Series 50

HOLDING OUT THE WORD OF LIFE – by Francis Dixon

Study 11 DEFENDING THE FAITH IN DAYS OF DECLINE

HOLDING OUT THE WORD OF LIFE by Francis Dixon (Scripture Portion: The Letter of Jude) When Jude began his letter he intended to write about the salvation we share as believers (verse 3), but then…

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Study 12 WHAT THE GOOD SHEPHERD SAYS ABOUT HIS SHEEP

HOLDING OUT THE WORD OF LIFE by Francis Dixon (Scripture Portion: John 10:1-16 and 26-31) In John chapter 10 our Lord presents Himself as the Good Shepherd and he speaks of His people as “my…

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Study 2 WHAT IS THE LORD JESUS TO YOU?

HOLDING OUT THE WORD OF LIFE by Francis Dixon (Scripture Portion: Luke 24:13-35) The incident recorded here concerns two people, Cleopas and another, who were joined by Jesus as they went on the seven-mile journey…

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Study 3 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHRISTIAN SINS?

HOLDING OUT THE WORD OF LIFE by Francis Dixon (Scripture Portion: Psalm 51:1-19) Do Christians sin? Unfortunately they do, and in Psalm 51 we have a solemn reminder. This is one of the penitential psalms…

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Study 4 THE GLORIOUS MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

HOLDING OUT THE WORD OF LIFE by Francis Dixon (Scripture Portion: John 14:16-31) The Holy Spirit has been described as the neglected member of the Godhead, because while many Christians know about God as their…

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Study 5 WHAT TO DO WITH THE BEST OF BOOKS

HOLDING OUT THE WORD OF LIFE by Francis Dixon (Scripture Portion: Psalm 119:1-16) The theme that predominates this psalm is the writer’s reference to the Word of God, which he describes as God’s “statutes” (verse…

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Study 6 SEVEN SIMPLE WORDS ABOUT GUIDANCE

HOLDING OUT THE WORD OF LIFE by Francis Dixon (Scripture Portion: Psalm 32:1-11) The seven words about guidance appear in verse 8, where the Lord says, “I will instruct you and teach you in the…

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Study 7 AN ALL-OUT EFFORT TO SAVE THE LOST

HOLDING OUT THE WORD OF LIFE by Francis Dixon (Scripture Portion: Luke 14:16-24) This study is based on the parable of the Great Banquet. What is the teaching in this parable related by the Lord?…

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Study 8 WHAT THE CHURCH IS AND HOW IT GROWS

HOLDING OUT THE WORD OF LIFE by Francis Dixon (Scripture portion: Acts 2:32-47) Verse 47 of this chapter reads, “And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved”. It is with…

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Study 9 THE FIVE-FOLD SECRET OF THE LIFE THAT WINS

HOLDING OUT THE WORD OF LIFE by Francis Dixon (Scripture Portion: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24) The outline for this study is in 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. These verses might be said to contain a formula for victorious…

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Study 1 SHINING AS LIGHTS IN A DARK WORLD

HOLDING OUT THE WORD OF LIFE by Francis Dixon (Scripture Portion: Philippians 2:1-16) The theme of these studies is based upon a striking phrase in Philippians 2:16 which speaks about holding out the word of…

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Study 10 SPREADING OUR TROUBLES BEFORE THE LORD

HOLDING OUT THE WORD OF LIFE by Francis Dixon (Scripture Portion: Isaiah 37:14-21, 36) It is the common experience of believers, as well of unbelievers, to experience trouble and trial – compare Job 5:7 and…

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