What does the Bible say about God's end time church and the law? How will God's called out people relate to the law? What are the characteristics of God's end time church? How do we know who is part of the remnant? How are conditions from Noah's time similar to our time today? How can we see the truths of law, grace, faith and salvation played out in both eras? These questions and more are answered in this week's study.
Topic: Christian Living
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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.
God chose spiritual leaders from the, seemingly, most unqualified followers. Why? What made them the best choice? How did Jesus go about choosing the apostles who would lead His church? How should we choose spiritual leaders today? How did Jesus prepare His apostles for the challenges ahead, and what might that say about how our spiritual leaders should be prepared? We explore these themes in this week's lesson.
How did Jesus go about making a difference in the lives of ordinary people? What does scripture tell us about how Jesus, Himself, grew up? What message might this hold for Christians today? How can we disciple everyday, ordinary people? We explore these questions in this week's broadcast. Jesus taught that every human being has value in the eyes of God. Do we recognize that as we come in contact with people whom Jesus died for?
John Spellman preaches at the Babylon SDA Church in New York on the three potential disciples of Jesus in Luke 9:57-62. Jesus taught that the road to preaching the Kingdom of God is not an easy road. But, what might His responses to the three men be saying to people of the world today? How might these messages apply to our generation? Is it possible to be dead, while you're living and walking around? Does God have an answer for spiritual death?
John Spellman preaches at the Babylon SDA Church in Babylon, NY. Sermon is based on Haggai 1:1-7. In ancient Judaea, after the 70 promised years of captivity, the people began to return to their homes. They built up their own houses while leaving God's House in ruins. The New Testament describes the body of every Christian believer as the "Temple of God". In many Christian lives today, God's altar is still in ruins because we focus on the temporal to the neglect of the Spiritual.
In this week's study we discuss how reformation brings about healing in broken relationships. How does God want us to approach relationships that have been damaged. How does God, Himself, approach broken relationships. What would it mean for us to forgive others the way God forgives us. Several Bible stories with different kinds of relationships are looked at as we explore this theme. If you've experienced a broken relationship and you want to try God's approach to reconciliation, you may enjoy this Bible study broadcast!
In this week's study we discuss how reformation brings about a change in thinking. God changes our mindsets and turns evil thoughts to pure thoughts. Are you a person who struggles with evil thoughts? How can your mind be renewed? Is there anyway to safeguard our minds? How does one learn to think pure thoughts? Also, the relationship between the body, the mind, and spirituality is discussed. How does treatment of the body impact our relationship with God? How does treatment of the mind impact this relationship?
What is the difference between revival and reformation? Which comes first? Is reformation really necessary at all? Does Jesus do all the work or is there an element of human participation in the process of reform? Does God really want to see change in our actions? How do we cooperate with God? This study will explore the theme of reformation and examine Jesus' disciples before and after reform. What if these men were allowed to stay the same and never went through reform? What kind of leaders would they be? How does reform or lack of reform influence the advancement of God's Kingdom?
What is reformation? What is the difference between reformation and revival? What can we learn from examples of reformation in the Bible? Is it possible to do all the right actions and works, but still need reformation? This study explores God's compassion and forgiveness regardless of our short comings and mistakes. It also explores the essence of the true gospel and the need of reformation in human hearts in contrast to false gospels with prosperity messages often preached today. Jesus reminds us through the Ephesus church message to remember our first love.
What are the major things that cause division in the Church? Did the early Church experience this? How did they preserve unity amid differences and other things that cause division? What is the recipe for unity and why is unity necessary? Should we strive for unity at all costs? The answers to these questions in this week's study may surprise you.
Season 02 Episode 11 of Gems of Truth. Have you ever felt like your church wasn't what you expected it to be? Do you sometimes get caught up in the drama and the politics? Do you ever find yourself wishing that you could just tune everything else out, and focus your attention on Jesus and your relationship with God? This episode focuses on exposing Satan's attempt to sift you right out of God's church. It explores the parable of the wheat and the tares and emphasizes a practical approach to staying focused in God's church.