Category: Writings by Daniel C Snaddon
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New Testament Survey, Romans, by Daniel C Snaddon
Introduction to the Epistles So far, we have discussed the historical section of the New Testament, namely the Gospels and Acts. We now turn our attention to the epistles, which could be termed the doctrinal section. Of the twenty-seven books of the New Testament, twenty-one are in the form of…
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New Testament Survey, Acts, by Daniel C Snaddon
Introduction The Writer The writer is undoubtedly Luke. He also wrote Luke’s Gospel. Compare Acts 1:1 with Luke 1:1-4. He was known as “the beloved physician” (see Colossians 4:14). The Title of the Book To many, the present title is quite inadequate because the content of the book deals chiefly…
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New Testament Survey, The Gospel of Luke, by Daniel C Snaddon
Introduction The Writer Luke, the “beloved Physician,” is the writer. He was a Greek – a Gentile. The first mention of him is in Acts 16:10. “We” endeavored to go into Macedonia. He is mentioned three times in the following Scripture references: Colossians 4:14, Philemon 2:4, and 2 Timothy 4:11.…
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New Testament Survey, Matthew 25:1-13, by Daniel C Snaddon
Describe an Eastern Wedding. The Lord took this well-known custom to illustrate an important spiritual truth (i.e. The kingdom of heaven is likened to…). Describe the bridesmaids – the foolish and the wise. The foolish took their lamps, but took no oil. The Lord said to them “I know you…
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New Testament Survey, Introduction, by Daniel C Snaddon
This study is designed to give the student an extensive view of the New Testament. In studying the geography of the world, we begin with a globe that shows us the various continents and oceans. Then we note how these continents are divided into countries, and the countries into provinces…
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Lessons on the Church, The True Nature of a Local Church, by Daniel C Snaddon
According to Philippians 1:1 it is composed of believers, elders, and deacons. There is no Scriptural authority for unbelievers being in fellowship. In the churches out of which the early brethren came, the wheat and the tares were growing together. The activities of the local church are described in Acts…
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Lessons on the Church, The Prayer Meeting, by Daniel C Snaddon
We are not given must information in the NT concerning the meetings of the local church. Acts 2:42 tells us that believers met for “fellowship, prayer, ministry of the Word, and breaking of bread.” Beyond this very little information is given. As far as Gospel witness is concerned, this seems…
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Lessons on the Church, The Origin of the Church, by Daniel C Snaddon
In Ephesians 3-5 Paul speaks of the church as a “mystery which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit.” In verse 9 he states that the church is a mystery which…
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Lessons on the Church, The Local Church, by Daniel C Snaddon
Definition of the local church. The Church Universal—The Church Invisible—The Mystical Body of Christ But the NT also speaks of local churches composed of believers in any given locality. To name a few: Jerusalem, Corinth, Rome, Ephesus. These in reality were local expressions of the universal church of God. The…
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Lessons on the Church, The Holy Spirit in the Church, by Daniel C Snaddon
John 14:16, 26. The Holy Spirit is Christ’s representative in the churchapter After the Lord ascended back into heaven He sent the Holy Spirit to be His representative on the earth and in the Churchapter His activities in the church may be seen in part from the following: 1. He…
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Lessons on the Church, Studies in Romans 8, by Daniel C Snaddon
In Romans 8:33-39, Paul asks three different questions. Who shall accuse us? Who shall condemn us? And who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Let us examine this last question. Paul affirms that nothing, not even trouble, difficulties, tribulations, anguish, calamity, misfortune, nor distress can separate us or…
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Lessons on the Church, Set Apart Christ as Lord, by Daniel C Snaddon
Introduction. “But in your heart set apart Christ as Lord.” This is an exhortation to make an inner commitment to Christ. Set apart—conscious, deliberate, calculated, choice. From this initial surrender all I do and say will be in His will, for His pleasure, honor and glory. As my Lord, He…
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Lessons on the Church, Discipline in the Church, by Daniel C Snaddon
There are certain perils which threaten the doctrine and purity of the Church. The pastoral epistles in particular are full of warnings against false teachers. Paul warned the elders at Ephesus that after his departure grievous wolves would come in, not sparing the flock, and that from within, men would…
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Lessons on the Church, Christ Loved the Church, by Daniel C Snaddon
Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it: Ephesians 5:25. This truth is further exemplified in parabolic language in Matthew 13:45-46. verse 44—Describes the treasure hid in a field. Individual aspect of the Church. verse 45-46—It is the pearl of great price. Collective aspect of the Church. The merchant…
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Lessons on the Church, Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, by Daniel C Snaddon
These are the two ordinances of the Christian Church. They were instituted in the Gospels (Matthew 28:19; Luke 22:19-20). The were practiced in the Acts 10:47, 48; 20:7. They are expounded in the Epistles (Romans 6:3-10; 1 Corinthians 11:23-32). There are three forms of baptism in the NT: 1. John’s…
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Lessons on the Church, 1 Corinthians 11:23-34, by Daniel C Snaddon
1. Look in. Let a man examine himself, judging himself. A. We should examine our companions of the week. Have they been the companions that fear thee? Psalm 119:63. Come out from among them and be ye separate. 2 Corinthians 6:17. B. Examine our habits: Are we loving the world…
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James 5, by Daniel C Snaddon
James 5:1-6 Introduction This is probably one of the most searching and piercing sections of the letter. The denunciation of the first six verses fall unsparingly on the rich. James takes on the role of a prophet of social justice. 1. He cries out against those who fail to use…
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James 4, by Daniel C Snaddon
In the last verse of Chapter 3 James points out that the wise man is a peace-loving man. Quote. In chapter 4 he reminds us of the tragic strife that sometimes exists among God’s people. The reason for this is that some are ceaselessly striving to satisfy their lust for…
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James 3, by Daniel C Snaddon
verse 17-18 of Chapter 3. James shows here that the man ended with heavenly wisdom is a peace loving man. In Chapter 4 he mentions that strife often exists among God’s people. Why so many unhappy homes! – Assemblies torn by division – better finds among home workers and missionaries…
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James 2, by Daniel C Snaddon
These verses warn against “respect of persons” Chapter 2 Commentaries divided: believers – unbelievers James in the role of a “prophet of social justice: verse 1 Quote – The miseries were to come upon them when they met God They were guilty of various sins. Regarding Riches – garments –…
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