How has the theme of free choice been a factor throughout the books of the Bible? Why did God create free moral agents? In what way is the test of Adam an Eve similar to the challenges we face today? What does God require of us in the Covenant obligations? How does choice play a role in the covenant relationship?
This week we discuss the last book of the Old testament. Several questions are addressed. Does God love on person and hate another? Was Esau destined for failure? Is it really possible for a person to rob God? Should we give God the best or worst of what we have? This study also discusses God's love and His faithful relationship with His people.
What can we learn from Jesus, Paul, and James about ministry in the new testament church? How is the church to consider the needs of the less fortunate? Should we be partial to those who are rich? What does equality look like? What can we learn from the common wealth established by the early Christians?
Season 02 Episode 14 of Gems of Truth. Is one race superior to another? Did God create a racial hierarchy when he created man? Why does so much prejudice exist on this planet? Why does it sometimes carry over in the church? In this episode, the origin of man is traced to debunk the idea of racism and prejudice, showing that from a Biblical standpoint: all humanity is related to two common ancestors. Not of another species, as evolution would suggest, but two human families. If the human race is family, what does this mean about how we should treat each other?
The Bible teaches about a day lost in history. A day God designed for us to remember. This week's lesson uncovers the mystery of this forgotten and lost day.
Quitters never win! If God will not cast us out or forsake us, why give up before He does? If, as long as we are sincere, he will keep taking us back, why shouldn’t we keep coming!? Through these 9 steps of progression the Holy Spirit works on in us, we complete the process of salvation (it only begins at Baptism) and we’re reconciled to God!
Like the great multitude of old, we can rejoice that our promised King came. He lived and died; but that’s just the beginning. The grave couldn’t hold Him. He will come again: and this time, we will never part! Are you ready for His return? Do not let the event pass you by. Contrary to popular belief, you will not have a second chance if you are left behind. The King is here. He’s even at the door.
An interesting translation of Saturday in other languages… What’s really interesting is that “Saturday” by that name, came about from Pagan Rome. It means Saturn’s Day. It replaced the word original name (Sabbath) of the Seventh day but yet we can still see where that name remains.