Reproach of Men Blog http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people. Psalm 22:6 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:00:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Fundamental, in-depth preaching and teaching of the Bible from Ebenezer Baptist Church. But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people. Psalm 22:6 Paul W. Davis http://www.reproachofmen.org/graphics/biblepodcast.jpgReproach of Men Bloghttp://www.reproachofmen.org/blog Baptist,Bible,Jesus,God,LORD God,salvation,scripture,preaching,church, no Paul W. Davis paul@reproachofmen.org New Wine For New Bottles http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/09/new-wine-for-new-bottles/ http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/09/new-wine-for-new-bottles/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:00:35 +0000 Paul http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/?p=1415 This message addresses the differences between Israel and the New Testament Church, and why Israel was not suitable for use as this new and different type of house of witness.

I pray it is profitable for you.




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New Wine For New Bottles

In Christ,

Paul W. Davis

]]> http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/09/new-wine-for-new-bottles/feed/ 0 This message addresses the differences between Israel and the New Testament Church, and why Israel was not suitable for use as this new and different type of house of witness. I pray it is profitable for you. For those who cannot use the embedded player, wish to use a different player, or want to save the file, the following link is provided: New Wine For New Bottles In Christ, Paul W. Davis This message addresses the differences between Israel and the New Testament Church, and why Israel was not suitable for use as this new and different type of house of witness. The Foolishness of Preaching http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/08/the-foolishness-of-preaching/ http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/08/the-foolishness-of-preaching/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:43:13 +0000 Paul http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/?p=1413 According to modern American Christians, plain preaching of the word of God is wasted effort, and utterly ineffective  for reaching people and bringing them to Christ. Rather, what they believe is necessary for reaching the lost and even helping Christians grow in Christ, is quoted below:


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Ten years in the making, “The WatchWORD Bible – New Testament” is a remarkable breakthrough – 26 hours of content, much of it shot on location. Each of the 27 books of the New Testament is brought to you word-for-word through a dynamic combination of video, text, narration, music and sound effects.

For the broadcast reach, it uses the Contemporary English Version, a clear introductory translation. “The WatchWORD Bible” is compelling to watch and amazingly easy to understand. Its uses are almost endless: for kids, young adults, seniors, families, the disabled, churches, schools, bible studies, read programs and English as a second language. “The WatchWORD Bible – New Testament” is an essential addition to every library. Individual books or the entire series now available on DVD. Instant search by chapter on DVD. “The WatchWORD Bible” – It’s the Word of God!”1

I beg to differ. According to my Bible, the things promoted as helps in the above advertisement are actually hindrances bringing individuals to Christ. Moreover, they are done in the wisdom of man, and not the wisdom of the LORD. The following lesson addresses this issue. May you find it profitable.



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The Foolishness of Preaching

In Christ,

Paul W. Davis

  1. http://superstore.wnd.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=2297&ref1=email&ref2=082910Watchword
]]> http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/08/the-foolishness-of-preaching/feed/ 0 According to modern American Christians, plain preaching of the word of God is wasted effort, and utterly ineffective  for reaching people and bringing them to Christ. Rather, what they believe is necessary for reaching the lost and even helping Christians grow in Christ, is quoted below: “Drastically reduced! This 12 DVD set formerly sold for over $200. Now, the WND Superstore is making this extraordinary set available for only $49.95! Hurry, supplies are limited! Product Description Ten years in the making, “The WatchWORD Bible – New Testament” is a remarkable breakthrough – 26 hours of content, much of it shot on location. Each of the 27 books of the New Testament is brought to you word-for-word through a dynamic combination of video, text, narration, music and sound effects. For the broadcast reach, it uses the Contemporary English Version, a clear introductory translation. “The WatchWORD Bible” is compelling to watch and amazingly easy to understand. Its uses are almost endless: for kids, young adults, seniors, families, the disabled, churches, schools, bible studies, read programs and English as a second language. “The WatchWORD Bible – New Testament” is an essential addition to every library. Individual books or the entire series now available on DVD. Instant search by chapter on DVD. “The WatchWORD Bible” – It’s the Word of God!”1 I beg to differ. According to my Bible, the things promoted as helps in the above advertisement are actually hindrances bringing individuals to Christ. Moreover, they are done in the wisdom of man, and not the wisdom of the LORD. The following lesson addresses this issue. May you find it profitable. For those who cannot use the embedded player, wish to use a different player, or want to save the file, the following link is provided: The Foolishness of Preaching In Christ, Paul W. Davis http://superstore.wnd.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=2297&ref1=email&ref2=082910Watchword According to modern American Christians, plain preaching of the word of God is wasted effort, and utterly ineffective for reaching people and bringing them to Christ. Rather, what they believe is necessary for reaching the lost and even helping [...] Speaking In Tongues – Part 2 http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/08/speaking-in-tongues-part2/ http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/08/speaking-in-tongues-part2/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:37:56 +0000 Paul http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/?p=1382 This is the second of two parts addressing the issue of the use of unknown tongues in any aspect of the life of the believer. This picks up the lesson in I Corinthians 14:23 and continues from there. Please note there is a bit of distortion in the audio as a different recorder was used.

