
"Jesus Christ Is The God Of The Old Testament!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on March 5, 2024
1887 (Sunday, Part 1, 11/09/2025)
Philippians 21 - Jesus Is God, Part 1
Verses in the King James Version of the Bible present Jesus as God, notably through his statements, titles, and the responses of others to him. Examples include Jesus saying, "Before Abraham was, I am" (John 8:58), calling himself "Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end" (Revelation 21:6), and Thomas's declaration, "My Lord and my God!" (John 20:28). The book of Hebrews also quotes the Father calling the Son "God".
I Am: In John 8:58 KJV, Jesus declares, "Before Abraham was, I am," referencing the name God used for Himself in Exodus 3:14 KJV.
Alpha and Omega: Jesus is identified as "Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end" in Revelation 21:6 KJV.
One with the Father: Jesus states, "I and my Father are one" in John 10:30 KJV and tells Philip, "he that hath seen me hath seen the Father" in John 14:9 KJV.
Thomas's declaration: After his resurrection, Thomas sees Jesus and exclaims, "My Lord and my God!" to which Jesus responds without correction, according to John 20:28 KJV.
God the Father's testimony: In Hebrews 1:8 KJV, the Father is quoted as saying to the Son, "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever".
Other verses: Other passages like 1 John 5:20 KJV ("This is the true God, and eternal life") and Titus 2:13 KJV ("our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ") support this.
I Am: In John 8:58 KJV, Jesus declares, "Before Abraham was, I am," referencing the name God used for Himself in Exodus 3:14 KJV.
Alpha and Omega: Jesus is identified as "Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end" in Revelation 21:6 KJV.
One with the Father: Jesus states, "I and my Father are one" in John 10:30 KJV and tells Philip, "he that hath seen me hath seen the Father" in John 14:9 KJV.
Thomas's declaration: After his resurrection, Thomas sees Jesus and exclaims, "My Lord and my God!" to which Jesus responds without correction, according to John 20:28 KJV.
God the Father's testimony: In Hebrews 1:8 KJV, the Father is quoted as saying to the Son, "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever".
Other verses: Other passages like 1 John 5:20 KJV ("This is the true God, and eternal life") and Titus 2:13 KJV ("our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ") support this.
(47 Minutes, 10 Seconds)
"Philippians 21 - Jesus Is God, Part 1!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 9, 2025
"Philippians 21 - Jesus Is God, Part 1!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 9, 2025
1888 (Sunday, Part 2, 11/09/2025)
Philippians 22 - Jesus Is God, Part 2
Verses in the King James Version of the Bible present Jesus as God, notably through his statements, titles, and the responses of others to him. Examples include Jesus saying, "Before Abraham was, I am" (John 8:58), calling himself "Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end" (Revelation 21:6), and Thomas's declaration, "My Lord and my God!" (John 20:28). The book of Hebrews also quotes the Father calling the Son "God".
I Am: In John 8:58 KJV, Jesus declares, "Before Abraham was, I am," referencing the name God used for Himself in Exodus 3:14 KJV.
Alpha and Omega: Jesus is identified as "Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end" in Revelation 21:6 KJV.
One with the Father: Jesus states, "I and my Father are one" in John 10:30 KJV and tells Philip, "he that hath seen me hath seen the Father" in John 14:9 KJV.
Thomas's declaration: After his resurrection, Thomas sees Jesus and exclaims, "My Lord and my God!" to which Jesus responds without correction, according to John 20:28 KJV.
God the Father's testimony: In Hebrews 1:8 KJV, the Father is quoted as saying to the Son, "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever".
Other verses: Other passages like 1 John 5:20 KJV ("This is the true God, and eternal life") and Titus 2:13 KJV ("our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ") support this.
I Am: In John 8:58 KJV, Jesus declares, "Before Abraham was, I am," referencing the name God used for Himself in Exodus 3:14 KJV.
Alpha and Omega: Jesus is identified as "Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end" in Revelation 21:6 KJV.
One with the Father: Jesus states, "I and my Father are one" in John 10:30 KJV and tells Philip, "he that hath seen me hath seen the Father" in John 14:9 KJV.
