The Reality of Heaven

Text: John 14:1-3 In the previous lesson, we began a series looking at the reality of the afterlife. Our spirits will go to Hades to await the final judgment. After that, we will go to either Heaven or Hell. It is critical that we do what is necessary to get to Heaven. Jesus has gone […]

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 […]

The Fragrance of Christ

Text: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 Paul’s purpose in life was to preach the gospel. Yet he knew he would not convert everyone. Whether or not someone is converted depends on their reaction to the message of the gospel. Paul explained that it would be perceived in one of two ways – the same is true today. […]

Understanding Grace through Noah and the Flood

Text: Genesis 6:5-9 One of the more well-known events in the Bible was that of Noah and the flood. This account teaches us about the grace of God. In this lesson, we are going to see what this account tells us about this gift of God and what is connected with it. Grace Is Available […]

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 […]