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The Importance of Proper Methods of Studying Scripture A study of methods, principles, and guidelines for proper Bible study. Includes discussion of the authority and inspiration of Scripture, the importance of knowledge and understanding, the differences between the Old and New Testaments, the importance of following Divine authority in religion instead of human authority or man-made laws, and how to use Bible helps such as translations, concordance, and cross-references. Introduction: After baptism, people should be taught to observe all things […]

 A NEW CREATION – IN CHRIST! Every person who truly believes on the Work of Christ on the cross is a new creation. 2 Cor 5:17 NIV  Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 2 Cor 5:17 NLT   What this means is that those who become Christians become new persons. They are not the same anymore, for the old life is gone. A new life has begun! They are declared by […]

A Balanced Growing Life God wants you to thrive so you can lead a positive life in a negative world. But people tend to be creatures of habit. We often gravitate toward what is safe, not necessarily what is good. Or we settle for mediocre rather than pursue what is best. To flourish in all areas of your life, you have to want to be successful. You must desire more for every area of your life—especially spiritually. And that involves a willingness […]

When we have “blown it” spiritually, it’s easy to believe that we are no longer useful to God. However, our heavenly Father longs to restore us so we can love and serve Him. To learn more about God’s grace, we will study one particular conversation between Jesus and the apostle Peter.       A. Grace Defined According to Holman Bible Dictionary, grace (charis in Greek) is “undeserved acceptance and love received from another.” Charis, which is related to the word for joy […]

Scripture often refers to the Lord’s followers as servants. We are to live for God and serve His purposes, not our own. Let’s read Luke 12:35-48 for characteristics of a faithful servant.  Godly servants… 1. Serve consistently rather than haphazardly. As humans, we will never be perfect this side of heaven. However, time after time, faithful servants demonstrate willingness to do the Master’s will. Their commitment to working for Him doesn’t evaporate when obedience is inconvenient, uncomfortable, or costly. In verse 37, […]

Would you describe yourself as a courageous person? Or does fear have a grip on your life in one area or another? Of course, healthy apprehension keeps us from making unwise choices or taking foolish risks. But fear can leave us in a state of perpetual anxiety or keep us from fulfilling God’s will for our lives. What unhealthy fears do you have? How do your fears limit or hinder you from fully obeying God? The Old Testament judge Gideon […]

A clear mission and purpose gives the believer powerful spiritual direction for continued growth and fruitfulness. The Christian who walks aimlessly each day, wondering what to do, will seldom reach satisfying spiritual heights.     A. A Sense of Mission in the Old Testament 1. Caleb had a strong sense of mission. When Joshua declared that they needed to go fight for Canaan, he was ready. What did Caleb say about his physical strength, 40 years after Moses had sent […]