Text: Philippians 4:4 Why does Paul tell the brethren in Philippi to rejoice? It is easy to be distracted by the negative things in this life (Job 14:1), which are a threat to our spiritual wellbeing (Luke 8:14). We may suffer pain, endure hardship and loss, be persecuted, etc. We may not always be happy, […]
January 13, 2014
Called As Saints
Text: Romans 1:7 One of the terms used in the NT to describe the people of God is saints. It is important that we understand this term and why it was used. Divine Calling This term was not given to these Christians by men, but God Two ways to look at the idea of being called – […]
January 6, 2014
New Year’s Resolutions: Start, Stop, Improve
When people make New Year’s resolutions, they often start with these words – start exercising, stop smoking, improve spending habits, etc. It is good to improve all areas of our lives. But it is particularly important to improve our spiritual lives. In that regard, let us consider some resolutions for the new year. Start… Start Your Life in […]
November 25, 2013
Six Things That Pornography Users Do Not Want
Text: Matthew 5:27-29 Pornography is a huge problem in our society. Many Christians have fallen prey to it despite Jesus’ warning (Matthew 5:27-29). Jesus taught that lust is so destructive that we should go to extremes to remove opportunities to lust. The primary problem with pornography is lust. However, one can be guilty of lust […]
October 28, 2013
Crucified with Christ
Text: Galatians 2:20 This verse is often cited to make a point about living for Jesus. It is easy to quickly cite it in passing, yet there is a lot in this verse. In this lesson, we will examine 11 phrases in this verse that teach us what it means to be crucified with Christ. […]
October 21, 2013
Four Trustworthy Statements
Text: 1 Timothy 1:15; 4:7-9; 2 Timothy 2:11-13; Titus 3:8 In Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus, he included several trustworthy statements. The facts contained in these statements are worthy of our trust. The ones we will notice in our lesson relate directly to our salvation. Jesus Came to Save Sinners (1 Timothy 1:15) This was […]
September 30, 2013
How to Find the Way of Escape
Text: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Paul tells us that temptation is “common to man.” Therefore, it is to be expected. Unfortunately, all of us have given in to temptation at one time or another (Romans 3:23). But even though we have given in to it in the past, that doesn’t mean we must do so again […]