I pray both lessons are profitable for you.



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Tongues, Part 2

In Christ,

Paul W. Davis

]]> http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/08/speaking-in-tongues-part2/feed/ 0 This is the second of two parts addressing the issue of the use of unknown tongues in any aspect of the life of the believer. This picks up the lesson in I Corinthians 14:23 and continues from there. Please note there is a bit of distortion in the audio as a different recorder was used. I pray both lessons are profitable for you. For those who cannot use the embedded player, wish to use a different player, or want to save the file, the following link is provided: Tongues, Part 2 In Christ, Paul W. Davis This is the second of two parts addressing the issue of the use of unknown tongues in any aspect of the life of the believer. This picks up the lesson in I Corinthians 14:23 and continues from there. Yield To Grace http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/08/yield_to_grace/ http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/08/yield_to_grace/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:44:54 +0000 Paul http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/?p=1351 This addresses the fact that the grace bestowed at salvation is much more than just unmerited favor. Rather, it is also the means by which the believer accomplishes the work the LORD God has called them to. This message is about understanding that, and about letting the grace that is in the believer accomplish the purpose the LORD has set for it.

I pray it is profitable for you.



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Yield to Grace


In Christ,

Paul W. Davis

]]> http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/08/yield_to_grace/feed/ 0 This addresses the fact that the grace bestowed at salvation is much more than just unmerited favor. Rather, it is also the means by which the believer accomplishes the work the LORD God has called them to. This message is about understanding that, and about letting the grace that is in the believer accomplish the purpose the LORD has set for it. I pray it is profitable for you. For those who cannot use the embedded player, wish to use a different player, or want to save the file, the following link is provided: Yield to Grace In Christ, Paul W. Davis This addresses the fact that the grace bestowed at salvation is much more than just unmerited favor. Rather, it is also the means by which the believer accomplishes the work the LORD God has called them to. This message is about understanding that, [...] Understanding http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/08/understanding/ http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/08/understanding/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:38:53 +0000 Paul http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/?p=1357 This lesson is the precursor to the lessons on speaking in tongues. It (hopefully) lays the groundwork for understanding that the practice of speaking in tongues does not, and cannot impart a better understanding of the Person, will and work of the LORD God. Plainly, by the Scripture, the LORD God would much rather have His people to possess knowledge and understanding than silver, gold, or any other physical thing.

I pray it is profitable for you.



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Understanding


In Christ,

Paul W. Davis

]]> http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/08/understanding/feed/ 0 This lesson is the precursor to the lessons on speaking in tongues. It (hopefully) lays the groundwork for understanding that the practice of speaking in tongues does not, and cannot impart a better understanding of the Person, will and work of the LORD God. Plainly, by the Scripture, the LORD God would much rather have His people to possess knowledge and understanding than silver, gold, or any other physical thing. I pray it is profitable for you. For those who cannot use the embedded player, wish to use a different player, or want to save the file, the following link is provided: Understanding In Christ, Paul W. Davis This audio lesson is the precursor to the lessons on speaking in tongues. It (hopefully) lays the groundwork for understanding that the practice of speaking in tongues does not, and cannot impart a better understanding of the Person, will and work [...] Paul W. Davis 39:16 LORD, understanding, knowledge,wisdom,salvation no Speaking In Tongues – Part 1 http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/08/speaking-in-tongues-part-1/ http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/08/speaking-in-tongues-part-1/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:23:24 +0000 Paul http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/?p=1362 This is the first of two parts addressing the issue of the use of unknown tongues in any aspect of the life of the believer. This also addresses the use of a foreign language (known tongues) in a church. We should note the LORD does place an emphasis on knowledge and understanding, particularly understanding. He also places a strong emphasis on edifying the brethren and the church.

I pray it is profitable for you.



