What does it take to be a good follower of Christ? Humility – Luke 9:23 Must Listen – Mark 4:9 Willingness to Obey – John 7:17 Know the One to Follow – John 10:27 Put Spiritual Things First – Luke 9:59-62
June 16, 2008
Shortcuts to Bible Study
Methods some people use to avoid having to study the Bible: Use your own common sense – Jeremiah 10:23; Proverbs 14:12 Follow the majority – Matthew 7:13-14 Believe what your family believes – Matthew 10:34-37; Luke 16:27-28 Do what you’ve always done – Matthew 15:1-9 Follow well-known / well-respected preachers – 1 Corinthians 4:6; Acts […]
June 4, 2008
Hold Fast the Pattern
Text: 2 Timothy 1:13 There is a standard – New Testament; “sound words which you have heard from me” How carefully must we hold to the pattern? – Hebrews 8:5 What should be our attitude in holding to the pattern? – Faith and love
May 27, 2008
Standing Alone
Paul – 2 Timothy 4:16-17 Elijah – 1 Kings 18:17ff Phinehas – Numbers 25:1-8
April 29, 2008
What Hinders Us?
Text: Acts 8:36 What hinders one from obeying the gospel, doing what is right, or growing in Christ? Sin – Hebrews 12:1 Others – Galatians 2:12 Our Past – Philippians 3:12-14 Our Commitment – Luke 14:28-30 Lack of Knowledge – 2 Timothy 2:15 Lack of Faith – Acts 8:37
April 15, 2008
What is the New Testament?
Different views: The Product of Men – John 16:13; 1 Corinthians 2:10ff A Product of the Church – Catholic idea; church can therefore alter/amend it A Series of “Love Letters” – merely an expression of God’s love A General Guide – openness to different ideas/interpretations; mindset behind “unity in diversity” Our Law Today – Hebrews […]