Thomas's declaration: After his resurrection, Thomas sees Jesus and exclaims, "My Lord and my God!" to which Jesus responds without correction, according to John 20:28 KJV.
God the Father's testimony: In Hebrews 1:8 KJV, the Father is quoted as saying to the Son, "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever".
Other verses: Other passages like 1 John 5:20 KJV ("This is the true God, and eternal life") and Titus 2:13 KJV ("our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ") support this.
(57 Minutes, 0 Seconds)
"Philippians 22 - Jesus Is God, Part 2!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 9, 2025
"Philippians 22 - Jesus Is God, Part 2!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 9, 2025
1889 (Wednesday, 11/12/2025)
Romans Part 251
"Reasonable service" is a term from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, specifically Romans 12:1, which refers to the act of presenting one's body as a "living sacrifice" to God. This means dedicating your life and actions to God in a holy and acceptable way as a natural, logical response to His mercies, rather than performing a physical, ritualistic sacrifice.
What "reasonable service" means:
A living sacrifice: Instead of a dead animal on an altar, Christians are called to offer their living bodies and actions to God. This includes their work, thoughts, and every aspect of their daily life.
Holiness and acceptance: The sacrifice must be "holy, acceptable unto God". This means living a life dedicated to pleasing God and conforming to His will, which is a natural response to the grace and mercies received.
Spiritual worship: It is the "spiritual worship" or "reasonable service" that God desires, as opposed to the corporeal and carnal services of the past.
A choice of reason: The term "reasonable" comes from the Greek word logikos, implying a service that is in agreement with reason and the renewal of the mind. It is the most logical and right thing for believers to do.
Romans 12:1 (King James Version)
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
What "reasonable service" means:
A living sacrifice: Instead of a dead animal on an altar, Christians are called to offer their living bodies and actions to God. This includes their work, thoughts, and every aspect of their daily life.
Holiness and acceptance: The sacrifice must be "holy, acceptable unto God". This means living a life dedicated to pleasing God and conforming to His will, which is a natural response to the grace and mercies received.
Spiritual worship: It is the "spiritual worship" or "reasonable service" that God desires, as opposed to the corporeal and carnal services of the past.
A choice of reason: The term "reasonable" comes from the Greek word logikos, implying a service that is in agreement with reason and the renewal of the mind. It is the most logical and right thing for believers to do.
Romans 12:1 (King James Version)
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
(1 Hour, 1 Minute, 20 Seconds)
"Which Is Your Reasonable Service, Romans Part 251!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 12, 2025
"Which Is Your Reasonable Service, Romans Part 251!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 12, 2025
1890 (Coden Bible Church ID#
"Jesus Christ Is God - The Creator Of Heaven And Earth!")
"Jesus Christ Is God - The Creator Of Heaven And Earth!")
The KJV bible states that Jesus Christ is the Creator of heaven and earth, most prominently in Colossians 1:16-18. This passage says that "by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth... all things were created by him, and for him". This is supported by other biblical passages, such as John 1:1 and the book of Hebrews, which also point to Christ's role as the creator and sustainer of the universe.
Colossians 1:16-18: This passage directly states that "all things were created by him, and for him" and that "by him all things consist," indicating that Christ created and continues to hold all of creation together.
John 1:1: This verse says, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" and later identifies Jesus as that Word who created all things. This shows Jesus was present at creation.
Hebrews 1:1-2: This book describes how God "created the worlds through" His Son, affirming Christ's role as the creator and sustainer of the universe.
The concept of the Trinity: These passages, combined with other biblical teachings, are foundational to the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, which holds that God is one being in three co-equal, co-eternal persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.
Colossians 1:16-18: This passage directly states that "all things were created by him, and for him" and that "by him all things consist," indicating that Christ created and continues to hold all of creation together.
John 1:1: This verse says, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" and later identifies Jesus as that Word who created all things. This shows Jesus was present at creation.
Hebrews 1:1-2: This book describes how God "created the worlds through" His Son, affirming Christ's role as the creator and sustainer of the universe.
The concept of the Trinity: These passages, combined with other biblical teachings, are foundational to the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, which holds that God is one being in three co-equal, co-eternal persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.
