Men have been anticipating Jesus' return since he came over 2,000 years ago. It has been so long that most tend to live as though the end is a long way off. If the end time were to come upon us suddenly, would we be prepared for what might be required of us? Jesus illustrated his return using a parable of ten virgins who were waiting through the night for the groom to come for his bride. Only five of them had enough oil for their lamps to keep the light burning while they waited. Jesus is returning in the darkest hours of the night. This will be a time of wickedness where the light of God...

Most people believe in life after death. Certainly Christians do. But what is this hope that so many of us have? What does the Bible say? Eternal life for those who believe in Jesus is mentioned over forty times in the Bible, but what is it and how do we obtain it? Peter wrote that we should always be prepared to tell of the hope that we have. What do we tell someone who asks us to describe eternal life in detail? This study gives a detailed understanding of eternal life as given in Scripture. Introspective study questions are given at the end of each chapter for personal reflection as well...

Our society is losing sight of what a real man looks like. Some would say that there is no true man; he's whatever he decides to be. What makes a real man? Money? Muscles? Power? Intelligence? Handsome? Tough? Cool? Clothes? Athlete? Truck? These are mostly outward appearances. What does the heart and character of a real man look like? Jesus was a real man. What did he look like? This is a very challenging book. It takes a real man to take the challenge. God created man to rule, but man has lost sight of his calling. Men have within their grasp the power to change the world, but to do so they...

God said, "It is not good for man to be alone." Man was created to walk together with others, and more specifically, to walk together with a partner in life. Partnership is a mysterious bond between two people. Mathematically, one plus one equals two. In a partnership, one plus one equals far more than two. Two become more and achieve much more than they could have ever achieved as separate individuals. Being united with someone as a partner fulfills a basic heartfelt need. If this is such a basic need, why do partners struggle for unity? What is unity? There are many types of partner...

The Bible clearly describes marriage as a mystical bond between a man and woman, and that this bond is performed by God. It is God who created man and woman. It is God who created marriage. It is God who makes the two one. God loves our marriages and longs to be an invited partner. Many marriage problems occur when God is not invited into the marriage relationship. Establishing a working relationship with God in our individual lives and our marriage is the foundation and premise for the chapters of this book. Each lesson is designed for small group interaction where God can meet your needs as...

How much should we control our children's lives? Is control a bad thing? Should I spank my child? Isn't spanking a form of child abuse? Doesn't control infringe on my child's rights? And won't control crush his spirit? There are many opinions out there, but in reality, someone has to be in control. The issue today revolves around the debate of whether God is in control or if man is in control. Rebellion against God is the act of rejecting God's control because we want to be in control. Children learn to be under the authority of God by first learning to be under the authority of their...

We all want life--true life Christians realize that true life, life that lasts for eternity, only comes from God. God, the source of all life, gives his life to us through Jesus Christ. But how does that work; what is the connection that he gives to us so that his life flows to and through us? Adam and Eve had this life-giving connection with God, and then they chose to seek life on their own. Death ensued, and we have struggled with disobedience and death ever since. What was man's relationship with God before sin? Why was eating of the forbidden tree so deadly? Jesus came to restore our...

One of the most beautiful parts of God's good creation is marriage and the sexual union between a husband and wife. The sexual union may have started out perfect and beautiful, but man and the devil have distorted and perverted this union to the point that the original design and purpose are almost completely lost. The Bible has much to say about the many distortions. It speaks clearly about adultery, sex outside of marriage, homosexuality, the sexual lust of our eyes and heart, rape, sexual abuse, prostitution, incest, bestiality, and sexual impurity of any kind. Sexual sins have been the...

Addictions have plagued our country. It used to be mostly alcohol and smoking, but today we can add numerous illegal drugs, prescription drugs, gambling, pornography, sexual addictions, eating addictions, video games, etc. It is likely that more than half of American adults are addicted to something. Addictions are a trap. They usually do not start out with any idea that in time they will consume one's life. Once trapped, escape seems impossible. Jesus came to set the captives free. Without God, we can never see true freedom. This biblical study is incorporates the twelve step addiction...

Jesus said that his Church is to be the light of the world. America is full of churches, so why is our nation fading into darkness? Many of the lives of those who identify with a church do not look all that much different from those of the world. Are we just practicing our old traditions without the power of God? What would the Church look like if we started over with just the Scriptures for our design? This study challenges us to start new with a fresh biblical framework.