Are you ready? It's coming Persecution, deception and religious intolerance. Peter's handbook for sufferers in the early church captured critical advice for the same issues that the church faces today. Our culture is deteriorating into lawlessness, dark perversions and the loss of moral decency, but we are to pursue a life of holiness focused on our Savior. We may be distressed by fiery trials, slander, intimidation and rejection. How then do we respond? Since Christ suffered for us, we are to follow in His steps by doing right and, thereby, silence the ignorance of foolish men. Furthermore,...
Are you ready? It's coming Persecution, deception and religious intolerance. Peter's handbook for sufferers in the early church captured critical adv...
"Yes, you can be god," promises the star studded talk show host. Not so according to God's word. This kind of mindless philosophy has been around for centuries. Paul warned the Colossian church in 60 AD about such heresy, deception and false teaching. The "new age" teaching is just as poisonous today as it was then. Mankind attempts to circumvent God's truths so they do not have to submit or feel accountable to Him. However, they lose out on the rich blessings promised in God's Son. Paul reveals the mystery hidden in ages past which has now been revealed; that is, Christ Himself. In Him are...
"Yes, you can be god," promises the star studded talk show host. Not so according to God's word. This kind of mindless philosophy has been around for ...
What is the debate between faith and works? Is there a practical explanation? Paul stated that salvation was by faith without works, James agreed, but said a person's faith had to demonstrate the kind of faith he has. His conclusion is that a person is saved by faith and works. Both Paul and James, it seems, are correct. A person is saved by faith alone, but if his faith remains alone, without works, he doesn't really have faith. The Epistle of James is the earliest of the New Testament letters and it presents the Christian life in very practical, down to earth terms. James deals with issues...
What is the debate between faith and works? Is there a practical explanation? Paul stated that salvation was by faith without works, James agreed, but...
In 62 A.D., where does a runaway slave go to find safety? Straight into the arms of Jesus...and the Apostle Paul. However, Paul is put into an ethical dilemma. Onesimus would be of great help to Paul, yet now being a Christian should Onesimus return to serving his owner, Philemon, the pastor of a church Paul started in Colosse? Does Paul have an obligation to send Onesimus back? This small letter follows the decisions of three men, an apostle, a preacher and a runaway slave. What will their responses be? What would you do in their situation? Paul's response models for us the grace of our Lord...
In 62 A.D., where does a runaway slave go to find safety? Straight into the arms of Jesus...and the Apostle Paul. However, Paul is put into an ethical...
Where will you be when Christ returns? What will you be doing? Even more importantly, when Christ evaluates your life, what will He say? What will He do? The church in Thessalonica had similar concerns. They were living under intense persecution and thought that they must be in the Great Tribulation. Paul assured them that they were not, and identified several key events that must come before the Day of the Lord. Furthermore, he tells his readers how to live so they will be pleasing to God and glad to be seen by Christ. This Study Guide for LIFE directs readers through the complexities of...
Where will you be when Christ returns? What will you be doing? Even more importantly, when Christ evaluates your life, what will He say? What will He ...
... Can you recognize a false doctrine when you hear it? The Apostle Paul wanted to warn the believers in Galatia of a false doctrine they were being taught. Judaizers wanted the Christians to add strict adherence to the Law as a part of their beliefs. No way, says Paul. He clearly demonstrates the Biblical reasons why the Law is not "good news," nor is it the way of salvation. He then expands his discussion to show that when we depend on the Law, any law, we are trusting in our own fleshly abilities ("Look what I can do "). God wants us to notice Christ and to trust in Him ("Look what My Son...
... Can you recognize a false doctrine when you hear it? The Apostle Paul wanted to warn the believers in Galatia of a false doctrine they were being ...
How can we know the truth of what Jesus did and taught? It's not as hard as you might think. Luke has done the hard work for us. He systematically interviewed eye-witnesses and those who followed Jesus during the years of His ministry to make a faithful record of Jesus' life and teachings. Luke, the beloved physician, recorded accurate details of Jesus' birth, His life and teachings and His gruesome death on the Cross. This Study Guide for LIFE directs readers through Luke's gospel by a three-pronged approach to explain what the text says, what it means and how to apply it to their lives....
How can we know the truth of what Jesus did and taught? It's not as hard as you might think. Luke has done the hard work for us. He systematically int...
The book of Acts closes with Paul languishing under house arrest, being guarded by Roman soldiers while awaiting Caesar's decision about his life. What could he do but greet visitors and write letters? We have the following four letters he wrote during this time. EPHESIANS: He explained believers are seated with Christ in the heavens, far above all governments, authorities or powers. Regardless of our condition or status on earth, we are present and exalted in the spiritual realm with Christ. He further instructed Christ's followers how to stand against the wiles of spiritual forces of...
The book of Acts closes with Paul languishing under house arrest, being guarded by Roman soldiers while awaiting Caesar's decision about his life. Wha...
