Text: 1 Timothy 1:5 Why do we preach and teach the gospel? It is about more than just fulfilling a command or following the New Testament pattern. We are to preach and teach with a purpose. Paul told Timothy about “the goal of our instruction.” Love Agape – active love; putting the interests of others […]
October 27, 2014
Troublemakers in the Early Church
Text: Romans 14:19 Within the Lord’s church, we are to pursue peace. Unfortunately, not everyone does this. Furthermore, some from outside of the church try to cause trouble for Christians. This lesson looks at four examples of troublemakers in the early church to see what we can learn from them. Saul Saul was a persecutor (Acts […]
September 16, 2013
The Pope, the Atheist, the Conscience, and Sin
Text: Jeremiah 10:23 Referring to atheists, the pope recently said: “The issue for those who do not believe in God is to obey their conscience.” Also: “Sin, even for those who have no faith, is when one goes against their conscience.” The views expressed by the pope are held by many – both religious & […]
August 5, 2013
Point Out These Things to the Brethren
Text: 1 Timothy 4:6 A preacher’s job is not to find some new thing to present to his audience every time he preaches. He is simply to “preach the word” (2 Timothy 4:2) – informing, challenging, and reminding them; but there will be nothing new (Galatians 1:8-9). The verse of our text reminds us of the […]
June 10, 2013
Capital Punishment
Text: Romans 13:3-4 This lesson is a response to a letter that was received in which the author argued that churches should not teach about capital punishment. It addresses his objections and explains what the Bible teaches about capital punishment. Objections to Teaching About Capital Punishment #1 – It Unnecessarily Drives People Away The fact […]
February 4, 2013
Why Is Sin Wrong?
Text: 1 John 3:4 John said he wrote so that we “may not sin” (1 John 2:1). But what is sin? We have to know what sin is so we can avoid it. This lesson will address the basic Bible definition of sin and how sin is an objective and fixed standard. It will also […]