(2 Minutes, 37 Seconds)
"Jesus Christ Is God - The Creator Of Heaven And Earth!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on January 30, 2024
"Jesus Christ Is God - The Creator Of Heaven And Earth!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on January 30, 2024
1891 (Sunday, Part 1, 11/16/2025)
Philippians 23 - The Outworking of Inner Change, Part 1
"The Outworking of Inner Change" is an interpretive phrase used to describe a spiritual principle found within the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. It is not a direct quote but rather a summary of the idea that genuine internal (inner) transformation is naturally expressed through external actions (outworking) in a person's life.
This concept is primarily supported by verses that emphasize:
Heart and Action Connection: The belief that one's words and deeds flow from the condition of their heart (e.g., Luke 6:45, "A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good... for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh").
Faith and Works: The New Testament argument that true faith (inner change) cannot exist without corresponding actions or works (outworking) (e.g., James 2:18, "Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works").
Please note: Works will not save you from Hell. We are saved by faith. But, once you are saved from Hell, you will want to do works for God!
The Fruit of the Spirit: The idea that a life guided by God's Spirit produces observable "fruit" (external actions like love, joy, peace, etc.) as evidence of that inner relationship (e.g., Galatians 5:22-23).
In simple terms, the phrase means that if a person truly changes on the inside, their actions on the outside will inevitably reflect that change.
This concept is primarily supported by verses that emphasize:
Heart and Action Connection: The belief that one's words and deeds flow from the condition of their heart (e.g., Luke 6:45, "A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good... for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh").
Faith and Works: The New Testament argument that true faith (inner change) cannot exist without corresponding actions or works (outworking) (e.g., James 2:18, "Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works").
Please note: Works will not save you from Hell. We are saved by faith. But, once you are saved from Hell, you will want to do works for God!
The Fruit of the Spirit: The idea that a life guided by God's Spirit produces observable "fruit" (external actions like love, joy, peace, etc.) as evidence of that inner relationship (e.g., Galatians 5:22-23).
In simple terms, the phrase means that if a person truly changes on the inside, their actions on the outside will inevitably reflect that change.
(42 Minutes, 30 Seconds)
"Philippians 23 - The Outworking of Inner Change, Part 1!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 16, 2025
"Philippians 23 - The Outworking of Inner Change, Part 1!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 16, 2025
1892 (Sunday, Part 2, 11/16/2025)
Philippians 24 - The Outworking of Inner Change, Part 2
"The Outworking of Inner Change" is an interpretive phrase used to describe a spiritual principle found within the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. It is not a direct quote but rather a summary of the idea that genuine internal (inner) transformation is naturally expressed through external actions (outworking) in a person's life.
This concept is primarily supported by verses that emphasize:
Heart and Action Connection: The belief that one's words and deeds flow from the condition of their heart (e.g., Luke 6:45, "A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good... for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh").
Faith and Works: The New Testament argument that true faith (inner change) cannot exist without corresponding actions or works (outworking) (e.g., James 2:18, "Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works").
Please note: Works will not save you from Hell. We are saved by faith. But, once you are saved from Hell, you will want to do works for God!
The Fruit of the Spirit: The idea that a life guided by God's Spirit produces observable "fruit" (external actions like love, joy, peace, etc.) as evidence of that inner relationship (e.g., Galatians 5:22-23).
In simple terms, the phrase means that if a person truly changes on the inside, their actions on the outside will inevitably reflect that change.
This concept is primarily supported by verses that emphasize:
Heart and Action Connection: The belief that one's words and deeds flow from the condition of their heart (e.g., Luke 6:45, "A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good... for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh").
Faith and Works: The New Testament argument that true faith (inner change) cannot exist without corresponding actions or works (outworking) (e.g., James 2:18, "Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works").
Please note: Works will not save you from Hell. We are saved by faith. But, once you are saved from Hell, you will want to do works for God!
The Fruit of the Spirit: The idea that a life guided by God's Spirit produces observable "fruit" (external actions like love, joy, peace, etc.) as evidence of that inner relationship (e.g., Galatians 5:22-23).
