Fundamentals
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From Death to Life
During this time of year, it’s common for congregations to talk about the resurrection and the meaning it has for us. This topic is central to our Christian theology. Romans 4:17 calls this power of resurrection as unique to deity, and, if we say we believe in the message and life of Christ, then we Continue reading
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The Gospel in Five “Seconds”
In this lesson, we are going to look at five seconds that are part of the gospel message – the second covenant, the second, birth, the second coming, the second death, and a second chance. Five Seconds The Second Covenant In II Corinthians 6:15-16, the question is asked what God has in common with idol, Continue reading
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Finding Our Spiritual Way
When we are lost, we need a way to find our bearings, and this often comes from simply asking for directions. Combine this with technologies that allow us to map out trips or even tell us directions while we are driving (MapQuest, OnStar, a compass), and we are likely to find our way. Even with Continue reading
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Fitting In
Over the last couple of morning lessons, we’ve been considering our way as a congregation. We’ve looked at the Jerusalem church, the obstacles they faced, and the unity of spirit that existed there despite these challenges and differences. Acts 4 says they were of one mind and soul. Also, we looked at our purpose of Continue reading
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Words to Live By
In this lesson, we’re going to look at four “lines to live by” that are trusted by the world but will not produce eternal life. (This, of course, is inspired by Reader’s Digest old Lines to Live By feature.) We are bombarded with messages, ideas, and values that are not consistent with God’s words, but Continue reading
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The Role of Grace
Beginning in Psalm 51:11, David asks that God not withdraw His presence, and he offers praises to God based on the salvation He provides. He will sing and tell others of God. Hezekiah says much the same thing in Isaiah 38. These two stand as examples of God’s grace to us. Amazing Grace Grace is Continue reading
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Scripture & the Christmas Story
It is the time of year when we start to see things like “Happy Birthday Jesus” on church signs and bulletins. We’ve discussed before the importance of making sure we do things God’s way rather than man’s way, and, even among the secular world, many do understand that what is typically portrayed as the “Christmas Continue reading
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Paul, Sin, and the Cross
We are continuing our look at Paul’s view of the cross. In the last lesson, we looked at the problem of sin in our lives and how all have sinned and have been separated from our God. In this lesson, we are going to look at how the cross intercedes in context of this problem. Continue reading
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Paul and the Problem of Sin
Over the next three Sunday evening lessons, we are going to focus on the subject of the cross in Paul’s writings. In this specific lesson, we’re going to look at the cross and man’s plight as sinful individuals separated from God. All Have Sinned In Romans 3:23, we simply read that all have sinned. Up Continue reading
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Christ’s Identity
In this lesson, we are going to look at the identity of Jesus – not His historical existence but rather His role in our faith. Different world religions will say Jesus was a good man, possibly a prophet of God, definitely a martyr. Even within self-designated Christian groups, many will question Jesus’ deity and identify Continue reading
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