The Providence of God

Text: Acts 24:1-3 The providence of God is something many Christians take for granted. But if they try to explain it, the description is often ambiguous, speculative, and uncertain. What makes it even more difficult is that the only time the English word providence is used in the Bible, it is referring to a human […]

The Evils of Alcohol

Text: Proverbs 23:29-35 Many people have questions about the use of alcohol. Is it permitted for Christians? Not everyone will agree on this answer, but we want to examine the Scriptures to answer the question. In this lesson, we are going to discuss the evils of alcohol, including its negative effects, its dangers, and the threat […]

The God of Israel

Text: Exodus 5:1-2 There are several names, phrases, and descriptions used for God throughout the Bible. In this lesson, we are going to focus on one of these – He is the God of Israel. When Moses first came to Pharaoh to tell him to let the people go, he described God in this way. […]

What Makes churches of Christ Different?

Text: Romans 16:16 When talking about spiritual matters with other religious people, there are some things we find in common with them. However, there are also some significant differences between churches of Christ and other churches. Some are curious about this, and we want to be ready to give an explanation (cf. 1 Peter 3:15). […]

The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

Text: Exodus 3:1-10 There are several names, phrases, and descriptions used for God throughout the Bible. In this lesson, we are going to focus on one of these – He is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. When God called Moses to lead the people out of Egypt, this is how He first identified […]

The Grace of God Has Appeared

Text: Titus 2:11-14 Grace is a recurring theme in the Bible, especially the New Testament. It is an essential ingredient to our salvation. A simple definition of grace is that it is unmerited favor – a gift from God that we do not deserve. Many assume this means that grace is given unconditionally, yet this […]

Testifying of Christ

Text: John 5:31-47 Anyone can claim to be anything, yet not every claim is true. People can portray themselves as being something they are not. When Jesus was upon the earth, many did not believe who He was. In the context of our text, He claimed to be the Son of God (John 5:17-18), and […]