In simple terms, the phrase means that if a person truly changes on the inside, their actions on the outside will inevitably reflect that change.
(39 Minutes, 25 Seconds)
"Philippians 24 - The Outworking of Inner Change, Part 2!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 16, 2025
"Philippians 24 - The Outworking of Inner Change, Part 2!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 16, 2025
1893 (Wednesday, 11/19/2025)
Romans Part 252
The King James Version (KJV) of the Bible uses the phrase "be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind" in Romans 12:2. This is a call to resist conforming to worldly patterns and instead undergo a complete change (transformation) through a new way of thinking, or a "renewing of the mind". This transformation allows one to understand and live out God's will.
(59 Minutes, 45 Seconds)
"Are You Conformed or Transformed?, Romans Part 252!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 19, 2025
"Are You Conformed or Transformed?, Romans Part 252!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 19, 2025
1894 (Coden Bible Church ID#
"What God Never Saved You From, Part 1!")
"What God Never Saved You From, Part 1!")
According to the King James Version Bible (KJV), God has not promised to save believers from every trial or hardship, such as "a bad day". Salvation in the KJV is described as a deliverance from the judgment of God and the penalty for sin, and is obtained through faith in Jesus Christ. God has also not appointed believers to "suffer wrath," which is a separate concept from the trials of this life.
Deliverance from wrath and judgment: God has not appointed believers to suffer God's wrath, but to receive salvation through Jesus Christ.
Salvation from sin: Salvation through faith in Jesus is freedom from the condemnation and bondage of sin and eternal judgment.
Deliverance from worldly hardship: There is no promise of being saved from every type of worldly hardship, such as a "bad day" or general suffering. The KJV teaches that believers can go through difficulties and still be saved from sin and judgment.
Discipline vs. condemnation: God may discipline believers, but this is not the same as condemning them. Discipline is meant to be corrective and lead to restoration, while condemnation is the final judgment for unbelievers.
Deliverance from wrath and judgment: God has not appointed believers to suffer God's wrath, but to receive salvation through Jesus Christ.
Salvation from sin: Salvation through faith in Jesus is freedom from the condemnation and bondage of sin and eternal judgment.
Deliverance from worldly hardship: There is no promise of being saved from every type of worldly hardship, such as a "bad day" or general suffering. The KJV teaches that believers can go through difficulties and still be saved from sin and judgment.
Discipline vs. condemnation: God may discipline believers, but this is not the same as condemning them. Discipline is meant to be corrective and lead to restoration, while condemnation is the final judgment for unbelievers.
(35 Minutes, 16 Seconds)
"What God Never Saved You From, Part 1!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on November 24, 2025
"What God Never Saved You From, Part 1!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on November 24, 2025
1895 (Sunday, Part 1, 11/23/2025)
Philippians 25 - The Disciple Timothy
In the King James Version (KJV), Timothy was a young disciple who became a close companion and "son in the faith" to the Apostle Paul. He was a native of Lystra, the son of a Jewish mother and a Greek father, and was known for his strong faith, inherited from his mother Eunice and grandmother Lois. Timothy accompanied Paul on missionary journeys and was sent on important missions to various churches, eventually serving as a pastor in Ephesus.
Parentage and upbringing: His mother, Eunice, and grandmother, Lois, were prominent for their faith. He was taught the scriptures from a young age, which prepared him to recognize the Messiah.
Relationship with Paul: Paul referred to Timothy as "my own son in the faith". Paul arranged for Timothy to join him, even having him circumcised to help with Jewish communities.
Missionary work: He traveled with Paul through many regions, including Macedonia, and was sent on crucial missions to places like Thessalonica and Ephesus.
Pastoral leadership: Paul entrusted Timothy with the leadership of the church in Ephesus to confront false teachings and organize the community.
Authorship: The New Testament includes two letters, 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy, written by Paul to Timothy, which provide him with guidance for his ministry.
Parentage and upbringing: His mother, Eunice, and grandmother, Lois, were prominent for their faith. He was taught the scriptures from a young age, which prepared him to recognize the Messiah.