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Tongues, Part 1

In Christ,

Paul W. Davis

]]> http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/08/speaking-in-tongues-part-1/feed/ 0 This is the first of two parts addressing the issue of the use of unknown tongues in any aspect of the life of the believer. This also addresses the use of a foreign language (known tongues) in a church. We should note the LORD does place an emphasis on knowledge and understanding, particularly understanding. He also places a strong emphasis on edifying the brethren and the church. I pray it is profitable for you. For those who cannot use the embedded player, wish to use a different player, or want to save the file, the following link is provided: Tongues, Part 1 In Christ, Paul W. Davis This is the first of two parts addressing the issue of the use of unknown tongues in any aspect of the life of the believer. This also addresses the use of a foreign language (known tongues) in a church. We should note the LORD does place an [...] Sin Unto Death http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/08/sin-unto-death/ http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/08/sin-unto-death/#comments Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:07:03 +0000 Paul http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/?p=1342 This lesson addresses an issue that is of interest to many. It is about the meaning of the statement “There is a sin unto death:” in I John 5:16. May it be profitable for you.

In Christ,

Paul W. Davis



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Sin Unto Death

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]]> http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/08/sin-unto-death/feed/ 0 This lesson addresses an issue that is of interest to many. It is about the meaning of the statement “There is a sin unto death:” in I John 5:16. May it be profitable for you. In Christ, Paul W. Davis For those who want to download the file or the podcast does not work, the following link to the mp3 file. Sin Unto Death This lesson addresses an issue that is of interest to many. It is about the meaning of the statement “There is a sin unto death:” in I John 5:16. May it be profitable for you. In Christ, Paul W. Davis For those who want to download the file or [...] Paul W. Davis 53:19 sin, death, LORD, salvation, soul, Christ, 1 John 5:16 no A Couple of Thoughts http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/07/a-couple-of-thoughts/ http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/07/a-couple-of-thoughts/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:30:12 +0000 Paul http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/?p=1337 1. If all you ever hear is yourself, it’s very difficult to learn anything.

2. The physical, and the needs of the physical ARE NOT the most important….

And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live. (Deuteronomy 8:3)

But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. (Matthew 4:4)

But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of. (John 4:32)

]]> http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/07/a-couple-of-thoughts/feed/ 0 1. If all you ever hear is yourself, it’s very difficult to learn anything. 2. The physical, and the needs of the physical ARE NOT the most important…. And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live. (Deuteronomy 8:3) But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. (Matthew 4:4) But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of. (John 4:32) Just a couple of thoughts. Setting A Society Up For Failure – Pts 1 & 2 http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/07/setting-a-society-up-for-failure/ http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/07/setting-a-society-up-for-failure/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:04:10 +0000 Paul http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/?p=1327 This lesson is probably misnamed somewhat. But perhaps not, as it addresses the issue of reproof and our attitude about it. Nonetheless, any society, any nation is made up of its people. Hence, its character is defined by its people. If its people will not bear reproof, will not bear correction, then there is little that can be done for that society, that nation.


This lesson is in two parts.

Part One:


Part Two:


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Setting A Society Up For Failure – Part 1

Setting A Society Up For Failure – Part 2

]]> http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/07/setting-a-society-up-for-failure/feed/ 0 This lesson is probably misnamed somewhat. But perhaps not, as it addresses the issue of reproof and our attitude about it. Nonetheless, any society, any nation is made up of its people. Hence, its character is defined by its people. If its people will not bear reproof, will not bear correction, then there is little that can be done for that society, that nation. This lesson is in two parts. Part One: Part Two: For those wishing to download the file or the podcast does not work, the following link to the mp3 files. Setting A Society Up For Failure – Part 1 Setting A Society Up For Failure – Part 2 A two-part lesson on the value of reproof. Paul W. Davis 35:53 Christ, Christian, salvation, reproof, correction, society no A Father’s Responsibility http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/07/a-fathers-responsibility/ http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/07/a-fathers-responsibility/#comments Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:49:58 +0000 Paul http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/?p=1321 This message addresses the issue of the LORD’S judgment how it is not contradictory for the LORD to demand that we do not put someone to death for the sins of another. Yet, in His judgment He takes entire families, cities and nations. The requirement for us is to understand why.

I pray it is profitable for you.



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A Father’s Responsibility


In Christ,

Paul W. Davis

]]> http://www.reproachofmen.org/blog/2010/07/a-fathers-responsibility/feed/ 0 This message addresses the issue of the LORD’S judgment how it is not contradictory for the LORD to demand that we do not put someone to death for the sins of another. Yet, in His judgment He takes entire families, cities and nations. The requirement for us is to understand why. I pray it is profitable for you. For those who cannot use the embedded player, wish to use a different player, or want to save the file, the following link is provided: A Father’s Responsibility In Christ, Paul W. Davis This message addresses the issue of the LORD'S judgment how it is not contradictory for the LORD to demand that we do not put someone to death for the sins of another. Yet, in His judgment He takes entire families, cities and nations. The [...] Paul W. Davis 38:53 judgment, no