We are living in the last age before Christ returns. LIVING IN DANGEROUS TIMES A. Time of Extreme Sinfulness 2Ti 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. …….In the last days, in which most believe we are living now, Paul said would be dangerously difficult....
The Scriptures command that we be faithful to Christ. At the time the apostle Paul wrote this letter to Timothy, Christians were being persecuted by the Roman Emperor Nero. Paul was in prison at Rome, awaiting his death for the sake of the gospel, and Timothy was at Ephesus, facing...
All Christians are called by God to Christlike, Spirit-empowered ministry. Anointed by God with the Holy Spirit, Jesus went about doing good (Acts 10:38). Christian ministry is not simply doing good. Any person saved or not can show actions of kindness by helping others. But, if we want to change...
The Bible is our guide for all aspects of Christian living. The most important advice we could ever take is that instruction of the Bible. While it is always helpful to listen to an elder saint and hear all the testimonies of life, it will never change the heart like...
The Holy Spirit has a purpose and we are included. With the shape of the world we live in today the Spirit of God has to be our guide, there is no other option. It is the will of God for His children to be filled with the Spirit, and...
The Christian home should be a refuge of peace and unity. This lesson is about twin sons who were born to Isaac and Rebekah, Esau being the firstborn and Jacob being the younger. However, God chose Jacob to be the one who would pass on the spiritual heritage of Abraham...
Christ’s followers are to be peacemakers This lesson is about Isaac. Of the three patriarchs, Isaac was the least adventurous, led the most peaceful life, and lived the longest (180 years). At first glance the accomplishments of Isaac do not look impressive when compared to those of Abraham and Jacob....
Generosity is an essential characteristic of godly living. GOLDEN TEXT: Gal 3:9 So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. This lesson is based on two episodes in Abrahams life that demonstrated his Godly generosity and moral strength. Both episodes were in relation to Abraham’s nephew Lot....
The ministry of reconciliation is the Christian work of peacemaking. This lesson is based on a short, personal letter the apostle Paul wrote to a fellow Christian named Philemon. This letter was not written for doctrinal instruction, and it did not deal with problems in the churches. It was, instead,...
It is of upmost importance that we be established in Christ. GOLDEN TEXT: Colossians 2:6,7 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: rooted and built up in him The only way God will change who we are, is if we come as we...
