Big Words in the Bible (Part 2): Reconciliation

Text: Romans 5:6-11 In this series, we are looking at some big words in the Bible. All of them are “big” in terms of importance; but for some of them, we may be unsure of what they mean. In this second lesson, we will be looking at the word reconciliation. Through His sacrifice, Jesus made it possible […]

Will All Good People Be Saved?

Text: Romans 3:9-12, 23 Many believe that all “good” people will be saved. Yet just because someone is “good” does not mean that he/she will be saved. In our lesson, we are going to look at a few examples of “good” people who still needed to be saved. Then we will notice the reason WHY […]

Are We Truly Disciples of Christ?

Text: John 8:31-32 Most religious people we meet would claim to be disciples of Christ, but are they truly His disciples? Are we? This is a vitally important question: Are we truly disciples of Christ? We need to be able to correctly answer this question for ourselves, then continue or correct as needed. We also […]

Renewed Day by Day

Text: 2 Corinthians 4:16 Many see the start of a new year as a time of renewal. The idea is good; however, as with all things, it is important that we think about it Biblically. There are a few passages in the New Testament that talk about being renewed. Let us consider what these passages […]

Answering Basic Questions (Part 7): What Is the Plan of Salvation?

Text: 1 Peter 3:15 In our text, Peter explained that each Christian needs to be ready to give an answer for what we believe. Giving a defense for the HOPE within us requires an ability to articulate the basics of our faith. In this series, we are going to discuss some basic questions that may […]

Healing of Naaman

Text: 2 Kings 5:1-14 In this chapter, we learn about Naaman – captain of the army of Aram (Syria), valiant warrior, leper. Yet God miraculously healed him of his leprosy. This is more than just a history lesson or an interesting story. It provides important lessons for us today. How Naaman was healed PHYSICALLY helps show […]

Rest for the People of God

Text: Hebrews 3:12-4:11 The Hebrew writer was encouraging his readers to remain faithful in order to receive the promised rest. He would remind them of the example of their forefathers who did not remain faithful. He warned them that they could also fall short of the rest that the Lord had promised. These instructions provide an important lesson […]