Introduction. Scripture is full of commands designed to instruct and exhort us towards holiness. All these commands must be understood in the reality of what God has done for us. He gave us His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sin. When this principle is understood, and applied, the commands of Scripture become a
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Introduction. “In Jesus teaching we find an especially strong emphasis on the work of the Holy Spirit in initiating persons into the Christian life. Jesus taught that the Spirit’s activity is essential in both conversion which from a human perspective is the beginning of the Christian life, and regeneration, which from God’s
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This week we continue our series of 3 studies from the book of Romans, chapters 1-8 based on John’s messages. They are titled as follows: Study 1. Justification. Rom. 1-5. ‘In Christ’ we are saved from the penalty of sin. Study 2. Sanctification. Rom. 6-7 ‘Christ in us’ we are saved from the power of
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Be Fruitful 1. Introduction. Our study this week is based on a passage which is very familiar to most of us. As you begin ask God the Holy Spirit to teach and guide you out of the bottomless well of His Word to gain greater insight, relevance and application to these well know words of
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This study is the second in “The Gospel” series of the book of Acts focusing on Acts Chapters 3-4. 1. Introduction How do you go with sharing your faith and the things of the Lord with unbelievers? Are you bold or do you feel fearful, nervous, intimidated, etc? Do you desire to be bold? Where does
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Today we begin the first series in the book of Acts titled “The Gospel”. This series will be five studies covering the first 12 chapters. 1. Introduction A. The Author Luke was the probable author. Compare Acts 1:1-3 with Luke 1:1-4 and the ‘we’ mentioned in Acts 16:10-17 and Luke being a companion and co-worker
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