Is Divine Revelation Ongoing Today?

Text: Ephesians 3:1-3 Many people claim to receive messages directly from heaven. But does God reveal His will directly to people today like He did with Paul and others? It is important that we know the answer to that question. Define “Divine Revelation” Not natural revelation – what we can know about God from the created […]

The Law of Liberty

Text: James 1:25; 2:12 To many people, law and liberty are conflicting ideas. But James tied them together. Liberty, as it is used in the New Testament, is not a lack of law. Rather, liberty is found as we follow the law of Christ. Let us consider the two times James used the term and […]

Hold Fast the Word

Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-2 “Hold fast the word” – this statement (or similar) is found several times in the New Testament. Why are we to hold fast the word of God? We can answer that question by examining the passages that contain this admonition. Hold Fast the Word Because… It is the Gospel (1 Corinthians […]

A Right Way and a Wrong Way to Learn

Text: Proverbs 1:5 Most people understand the importance of learning, though not everyone goes about learning in the same way. There is a right and wrong way to learn. In this lesson, we will consider what the Scriptures teach about learning – particularly learning that is of a religious nature and pertains to spiritual things. […]

The Living and Active Word of God

Text: Hebrews 4:12 This verse was meant to remind the Hebrew Christians of the power of the word of God and encourage them to remain faithful. It also provides encouragement for us today to continue to follow the will of God. The Word of God The letter opens by describing how God revealed His will […]

“How Can a Young Man Keep His Way Pure?”

Text: Psalm 119:9-16 Keep God’s Word (v. 9) Wrong places to look for this answer – oneself (Jeremiah 10:23); peers (Exodus 23:2); parents (Ezekiel 18:14) We must look to the word of God Seek God Wholeheartedly (v. 10) We must not divide our allegiance between God & anyone/anything else (Matthew 6:24) Whatever we do must […]

The Place of the Gospels in the Bible

Text: 2 Timothy 2:15 The Bible contains two basic divisions – the Old and New Testaments. Where do the Gospels belong (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John)? Do they belong in the New Testament where they are listed? Or are they part of the Old Testament? Or are they to be regarded as more important than […]