Learn how the gospel of Luke portrays the crucifixion and resurrection. What do these two events mean for humanity? What hope do they provide for Christian believers? Which person in Jesus' final hours are you most like: Peter, John, Judas, the women, Joseph of Arimathea, Pilate, or Herod? This lessons shows us how in some ways we may resemble these individuals in how they related to the death and resurrection of Jesus. This week we explore the cross and the risen savior, without which Christian faith would be in vain.
Topic: Grace
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What is the Kingdom of God? What are it's characteristics? What did Jesus teach about this kingdom. What is required for entry? What are the two phases of this kingdom and when does each begin? Is it possible to experience the kingdom of God today? What great hope are we still looking forward to? We tackle these questions in this week's lesson as we explore the kingdom of grace and the kingdom of glory.
What was the mission of Jesus? How is that mission expressed in His parables? What do we learn in the parables about how God views the lost? How do these stories demonstrate the character and love of God? This week as we study the book of Luke, we explore some of the parables as we look at Luke's understanding of Jesus' mission. We will look at the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, prodigal son, rich man and Lazarus, and the servants entrusted with talents.
This week we discuss Solomon's themes of law as it relates to light and life. How can God's law function as a light in our lives? What does it mean to have the law written on the heart? Does God really want us to tie commandments to our heads, hearts, necks, and hands? How should we interpret these passages of scripture? What does Solomon have to say about resisting temptation? In this study we explore Solomon's advice: including why one must resist the adulterous woman. What important lessons does Solomon focus on here and why are they so crucial?
What is the relationship between faith and works? Should our faith motivate us to do works? Is it possible to have faith and take no action on it? Was there a difference between what Paul said about faith and works in comparison to James? What does it mean to have true faith? This week we continue our study of the book of James looking at faith that works.
James had a lot to say about love and law. He corrects the church, rebuking the partiality and favoritism of the wealthy while many neglected the poor. James discusses how partiality transgresses the law of love. But how? Is there more to the law than we understand at surface value? Does the fairness with which we treat each other impact our keeping of God's Commandments? Can a person keep the Commandments yet not care for the poor? Can one be a Commandment keeper and be wealthy? What does love have to do with God's Law and justice. We explore these topics this week.
How can we be saved? What must I do to be saved? This week we explore salvation focusing on what happens in the life of the sinner that ultimately leads to a salvation experience. Is repentance really necessary? What is the relationship between being saved and having faith? What if I'm not really all that bad? Do I still need saving? How does a person know if they need salvation at all? These questions and others are tackled in this week's lesson.
What did the apostles believe about God's Law. Surely, the people who spent the most time with Jesus would know what Jesus taught and believed about the Law both prior to and after His death and resurrection. What did they teach about God's Law? Did they contradict one another, or did they believe the same thing? This week we take a look at the writings of Paul, Peter, James, John and Jude in an effort to understand what the apostles believed about the relationship between the Law and Salvation. We will compare their teachings with the teachings of many churches today.
What is the relationship between Christ, the law of God, and the covenants? What exactly is a covenant? Are there terms to this agreement? What kind of covenant can we make with God today? Why do some theologians misunderstand the covenant? Do our works have an impact on our covenant relationship with God? We explore these questions this week.
What is the relationship between the Law and the Gospel? Does one invalidate the other? What was the good news that Christ brought to humanity? Were we saved in sin or from sin? Does God still require obedience from His people today? What does it mean to be in covenant relationship with God? What good news is in Christ's message for humanity today? Is there a role the law still plays? What did Paul mean when he said that sin takes advantage of the law? We explore these questions in this week's study.
What is the difference between God's Law and Christ's Law? Does Christ's Law trump the law of God? Are Christians under a completely different set of rules today, rather than God's Ten Commandments? Jesus gave His disciples a "new" commandment; but, was this commandment really new? How does all this tie in to God's covenant relationship with His people? This week we explore the relationship between God's Law and Christ's Law. We will also clear up common misconceptions held by many today in regard to the binding nature of God's Law.
What does the Bible mean when it says that Christ is the "end" of the Law? Is the Law done away with? Is it still binding on Christians today? What was the purpose of Jesus' mission? Is obedience always legalism? Is it possible to keep God's commandments? Can a person earn brownie points with God? This week we explore the relationship between Christ and the Law.