A Contrast between Works and Grace
A Life of Integrity
A righteous God demands integrity in the lives of those who would seek fellowship with Him. The Bible stresses that we are responsible for our moral choices. God holds us accountable for our decisions. He is fundamentally an ethical God. His moral character is the standard by which all mankind is judged…. Read More
A MINISTRY OF DISCIPLESHIP
The word disciple in the Gospels is a common term describing followers of a person or group. Even the Pharisees had disciples. However, among Jesus’ disciples there was a hierarchy from the multitudes who followed Jesus to the twelve who were personally selected by Him to be Apostles. There was… Read More
Abortion
Question:Does the Bible address the issue of abortion? Does anyone have the right to terminate the life of an unborn child? Is the fetus fully human? Definition: Abortion is defined as the inducing of a premature delivery in order to destroy the offspring. There are three general categories of abortion: Therapeutic,… Read More
An Outline of the Book of Romans: Justification by Faith
by Peggi Klubnik The significance of Romans and the doctrine of justification by faith is confirmed by Augustine, who considered the book to be “the most basic, most comprehensive statement of true Christianity.” Martin Luther described Romans as the “chief part of the New Testament and the very purest gospel.” The acceptance of… Read More
Baptism and Filling of the Spirit
Baptism in Jesus’ Name Only
Question: Regarding baptism in Jesus’ name only, how do you reconcile Matthew 28 and Acts 2?. What practical consequences are there for holding to or not holding to the teaching of baptizing in Jesus name only. Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 and Acts 2:38 Answer: First, it is important to study the context…. Read More
Baptism of Holy Spirit
Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Question: What is the difference between the baptism and the filling of the Holy Spirit. Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13; Galatians 3:27; Ephesians 5:18. Answer: The baptism of the Holy Spirit refers to the placing of the believer into the body of Christ at the moment of salvation (1 Cor. 12:13). Believers… Read More
Beatitudes Chart
Bio-Medical Ethics
Ethical decisions are made everyday in the field of biomedicine. In an era of research and experimentation, modern science has created issues that are not even mentioned in the Bible. For example, the Scriptures are silent on subjects such as cloning, artificial insemination, test tube babies, and surrogate mothers. In… Read More
Birth Control
Question: What does the Bible say about birth control? Key Verses: Psalm 127:3-5; Psalm 128:1-4 Birth control is defined as either a natural or artificial means of preventing or controlling the conception of a child. The problem is that there is evidently an ignorance of the Bible’s teaching concerning the… Read More
Book of Ruth
Capital Punishment
Question. Does the Bible teach capital punishment? Scripture. Genesis 9:6; Exodus 21:24; Leviticus 19:21; Matthew 5:38-39, 44; Luke 22:36; John 5:30; Acts 25:11; Romans 12:17; 13:4; 2 Cor 10:4-5; 1 John 4:8 Overview. Justice and not rehabilitation is the issue in capital punishment. The sanctity and dignity of life issue… Read More
Chart on the Book of Romans
Romans Chart
Childrearing
Deity of Christ
I. Scriptural Basis for Holiness of Christ. Premise: God is holy. God is a Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is God the Son. Jesus Christ is identical in essence to the Father and the Holy Spirit. Therefore, Jesus Christ is holy. A. Essence of God. Holiness is a characteristic… Read More
Divorce and Remarriage
There are numerous and varied opinions among Bible scholars on the subject of marriage, divorce and remarriage. The absence of a consensus has resulted in both confusion and diverse reaction to discussions on divorce and remarriage. However, in spite of the difference of opinions, there is no question in the… Read More
Esther: Reigning Under God’s Umbrella
Eternal Security
Eternal security is the sovereign work of God which guarantees that when the gift of salvation is received, it becomes the eternal possession of the believer, and cannot be forfeited.[1] Salvation then is an “irreversible work of God.”[2] It is described by Hodges as a “one-time event with everlasting consequences.”[3]… Read More
Euthanasia
Man does not have the right to accelerate the time of a person’s death. Scripture teaches that death is to be in the sovereign control of God. Euthanasia is defined as a “good death.” However, some may ask, “Is there any such thing as a good death?” Is there a good… Read More
Fear of the Lord
1. Cornerstone of wisdom. Israel’s wisdom literature was unique in its declaration of the fear of the Lord as being foundational to wisdom. The fear of the Lord was both the prerequisite and the object of wisdom of ancient Israel. The book of Proverbs is built upon the fear of… Read More
Filling of the Spirit
Friendship
A. Book of Proverbs. In the Book of Proverbs, friends are considered valuable. 1. A description of friendship. a. What to do – (17:17) friends love at all times, (18:24) be selective (27:14) right timing b. What to be – (22:11) pure in heart c. Long-term friendship (27:10) your and your… Read More
Galatians
Gambling
Is gambling a sin? What about investing in the stock market? Gambling is a game of chance. It involves a conscious risk in hope of making a profit, as in playing the lottery. Greed is often the motive in gambling and is prohibited in the Ten Commandments (Exo. 20:17). Believers are… Read More
Homosexuality
Question. What does the Bible say about homosexuality? Scripture. Genesis 19:4-9; Deuteronomy 22:5; Romans 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9 and 1 Timothy 1:10 Overview. Homosexuality is forbidden in both the Old and New Testaments. It is an abomination to God. But it is both forgivable and able to be rejected as… Read More
Inductive Bible Study
There are three basic steps in studying the Bible inductively. Your ultimate goal should be to attempt to understand the verses and passages in their context so that you will be able to apply what you learn to everyday life. In other words, knowledge should not be an end in itself. The purpose… Read More
Key Elements of the Christian Life (Romans 5–8)
As a result of justification by faith, believers have been reconciled to God by the death of Christ (5:9-10). Because of Adam’s disobedience, all are sinners and are under condemnation (5:18-19). But by the grace of God, Christ’s death for sin, resulted in our justification (5:18). An awareness of our… Read More