Relationship with Paul: Paul referred to Timothy as "my own son in the faith". Paul arranged for Timothy to join him, even having him circumcised to help with Jewish communities.
Missionary work: He traveled with Paul through many regions, including Macedonia, and was sent on crucial missions to places like Thessalonica and Ephesus.
Pastoral leadership: Paul entrusted Timothy with the leadership of the church in Ephesus to confront false teachings and organize the community.
Authorship: The New Testament includes two letters, 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy, written by Paul to Timothy, which provide him with guidance for his ministry.
(49 Minutes, 30 Seconds)
"Philippians 25 - The Disciple Timothy!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 23, 2025
"Philippians 25 - The Disciple Timothy!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 23, 2025
1896 (Sunday, Part 2, 11/23/2025)
Philippians 26 - The Christian Epaphroditus
Epaphroditus was a Christian "brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier" of the apostle Paul, whom the church in Philippi sent to support him during his imprisonment. He carried gifts from the Philippian church to Paul, but fell gravely ill while serving him, and Paul later sent him back to Philippi with a letter of encouragement and thanks.
Messenger and Minister: He was a delegate from the church at Philippi to the imprisoned Paul, delivering financial aid and ministering to Paul's needs. Paul refers to this service as "your messenger and minister to my wants" (Philippians 2:25).
Brother, Fellow Worker, and Fellow Soldier: Paul used these terms to describe his close relationship with Epaphroditus, indicating they were united in faith, worked together, and endured hardship for the gospel.
Risked his life: While serving Paul, Epaphroditus became dangerously ill and "nearly unto death" but was miraculously healed.
Returned to Philippi: Paul sent him back to the church in Philippi to reassure them of his well-being and to deliver Paul's letter, which is now known as the Book of Philippians.
Honored by Paul: Paul instructed the Philippians to welcome him with joy and to "hold men like him in high regard" for his dedication and for risking his life for the work of Christ.
Messenger and Minister: He was a delegate from the church at Philippi to the imprisoned Paul, delivering financial aid and ministering to Paul's needs. Paul refers to this service as "your messenger and minister to my wants" (Philippians 2:25).
Brother, Fellow Worker, and Fellow Soldier: Paul used these terms to describe his close relationship with Epaphroditus, indicating they were united in faith, worked together, and endured hardship for the gospel.
Risked his life: While serving Paul, Epaphroditus became dangerously ill and "nearly unto death" but was miraculously healed.
Returned to Philippi: Paul sent him back to the church in Philippi to reassure them of his well-being and to deliver Paul's letter, which is now known as the Book of Philippians.
Honored by Paul: Paul instructed the Philippians to welcome him with joy and to "hold men like him in high regard" for his dedication and for risking his life for the work of Christ.
(35 Minutes, 50 Seconds)
"Philippians 26 - The Christian Epaphroditus!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 23, 2025
"Philippians 26 - The Christian Epaphroditus!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 23, 2025
1897 (Wednesday, 11/26/2025)
Romans Part 253
The King James Version (KJV) of the Bible uses the word "world" in various contexts, most famously in John 3:16 ("For God so loved the world...") and in warnings against worldliness, such as 1 John 2:15 ("Love not the world...").
Key Mentions of "The World" in the KJV
The term "world" in the KJV can refer to the physical creation, humanity, or a sinful societal system opposed to God.
God as Creator and Owner: Psalms 24:1 states that "The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein". Hebrews 11:3 notes that "the worlds were framed by the word of God".
God's Love for Humanity: John 3:16 highlights that "God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son...". John 1:29 identifies Jesus as the "Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world".
The World as a Hostile Influence: 1 John 2:15-16 warns against loving "the world, neither the things that are in the world," specifying that "the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life... is of the world". Romans 12:2 advises against being "conformed to this world". John 15:19 explains that the world "hateth you" because believers are "not of the world".
Overcoming the World: Jesus states in John 16:33, "In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world". 1 John 5:4 adds that "whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith".
These verses illustrate how "world" in the KJV can signify the physical universe, all people, and the moral system often opposed to God.
Key Mentions of "The World" in the KJV
The term "world" in the KJV can refer to the physical creation, humanity, or a sinful societal system opposed to God.
