Reproach of Men Blog

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Without realizing it, the LORD’s children frequently refuse His blessings. Unfortunately, the complaint of those same children is frequently to the effect the LORD does not bless like they think He ought. This message addresses how it is that we refuse the blessings the LORD does desire to bestow upon His children. May it be [...]

The following is a message about Simon Peter’s lack of faith when he walked on water, and what we can learn from it. I pray it is profitable for you. In Christ, Paul W. Davis   For those who wish to download the audio file, or cannot get the Podcast to work, the following link is provided: Faith and the Lack [...]

The following audio is the first part on a series on spiritual war. The title of the study is “What Kind of War.” It focuses on what the spiritual war that all are involved in is like, and how Christians can unwittingly make things worse for themselves and their brethren in this war.   The following link [...]

The following message is about our view of the LORD God and whether it is proper or not. It focuses on whether we think the LORD is the end of the matter, or merely a means to obtain another end. I pray it is profitable to you.   You may also download it using the following link: A [...]

There are a number of subjects in the Scripture that bear study outside of the typical subjects that most Bible studies concentrate on, one of which is who the Devil, or Satan is, and how he operates. This is not done to glorify him, but is rather like studying the tactics, strategy and capabilities of [...]