The Circumcision of Christ

Text: Colossians 2:11-14 Circumcision was a sign of the covenant between God and His people beginning with Abraham. In the first century, there was controversy over whether it was to be bound upon Gentile Christians. It is still practiced today, but is not required by God. It has been replaced with something else. Circumcision was a type […]

Kingdom of ___

Text: Matthew 16:19 Throughout the New Testament, references are made to the kingdom. In our text, Jesus referred to this as the “kingdom of heaven.” Yet there are other ways the kingdom is described – “kingdom of ___.” In this lesson, we are going to look at some of these designations to see what is implied […]

The Foundation of Faith

Text: 2 Peter 1:5 In this passage, Peter discussed the need to add various virtues/qualities to our lives as Christians. While all of these are essential, they must be built upon a foundation of faith. In this lesson, we will discuss this foundation of faith. Define Faith Greek word (pistis) – “conviction of the truth of anything” (Thayer); […]

Who Makes Up the Church?

Text: Matthew 28:19 This is the third in a series dealing with the church. We already noticed that Jesus built just ONE church and that His church is to follow His will. In this lesson, we’re going to ask the question: Who makes up His church? As the church is the body of the saved (Ephesians 5:23), […]

How Many Churches Did Jesus Build?

Text: Matthew 16:18 This is the first in a series of lessons dealing with the church. In this series, we’re going to focus on some foundational principles, looking at four questions designed to help us and help others identify the Lord’s church. In this lesson, we’re going to ask the question, How many churches did Jesus build? […]

A Personal Relationship with Jesus

Text: Revelation 3:20 Many people in the religious world talk about having a “personal relationship with Jesus.” On the surface this may sound good/appealing, but what does it mean? We need to be concerned with what the Bible says. Are we to have a “personal relationship with Jesus”? If so, what is this relationship to […]

The Soul Who Sins Will Die

Text: Ezekiel 18:4 Many people do not want to take responsibility for their actions. They blame others for what they do wrong. The Lord addressed this mentality among His people in this chapter. We need to learn these lessons. Each Person Is Accountable for His Own Sins (v. 1-4) The Lord began by addressing a proverb […]