God as Creator and Owner: Psalms 24:1 states that "The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein". Hebrews 11:3 notes that "the worlds were framed by the word of God".
God's Love for Humanity: John 3:16 highlights that "God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son...". John 1:29 identifies Jesus as the "Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world".
The World as a Hostile Influence: 1 John 2:15-16 warns against loving "the world, neither the things that are in the world," specifying that "the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life... is of the world". Romans 12:2 advises against being "conformed to this world". John 15:19 explains that the world "hateth you" because believers are "not of the world".
Overcoming the World: Jesus states in John 16:33, "In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world". 1 John 5:4 adds that "whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith".
These verses illustrate how "world" in the KJV can signify the physical universe, all people, and the moral system often opposed to God.
(1 Hour, 2 Minutes, 40 Seconds)
"The World, Romans Part 253!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 26, 2025
"The World, Romans Part 253!"
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 26, 2025
1898 (Coden Bible Church ID#
"What God Never Saved You From, Part 2!")
"What God Never Saved You From, Part 2!")
According to the King James Version Bible (KJV), God has not promised to save believers from every trial or hardship, such as "a bad day". Salvation in the KJV is described as a deliverance from the judgment of God and the penalty for sin, and is obtained through faith in Jesus Christ. God has also not appointed believers to "suffer wrath," which is a separate concept from the trials of this life.
Deliverance from wrath and judgment: God has not appointed believers to suffer God's wrath, but to receive salvation through Jesus Christ.
Salvation from sin: Salvation through faith in Jesus is freedom from the condemnation and bondage of sin and eternal judgment.
Deliverance from worldly hardship: There is no promise of being saved from every type of worldly hardship, such as a "bad day" or general suffering. The KJV teaches that believers can go through difficulties and still be saved from sin and judgment.
Discipline vs. condemnation: God may discipline believers, but this is not the same as condemning them. Discipline is meant to be corrective and lead to restoration, while condemnation is the final judgment for unbelievers.
Deliverance from wrath and judgment: God has not appointed believers to suffer God's wrath, but to receive salvation through Jesus Christ.
Salvation from sin: Salvation through faith in Jesus is freedom from the condemnation and bondage of sin and eternal judgment.
Deliverance from worldly hardship: There is no promise of being saved from every type of worldly hardship, such as a "bad day" or general suffering. The KJV teaches that believers can go through difficulties and still be saved from sin and judgment.
Discipline vs. condemnation: God may discipline believers, but this is not the same as condemning them. Discipline is meant to be corrective and lead to restoration, while condemnation is the final judgment for unbelievers.
(38 Minutes, 13 Seconds)
"What God Never Saved You From, Part 2!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on November 24, 2025
"What God Never Saved You From, Part 2!"
Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)
From (Art) of YouTube, Published on November 24, 2025
1899 (Sunday, Part 1, 11/30/2025)
Philippians 27 - Paul's Spiritual Circumcision, Part 1
In the KJV, Paul's "spiritual circumcision" refers to an inward, spiritual transformation rather than a physical, outward act. It is a concept of the heart being cut free from sin through the power of the Holy Spirit by the work of Christ, making believers "new creations" in Him. It is the act of putting off the sinful flesh and having no confidence in it, as described in Philippians 3:3.
Key concepts
Inward transformation: A true Christian is one "inwardly," and true circumcision is of the heart by the Spirit, not by the written law or flesh.
Spiritual agent: The Holy Spirit is the agent of this inner change, aligning with God's promise to give a new heart and Spirit.
Accomplished by Christ: This spiritual circumcision is "made without hands" by Christ, accomplished through His death and resurrection.
Symbolic meaning: It symbolizes the "cutting away" of a person's sinful nature and passions, which is then signified by baptism in the New Covenant.
Contrast with physical circumcision: It is a contrast to the physical act, which was a sign of the Old Covenant. Paul warns against requiring physical circumcision to be a Christian because it is a return to the old covenant and adds a requirement that Christ's sacrifice did away with.
Confidence in the flesh: True spiritual circumcision means having "no confidence in the flesh" (our human nature and abilities).
