Be Strong in Christ July 18, 2010 Lesson: Ephesians 6:10–24 Key Verse: Ephesians 6:10 A Introduction Paul is a prisoner of Nero. His Roman prison does not hinder him from encouraging those who are facing persecution and temptation. Nero is setting himself up as both emperor and god. But it is not in ...
Salvation through Christ July 4, 2010 Lesson: 1 Thessalonians 5:8–10, 1 Peter 2:4–10 Key Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:9, 1 Peter 2:9 A Introduction By appointment only! Our salvation rests not in ourselves, but in Christ. He alone is the Author of our salvation. Paul writes to the saints at Thessalonica that “God hath not ...
Worthy of God’s Call July 11, 2010 Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 1:3–12 Key Verse: 2 Thessalonians 1:11 A Introduction We have been taught by our Lord and Savior to pray, saying, “Our Father.” Christ Jesus has not only established a relationship between us and our Father in heaven, He has granted us a fellowship one ...
The Lord is Faithful July 25, 2010 Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 3:1–13 Key Verse: 2 Thessalonians 3:3 A Introduction Christ Jesus has taught us to pray, “Deliver us from evil.” Paul writes to the church at Thessalonica, using the same Greek word for evil: “But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and keep ...
Lesson #34—Adoption, Act of God’s Grace Shorter Catechism Q & A #34 Q. What is Adoption? A. Adoption is an act of God’s free grace, whereby we are received into the number, and have a right to all the privileges of the sons of God. Memorize Q & A—Exposition We are received into ...
Lesson #33—Justification, Act of God’s Grace Shorter Catechism Q & A #33 Q. What is justification? A. Justification is an act of God’s free grace, wherein he pardoneth all our sins, and accepteth us as righteous in his sight, only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us, and received by faith alone....
Lesson #32—Benefits of Those Called Shorter Catechism Q & A #32 Q. What benefits do they that are effectually called partake of in this life? A. They that are effectually called do in this life partake of justification, adoption, and sanctification, and the several benefits which in this life do either accompany or ...
Lesson #31—Persuaded and Enabled Shorter Catechism Q & A #31 Q. What is effectual calling? A. Effectual calling is the work of God’s Spirit, whereby, convincing us of our sin and misery, enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Christ, and renewing our wills, he doth persuade and enable us to embrace Jesus ...
Live to Please God . June 27, 2010 Lesson: 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12 Key Verse: 1 Thessalonians 4:1 . Introduction Growth in Christ is a progress in life whereby we are made more and more like our Lord in righteousness, truth, and practice. Paul testified to the Church: “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless ...
Received with Joy . June 6, 2010 Lesson: 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 Key Verse: I Thessalonians 1:6 . Introduction During his second missionary journey, Paul preached to the people of Thessalonica “that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead” (Acts 17:3). Some came to believe in Christ and had fellowship ...