IBC Richmond

Application Questions: What are the character qualities of true spiritual leaders? Does personal character matter in leadership? If so, how? What are the qualities of a false spiritual leader? How can you spot them in the church? Who protects the church from false spiritual leaders? How is the church protected according to Titus? If you follow a good leader, what avenues for good works will it ope...

Application Questions: What are the character qualities of true spiritual leaders? Does personal character matter in leadership? If so, how? What are the qualities of a false spiritual leader? How can you spot them in the church? Who protects the church from false spiritual leaders? How is the church protected according to Titus? If you follow a good leader, what avenues for good works will it ope...

APPLICATION QUESTIONS What promise has God made according to Titus 1:2? How and when will God fulfill his promise? What good works can be done in application of today’s sermon (Titus 1:1-3)? What is God’s purpose in preaching? Why not simply distribute or read the Bible? How does this passage help you understand the relationship between knowing the truth and living a godly life?

APPLICATION QUESTIONS What promise has God made according to Titus 1:2? How and when will God fulfill his promise? What good works can be done in application of today’s sermon (Titus 1:1-3)? What is God’s purpose in preaching? Why not simply distribute or read the Bible? How does this passage help you understand the relationship between knowing the truth and living a godly life?

APPLICATION QUESTIONS: If someone who does not know you watched your life for a week, would they say, "Wow, that person is eager to do what is good"? What is the main responsibility of an elder in the local church? Why must an elder be blameless? What does it mean to be blameless? Define good works according to Titus. What good work has God called you to do?

APPLICATION QUESTIONS: If someone who does not know you watched your life for a week, would they say, "Wow, that person is eager to do what is good"? What is the main responsibility of an elder in the local church? Why must an elder be blameless? What does it mean to be blameless? Define good works according to Titus. What good work has God called you to do?

Why does The Apostles’ Creed end with “amen”? When do you say “amen”? What does it mean? Overall, what is your biggest takeaway from learning The Apostles’ Creed? What is the value of a theological statement like a Creed in the life of a local church?

Why does The Apostles’ Creed end with “amen”? When do you say “amen”? What does it mean? Overall, what is your biggest takeaway from learning The Apostles’ Creed? What is the value of a theological statement like a Creed in the life of a local church?

What is eternal life? Exactly, what is Jesus offering and promising to those who believe? What is good about eternal life? What is a Christian looking forward to after death? Is there a difference between eternal and everlasting life? Does everyone desire to live forever? What would cause a person to hate life and reject eternal life?

What is eternal life? Exactly, what is Jesus offering and promising to those who believe? What is good about eternal life? What is a Christian looking forward to after death? Is there a difference between eternal and everlasting life? Does everyone desire to live forever? What would cause a person to hate life and reject eternal life?

Why do we naturally care for the dead—both the body and the burial? How confident are you that the resurrection will be real? What is similar between Jesus’ resurrection and the believer’s resurrection? Any differences? How does believing in the resurrection shape the way you live and anticipate dying?

Why do we naturally care for the dead—both the body and the burial? How confident are you that the resurrection will be real? What is similar between Jesus’ resurrection and the believer’s resurrection? Any differences? How does believing in the resurrection shape the way you live and anticipate dying?

What is forgiveness? What does it mean to be forgiven on a personal level? How does your view of forgiveness reflect your relationship toward God and attitude toward others? What role does forgiveness play in marking those who belong to the church? Is the Christian Gospel of forgiveness the answer for the culture’s desire for justice?

What is forgiveness? What does it mean to be forgiven on a personal level? How does your view of forgiveness reflect your relationship toward God and attitude toward others? What role does forgiveness play in marking those who belong to the church? Is the Christian Gospel of forgiveness the answer for the culture’s desire for justice?

When did the church begin in the Bible? How does the beginning of the church define the church? Is church membership necessary? What seems to be required for membership in Acts 2:41-47? How could you (we) be more connected and involved in church life? What changes will you make post COVID-19? Who is a saint? Why does The Apostles’ Creed define them as saints?

When did the church begin in the Bible? How does the beginning of the church define the church? Is church membership necessary? What seems to be required for membership in Acts 2:41-47? How could you (we) be more connected and involved in church life? What changes will you make post COVID-19? Who is a saint? Why does The Apostles’ Creed define them as saints?

What does “catholic” mean in The Apostles’ Creed, “the holy catholic Church? Is this Roman Catholicism? How does the universal church differ from the local church? Is the Holy Spirit’s ministry different in NT believes compared with OT saints? Are you part of the church? Should you join a local church? How can you serve the Lord in your church?

What does “catholic” mean in The Apostles’ Creed, “the holy catholic Church? Is this Roman Catholicism? How does the universal church differ from the local church? Is the Holy Spirit’s ministry different in NT believes compared with OT saints? Are you part of the church? Should you join a local church? How can you serve the Lord in your church?

CREDO: I Believe I Believe in the Holy Spirit (John 16:5-15) Pastor Michael Wilburn

CREDO: I Believe I Believe in the Holy Spirit (John 16:5-15) Pastor Michael Wilburn

What is Jesus presently doing in heaven? Why is Jesus seated at the right hand of God and not on the throne of his kingdom? What does his position at the right hand of God signify? What will be the purpose of Jesus’ Second Coming? Do you hope in Christ’s return? How has your expectations of Christ’s return changed with age, experience, and history?

What is Jesus presently doing in heaven? Why is Jesus seated at the right hand of God and not on the throne of his kingdom? What does his position at the right hand of God signify? What will be the purpose of Jesus’ Second Coming? Do you hope in Christ’s return? How has your expectations of Christ’s return changed with age, experience, and history?

Would others describe your faith as sincere? What are you doing to promote your faith in the next generations? What steps have you taken to be controlled by the Holy Spirit? When it comes to sharing the Gospel, would you describe yourself as timid or confident? Have you ever been in a setting where you were ashamed to be a Christian? How does God’s grace and purpose help you to be bold in your fai...

Would others describe your faith as sincere? What are you doing to promote your faith in the next generations? What steps have you taken to be controlled by the Holy Spirit? When it comes to sharing the Gospel, would you describe yourself as timid or confident? Have you ever been in a setting where you were ashamed to be a Christian? How does God’s grace and purpose help you to be bold in your fai...

Application Questions: The Gospel writers gave specific, detailed accounts of Jesus’ resurrection. What parts of the story give you confidence that the resurrection story is true? What hope does the resurrection of Jesus give to a believer who is afraid to die? What is your favorite song about Jesus’ resurrection? How does singing doctrine bless the soul and the church? When you need to hear or sp...