A new covenant: It represents the new covenant in Christ, in which true faith and God's grace are what matter, not adherence to the Mosaic
Key concepts
Inward transformation: A true Christian is one "inwardly," and true circumcision is of the heart by the Spirit, not by the written law or flesh.
Spiritual agent: The Holy Spirit is the agent of this inner change, aligning with God's promise to give a new heart and Spirit.
Accomplished by Christ: This spiritual circumcision is "made without hands" by Christ, accomplished through His death and resurrection.
Symbolic meaning: It symbolizes the "cutting away" of a person's sinful nature and passions, which is then signified by baptism in the New Covenant.
Contrast with physical circumcision: It is a contrast to the physical act, which was a sign of the Old Covenant. Paul warns against requiring physical circumcision to be a Christian because it is a return to the old covenant and adds a requirement that Christ's sacrifice did away with.
Confidence in the flesh: True spiritual circumcision means having "no confidence in the flesh" (our human nature and abilities).
A new covenant: It represents the new covenant in Christ, in which true faith and God's grace are what matter, not adherence to the Mosaic
(43 Minutes, 30 Seconds)
"Philippians 27 - Paul's Spiritual Circumcision, Part 1!
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 30, 2025
"Philippians 27 - Paul's Spiritual Circumcision, Part 1!
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 30, 2025
1900 (Sunday, Part 2, 11/30/2025)
Philippians 28 - Paul's Spiritual Circumcision, Part 2
In the KJV, Paul's "spiritual circumcision" refers to an inward, spiritual transformation rather than a physical, outward act. It is a concept of the heart being cut free from sin through the power of the Holy Spirit by the work of Christ, making believers "new creations" in Him. It is the act of putting off the sinful flesh and having no confidence in it, as described in Philippians 3:3.
Key concepts
Inward transformation: A true Christian is one "inwardly," and true circumcision is of the heart by the Spirit, not by the written law or flesh.
Spiritual agent: The Holy Spirit is the agent of this inner change, aligning with God's promise to give a new heart and Spirit.
Accomplished by Christ: This spiritual circumcision is "made without hands" by Christ, accomplished through His death and resurrection.
Symbolic meaning: It symbolizes the "cutting away" of a person's sinful nature and passions, which is then signified by baptism in the New Covenant.
Contrast with physical circumcision: It is a contrast to the physical act, which was a sign of the Old Covenant. Paul warns against requiring physical circumcision to be a Christian because it is a return to the old covenant and adds a requirement that Christ's sacrifice did away with.
Confidence in the flesh: True spiritual circumcision means having "no confidence in the flesh" (our human nature and abilities).
A new covenant: It represents the new covenant in Christ, in which true faith and God's grace are what matter, not adherence to the Mosaic
Key concepts
Inward transformation: A true Christian is one "inwardly," and true circumcision is of the heart by the Spirit, not by the written law or flesh.
Spiritual agent: The Holy Spirit is the agent of this inner change, aligning with God's promise to give a new heart and Spirit.
Accomplished by Christ: This spiritual circumcision is "made without hands" by Christ, accomplished through His death and resurrection.
Symbolic meaning: It symbolizes the "cutting away" of a person's sinful nature and passions, which is then signified by baptism in the New Covenant.
Contrast with physical circumcision: It is a contrast to the physical act, which was a sign of the Old Covenant. Paul warns against requiring physical circumcision to be a Christian because it is a return to the old covenant and adds a requirement that Christ's sacrifice did away with.
Confidence in the flesh: True spiritual circumcision means having "no confidence in the flesh" (our human nature and abilities).
A new covenant: It represents the new covenant in Christ, in which true faith and God's grace are what matter, not adherence to the Mosaic
(51 Minutes, 20 Seconds)
"Philippians 28 - Paul's Spiritual Circumcision, Part 2!
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 30, 2025
"Philippians 28 - Paul's Spiritual Circumcision, Part 2!
Pastor Troy Clemens, Berean Bible Study (Grand Bay, Alabama)
From (Troy Clemens) of YouTube, Streamed live on November 30, 2025
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